Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri LankaContinue Reading
Video of Israeli tourist pushing Sri Lankan guide off boat goes viral
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial A video showing an Israeli tourist pushing a Sri Lankan tour guide off a boat and intoContinue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrives at CCIB to give statement over Sugeeshwara Bandara case
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa arrived at the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) today (09) to provide aContinue Reading
Government to amend Organised Crimes Bill, AG informs Supreme Court
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Attorney General informed the Supreme Court today (09) that the Government intends to introduce amendments toContinue Reading
Development Officers launch islandwide sick leave campaign today
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial Development Officers across Sri Lanka have launched an islandwide sick leave campaign today (09) over several demands,Continue Reading
A jumbo greeting : Elephants appear to wave at onlookers before crossing road (Video)
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial A wild tusker and an elephant were captured on camera appearing to greet onlookers while crossing theContinue Reading
Special dengue prevention programme begins today in 74 MOH divisions
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial A special National Dengue Prevention Week commences today (09), covering 74 Medical Officer of Health (MOH) divisionsContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines records Rs. 35.6bn pre-tax loss in Q1 of 2026/27
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial SriLankan Airlines has recorded a loss before tax of Rs. 35.6 billion during the first three monthsContinue Reading
Nvidia launches investigation into Jensen Huang’s affair with ‘Chinese spy’
2026-11-09
Tech giant Nvidia is investigating reports that chief executive Jensen Huang was targeted by a foreign intelligence effort. Writing toContinue Reading
CBK funds construction of house for needy family in Thambuttegama
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga has undertaken the construction of a house for a family in needContinue Reading
Police Sergeant remanded over drunk driving accident in Badulla
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial A Police Sergeant attached to the Hali-Ela Police Station has been remanded until November 13 after allegedlyContinue Reading
Construction of Jaffna international cricket stadium to begin within weeks
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage says construction of the proposed international cricket stadium in Mandaitivu, Jaffna,Continue Reading
Heavy rain above 100mm forecast for several provinces
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Department of Meteorology has warned of heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm in several parts of Sri LankaContinue Reading
Singapore opens 8 new job categories for foreign workers, including Sri Lankans
2026-11-08
Singapore has expanded its Work Permit scheme to allow employers to recruit foreign workers, including Sri Lankans, for eight additionalContinue Reading
Close call for Agbo: Trap gun found near elephant’s location
2026-11-08
Wildlife officers have discovered and disabled an illegally installed trap gun near a maize cultivation in Anuradhapura, close to whereContinue Reading
SLPP writes to Sajith seeking intervention over concerns involving monks and judges
2026-11-08
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has written to Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, requesting his intervention to secure two parliamentaryContinue Reading
60 locations identified with drainage obstructions in Colombo following floods
2026-11-08
Authorities have identified 60 locations across five electoral divisions in Colombo where blocked drains and waterways are obstructing the flowContinue Reading
Low-pressure area may develop over Bay of Bengal around November 13
2026-11-08
A disturbed weather system is likely to develop over the southeast Bay of Bengal and adjoining Andaman Sea around NovemberContinue Reading