Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-12-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16 Dec),Continue Reading
MSF delivers 1,000 winterized tents to support flood‑displaced families in Sri Lanka
2025-12-16
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has delivered 1,000 winterized family tents and 1,500 heavy-duty plastic sheets to Sri Lanka’s Continue Reading
Former UNP Legal Secretary Daya Pelpola dies at 85
2025-12-16
President’s Counsel Daya Pelpola, a distinguished lawyer, politician and diplomat, has passed away at the age of 85. Pelpola servedContinue Reading
Corruption Case : Former Minister C.B. Ratnayake released on bail
2025-12-16
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (16) released on bail former Minister C.B. Ratnayake in connection with a corruptionContinue Reading
Japanese medical team leaves Sri Lanka after humanitarian mission
2025-12-16
A 31-member Japanese medical team departed Sri Lanka on Monday night after completing a humanitarian mission to provide emergency healthContinue Reading
Australian Prime Minister visits Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed in Sydney hospital
2025-12-16
The man who tackled one of the Bondi shooters has spoken from hospital as he recovers from his injuries andContinue Reading
Heavy machinery clears obstruction near Peradeniya Yaka Bridge
2025-12-16
A major operation was launched on Monday (15 Dec) at the Peradeniya Yaka Bridge to remove a large obstruction inContinue Reading
Schools instructed to cancel third-term exams for Grades 6–10
2025-12-16
The Ministry of Education has announced that term examinations will not be held for Grades 6 to 10 during theContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah : Badulla–Haputale railway line restored in 18 days
2025-12-16
Deputy Minister of Tourism, Ruwan Ranasinghe, has announced that the Badulla-Haputale train service, which was affected due to Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading
Govt grants special leave for public officials affected by disaster
2025-12-16
The government has decided to grant special leave to public officials who were unable to report for duty due toContinue Reading
Rain expected in some Provinces today
2025-12-16
The prevailing showery conditions over the Northern and Eastern provinces are expected to continue during the next few days, dueContinue Reading
42-year-old wife arrested over husband’s death
2025-12-16
A 46-year-old man was killed following a domestic dispute in the Vahaneri area of the Valaichchenai police division on MondayContinue Reading
Police arrest wanted man over Rs. 1.5m telephone cable theft
2025-12-16
A wanted suspect linked to multiple criminal cases was arrested in Seeduwa on Monday by officers of the Negombo DivisionalContinue Reading
Six suspects arrested over Rs. 57m Prado jeep theft
2025-12-16
Sri Lankan police have arrested six suspects in connection with a nighttime housebreaking in Galnewa that led to the theftContinue Reading
Former Sri Lanka leg-spinner and ex-SLC chairman D.S. de Silva passes away at 83
2025-12-15
Former Sri Lankan leg-spinner D.S. de Silva, who played in the country’s inaugural Test match in 1982 and later servedContinue Reading
IPL 2026 Auction: All you need to know : Date, Time, Budget & TV
2025-12-15
The IPL 2026 auction will be held at the Etihad Arena in Abu Dhabi on Tuesday, ahead of the upcomingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka forecasts increased rainfall, strong winds for Dec. 16
2025-12-15
Sri Lanka is expected to see increased rainfall from Tuesday as an easterly wave strengthens showery conditions across much ofContinue Reading
World Bank Statement on Sri Lanka Following Cyclone Ditwah
2025-12-15
The World Bank Group is deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Our thoughts areContinue Reading
