Sri Lanka Army releases 6.97 acres of land in Keppapilavu for public use
2026-10-22
Approximately 6.97 acres of land previously used by security forces in Keppapilavu, Mullaitivu District, have been released for public use,Continue Reading
Is your hotel booking safe? EU launches investigation into Booking.com
2026-10-22
The European Commission has launched a formal investigation into online travel platform Booking.com over concerns that it may not beContinue Reading
EU deforestation rules: Sri Lanka focuses on safeguarding rubber exports
2026-10-22
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) have held discussions on strengthening the country’s preparedness to comply with the EuropeanContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-10-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22), comparedContinue Reading
Flying to the UAE? These common medicines could land you in trouble
2026-10-22
The UAE will ban the veterinary use of ciprofloxacin, a widely prescribed antibiotic for pets and farm animals, from NovemberContinue Reading
One killed, eight injured in attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd airport
2026-10-22
One person has been killed and eight injured in an attack on Saudi Arabia’s King Fahd International Airport in theContinue Reading
Flood risk in 09 areas as Deduru Oya Reservoir opens spill gates
2026-10-22
Eight spill gates of the Deduru Oya Reservoir have been opened, releasing water into the Deduru Oya at a rateContinue Reading
Two arrested for impersonating Police officers and robbing people
2026-10-22
Two suspects have been arrested for allegedly impersonating police officers and robbing individuals travelling on roads by stopping, checking andContinue Reading
US orders diplomats to depart Saudi Arabia amid Houthi strikes
2026-10-22
The US State Department has ordered some diplomats and family members to depart from its missions in Saudi Arabia andContinue Reading
Suspect wanted over Habaraduwa double murder arrested
2026-10-22
A 34-year-old suspect wanted in connection with several crimes and suspected of involvement in the murder of two women inContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Veteran Actor Rahal Bulathsinhala dies at 73
2026-10-22
Veteran Sri Lankan actor Rahal Bulathsinhala, known for his contributions to the teledrama and film industries, has passed away atContinue Reading
Easter Attacks: CID probes claims by three convicts that those responsible remain at large
2026-10-22
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into statements made by three individuals convicted by a three-judge HighContinue Reading
Websites around the world taken down to protect systems – as critical software update issued
2026-10-22
Government and business websites around the world were taken down in a bid to protect organisations after a critical softwareContinue Reading
Low-pressure area : Above 100 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka
2026-10-22
The low level atmospheric disturbance near Sri Lanka has developed into a low-pressure area, according to the Department of Meteorology. Continue Reading
Borella road reopened after 50-year-old drainage pipeline repaired within 24 hours: CMC
2026-10-21
Colombo Mayor Vraie Cally Balthazaar says repairs to a major drainage pipeline on Dudley Senanayake Mawatha in Borella have beenContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines eyes Perth, China and Africa routes to boost tourism
2026-10-21
SriLankan Airlines is exploring opportunities to expand its network to Perth, China and Africa, with CEO Vipu Misra saying theContinue Reading
Deputy Finance Minister assures parliament “there is no gas shortage”
2026-10-21
Addressing the Parliament on Wednesday (Oct.21) Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha Fernando assured the public thatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s NCPI inflation holds steady at 8.1% in September 2026
2026-10-21
National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) headline inflation stood at 8.1% year on year in September 2026, remaining unchanged from AugustContinue Reading