Dollar rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 339
2026-06-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), comparedContinue Reading
High Court upholds 9-month jail term for Gnanasara Thera
2026-06-23
The Colombo High Court today upheld the nine‑month prison sentence imposed by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Bodu Bala SenaContinue Reading
Taxing resident and non-resident digital service providers: Harsha raises concerns on disparity
2026-06-23
Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman MP Harsha de Silva today called on the government to clarify tax neutrality betweenContinue Reading
Three suspects break into rural bank and flee with gold jewellery
2026-06-23
A rural bank in the Koralaima area in the Moragahahena Police Division was robbed early this morning when three suspectsContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup : Norwegian fans bring Viking rowing chant to Times Square (Video)
2026-06-23
Norway fans took over Times Square in New York City on Sunday with their “Viking Row” chant ahead of theirContinue Reading
Larry the Cat set to welcome seventh UK Prime Minister
2026-06-23
After announcing his resignation as British Prime Minister, Keir Starmer will soon leave 10 Downing Street. But while political leadersContinue Reading
Narrow escape : Wild elephant chases foreigners near Sigiriya entrance (Video)
2026-06-23
A group of foreigners escaped unhurt after a wild elephant encounter near the entry point of the Sigiriya rock fortress. Continue Reading
Guinness World Records recognises Messi after four more World Cup milestones
2026-06-23
Argentina captain Lionel Messi has added four more Guinness World Records to his name following his latest appearance at theContinue Reading
Showers expected in several districts of Sri Lanka today
2026-06-23
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, KandyContinue Reading
Delft Island to receive solar-powered electricity under hybrid energy project
2026-06-22
A hybrid renewable energy project is being implemented to provide electricity to Delft Island and two other northern islands usingContinue Reading
Lanka Spa Association complains to HRCSL over identity exposure in Thalawathugoda raids
2026-06-22
A group consisting of lawyers and representatives from the Lanka Spa Association has lodged a complaint with the Human RightsContinue Reading
JICA grants additional ¥400 million for Sri Lanka’s Digital TV project
2026-06-22
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) will provide an additional grant of ¥400 million to support Sri Lanka’s Digital Television (DigitalContinue Reading
Harsha seeks probe into ‘unnecessary’ high-cost fuel imports in April
2026-06-22
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP, Harsha de Silva has questioned the government’s justification for maintaining current fuel prices despite aContinue Reading
BREAKING: US Lifts Iranian Oil Sanctions — For Now
2026-06-22
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil exports following what officials described as productive discussions between WashingtonContinue Reading
US$1.35 million crane systems imported for Ratmalana railway workshop
2026-06-22
Sri Lanka Railways has imported five crane systems from Finland for the new railway workshop under construction at Ratmalana asContinue Reading
Govt to introduce uniform preschool education system from 2027
2026-06-22
The initiatives to introduce a uniform preschool education system across all nine provinces from 2027 are underway, Minister of WomenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka invites Athletes of Sri Lankan Origin Worldwide to Represent Nation
2026-06-22
The Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports has extended an open invitation to athletes of Sri Lankan origin living overseasContinue Reading
Home Lands expands Port City footprint with Second 3-Acre Acquisition
2026-06-22
Market leader, Home Lands Group has marked another significant milestone with the acquisition of its 2nd land parcel within PortContinue Reading