Krrish deal : HC to recall Namal’s case on May 29
2026-04-23
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the transaction withContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Selling rate increases to Rs. 321
2026-04-23
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s per capita GDP surpasses USD 5,000 for first time in 2025
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka’s economy recorded strong growth in 2025, with GDP per capita rising to USD 5,003 compared to USD 4,546Continue Reading
Nuwan Thushara withdraws petition over NOC for IPL participation
2026-04-23
Cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his petition filed before the Colombo District Court seeking an interim order compelling Sri LankaContinue Reading
Minister Handunneththi discusses trade, investment and industrial cooperation in Vienna talks
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, held talks with Michael Otter, Director General of the AustrianContinue Reading
DMT plans personalised number plates; 1,185 opt for Rs. 1 million special plates since 2023
2026-04-23
The Motor Traffic Department is working on a new system to introduce personalized vehicle number plates bearing personalized names, theContinue Reading
Police warn against false claims on recruitment age limits
2026-04-23
Sri Lanka Police have cautioned the public against false information circulating on social media regarding the age limits for recruitmentContinue Reading
Pilots taking photos led to South Korea fighter jet collision, report finds
2026-04-23
A mid-air collision between two South Korean fighter jets in 2021 was caused by pilots taking photos and videos duringContinue Reading
Mobile phones to be banned in schools in England under new plans
2026-04-23
A ban on mobile phones in schools in England is to be introduced by the government to ensure that “criticalContinue Reading
University of Hull to lead Colombo wetlands project
2026-04-23
The University of Hull’s internationally recognised expertise in flood resilience and water management is extending its reach into South Asia,Continue Reading
Iran FM condemns IRIS Dena attack in call with Sri Lanka FM: Iran Embassy
2026-04-23
The Foreign Ministers of Iran and Sri Lanka held a telephone conversation on Wednesday (22), amid heightened tensions following theContinue Reading
Additional Solicitor General alleges intimidation, plot to plant weapons on Easter attack witnesses
2026-04-23
Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peiris on Wednesday told the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations into the 2019 Easter SundayContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu polls 2026: Over 5.7 crore voters to decide triangular contest
2026-04-23
Voters in Tamil Nadu will take part in an unprecedented triangular contest on Thursday, 23 April, in the 2026 AssemblyContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-04-23
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (23), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
What happened to $2.5 million of Sri Lankan peoples’ money?
2026-04-23
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised serious concerns over the alleged disappearance of USD 2.5 million in public funds,Continue Reading
Selfie frenzy disrupts Walk for Peace, Aloka dog falls ill
2026-04-23
A senior police officer has appealed to the public to avoid obstructing the Walk for Peace, refrain from crowdingContinue Reading
Treasury cyber theft probe underway after email system breach: deputy minister
2026-04-23
Deputy Minister of Finance Dr Anil Jayantha says complaints have been filed with law enforcement agencies following a cyber theftContinue Reading
Police donate Rs. 9.6 million from one-day salaries to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
2026-04-22
Police officers have donated Rs. 9,687,462 from one day’s salary to the ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ Fund, set up to supportContinue Reading