Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-01-27
The Department of Meteorology says afternoon showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, after 02.00 pm. AContinue Reading
Rs. 4.1 million bribes collected in a single week at RMV branch : CIABOC DG
2026-01-27
Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Ranga Dissanayake, warned that bribery remains deeplyContinue Reading
Pakistan delays decision on T20 World Cup participation
2026-01-26
Pakistan has deferred a decision on whether to participate in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, with a finalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Export Performance Exceeded US$ 17.2 Billion in 2025
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth momentum in 2025, recording a notable y-o-y growth of 5.6 %. BasedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records 1,375 road accidents in first 25 days of 2026
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka recorded 1,375 road accidents in the first 25 days of 2026, with 147 fatal crashes claiming the livesContinue Reading
New coastal promenade project considered for Matara
2026-01-26
Plans to develop a coastal promenade with viewing points from the Matara Rest House area to the Nilwala River estuaryContinue Reading
Sri Lanka positioned as South Asia gateway in CNA interview by WP Governor
2026-01-26
The Governor of the Western Province and Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof, went live today on ChannelContinue Reading
Asian Airports tighten screening after Nipah virus cases reported in India
2026-01-26
Airports across parts of Asia have tightened health surveillance and travel screening after a cluster of Nipah virus cases wasContinue Reading
New simulator training facility in Ratmalana for train drivers
2026-01-26
The Department of Railways has commenced simulator-based training for newly appointed train drivers, using a new facility established at theContinue Reading
No criticism in Bengaluru: Asalanka responds to Brook’s ‘worst pitch’ remarks
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said he held a different view to England captain Harry Brook over criticism of theContinue Reading
173 still missing after Cyclone Ditwah : DMC
2026-01-26
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 173 people remain missing in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with theContinue Reading
16 banks to provide low-interest loans for Cyclone Ditwah-affected SMEs
2026-01-26
A programme was held at Parliament to brief Members of Parliament on government assistance available for micro, smallContinue Reading
President to launch national program to restore disaster-hit religious sites
2026-01-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate a national program, tomorrow (27), aimed at restoring religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Seat Belt Violations : No More Grace Periods
2026-01-26
The National Council for Road Safety announced Monday that police have begun imposing fines for seat belt violations nationwide, markingContinue Reading
India Marks 77th Republic Day with Celebrations in Sri Lanka
2026-01-26
The High Commission of India in Colombo celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, marking the anniversary ofContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2026-01-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Jan 26), compared to Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Gold price in Sri Lanka increases
2026-01-26
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased in line with a surge in global gold prices, traders said. According toContinue Reading
6 Police officers accused of assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
2026-01-26
Six police officers accused of assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026, followingContinue Reading