Dollar rate today : Rupee depreciates slightly against the dollar
2026-02-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 09),Continue Reading
Minister seeks Rs. 1 bn each from Wimal Weerawansa & TV channel over alleged defamation
2026-02-09
Sri Lanka’s Health and Mass Media Minister Dr Nalinda Jayatissa has instructed his lawyers to issue letters of demand seekingContinue Reading
Trinco Buddha statue incident : Kassapa Thera further remanded
2026-02-09
Four Buddhist monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, and five others have been further remanded until 11 February in connectionContinue Reading
“It’s not in my control” 7 questions to Kamindu Mendis
2026-02-09
Kamindu Mendis | ICC MT20WC | Sri Lanka post-match press conference | 8 February ’26 | ICC [Reporter] Kamindu, weContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to maintain Iran trade ties despite US sanctions : Report
2026-02-09
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath engaged in a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi last week, withContinue Reading
South Korean official expelled over remarks on ‘importing’ Sri Lankan women
2026-02-09
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) decided Monday to kick out the head of Jindo County over his controversial commentsContinue Reading
13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawa
2026-02-09
A 13-year-old child has been reported dead after being knocked down by a lorry in the Udawalawa area on Sunday.Continue Reading
Japan’s PM Takaichi secures historic supermajority in landslide election victory
2026-02-09
Japan’s conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to a landslide victory in a snap election on Sunday, marking a historicContinue Reading
‘Foreigners Only’ policy at Tangalle restaurant sparks outrage
2026-02-09
A beachside restaurant in Tangalle has been called out for refusing to serve locals, with the cashier stating that theyContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain for 4 districts after 2 pm
2026-02-09
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 09 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 February 2026 Showers or thundershowers may occur atContinue Reading
Sri Lankan influencer arrested in Canada for creepy public filming of women
2026-02-09
Toronto police have arrested a Sri Lankan influencer, charging him with four counts of criminal harassment following a seriesContinue Reading
Three killed in car–motorcycle collision in Ruwanwella
2026-02-08
Three persons were killed following a collision between a car and a motorcycle in the Ruwanwella Police Division. The accidentContinue Reading
ICC, SLC and Dialog unite millions of cricket fans in Sri Lanka
2026-02-08
International Cricket Council (ICC), Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) and Dialog Axiata PLC (Dialog), the ICC’s Media Rights partner in SriContinue Reading
Govt to introduce life insurance scheme for cooperative customers
2026-02-08
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development, Wasantha Samarasinghe, stated that a life insurance cover of Rs. 300,000Continue Reading
CIABOC to probe complaint against Speaker
2026-02-08
Sri Lanka’s anti-graft commission has decided to initiate an investigation into a complaint filed by Parliament’s suspended Deputy Secretary GeneralContinue Reading
ICC T20 World Cup Aired with Sinhala Commentary
2026-02-08
Dialog Television and ThePapare have made broadcast history by introducing the first-ever Sinhala live commentary for an ICC Men’s T20Continue Reading
DMT issues update on clearing backlogged vehicle number plates
2026-02-08
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced plans to start vehicle number plate printing within the next three months.Continue Reading
Second Shooting Attempt on Kalutara SJB Candidate Fails
2026-02-08
A shooting targeting a candidate contesting the Kalutara Municipal Council election from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has failed forContinue Reading