CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-10-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23), compared to Thursday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
High population density contributing to TB spread in Colombo: Health Minister
2026-10-23
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says the high population density in Colombo has been a major contributing factor to theContinue Reading
LankaQR users eligible for Rs. 51 Mn Lucky Draw starting October 27
2026-10-23
The national QR payment adoption programme will launch its ‘Lucky Draw’ on October 27, offering a total of Rs. 51Continue Reading
France confirms first human infection of Shamonda livestock virus
2026-10-23
French health officials on Thursday confirmed that they had detected the Shamonda virus in a human — who died earlyContinue Reading
NPP Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman granted bail over alleged detention of mother and son
2026-10-23
The Matara Magistrate’s Court has ordered the release on bail of the Chairman of the National People’s Power (NPP)-controlled KirindaContinue Reading
New guidelines introduced to manage water and electricity use in state hospitals
2026-10-23
The Ministry of Health has introduced a new set of guidelines aimed at ensuring the efficient use of water andContinue Reading
Parliamentary Committee approves Rabies Eradication and Dog Registration Bill
2026-10-23
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection has approved the Rabies Eradication and Dog Registration Bill, subjectContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks return of six more artefacts from Netherlands
2026-10-23
Sri Lanka has requested the return of six more historical artefacts from the Netherlands under the second phase of theContinue Reading
Shiranthi Rajapaksa’s first heart surgery successful: Spokesman
2026-10-23
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has successfully undergone her first heart surgery, a Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) spokesman said.Continue Reading
Phosphate bribery case: MP Chamara Sampath further remanded
2026-10-23
Badulla District MP and former Minister Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been further remanded until November 06 in connection with anContinue Reading
No bail again for Namal Rajapaksa
2026-10-23
No bail for Namal Rajapaksa: The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has rejected bail requests by MP Namal Rajapaksa and formerContinue Reading
Police reject claims of questioning over ‘Was Kavi’, launch investigation
2026-10-23
Sri Lanka Police have denied claims that a youth was questioned by Dematagoda Police over traditional Sinhala curse verses (wasContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Rupee continues to depreciate against USD
2026-10-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), comparedContinue Reading
Tissa Kuttiarachchi appears before CID over ongoing investigation
2026-10-23
Former Member of Parliament Tissa Kuttiarachchi has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today (23) to provide a statementContinue Reading
“Be part of Sri Lanka’s growth”: Chathuranga invites global investors at NDTV summit
2026-10-23
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has invited global investors to become partners in Sri Lanka’s nextContinue Reading
Proposal to investigate Tusker Kawanthissa’s death handed over to Speaker
2026-10-23
The Opposition has submitted a proposal to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne requesting the appointment of a Special Parliamentary Select Committee toContinue Reading
WMO forecasts stronger El Niño conditions from November 2026 to January 2027
2026-10-23
The World Meteorological Organization (WMO) has forecast a further intensification of El Niño conditions between November 2026 and January 2027,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka records decline in shootings in 2026: Public Security Minister
2026-10-23
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says shooting incidents linked to organized crime have declined to 18 so far inContinue Reading