CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops below Rs. 337
2026-08-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Monday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
BASL files petition challenging 22nd Amendment Bill before Supreme Court
2026-08-18
The first petition challenging the constitutionality of the 22nd Amendment Bill to the Constitution, which was tabled in Parliament todayContinue Reading
Namal questions minister’s prediction of court verdict
2026-08-18
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has questioned how a government minister could predict that he would beContinue Reading
El Niño: Govt plans water distribution in several districts as dry weather persists
2026-08-18
The government is to launch a special programme to provide drinking water to people in districts affected by the currentContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders Imran Khan transferred to hospital
2026-08-18
Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered authorities to transfer jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa InternationalContinue Reading
Sri Lankan exporters urged to prepare for new EU packaging rules
2026-08-18
Sri Lankan exporters have been urged to prepare for new European Union packaging requirements that could affect market access forContinue Reading
‘Peace Children’s Clubs’ programme launched for children in urban housing complexes
2026-08-18
A national ‘Peace Children’s Clubs’ programme has been launched for children living in urban apartment complexes, with the aim ofContinue Reading
Former minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrested
2026-08-18
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombia, commits to building new schools
2026-08-18
Colombian superstar Shakira committed Monday to help build at least 10 new schools in a remote and hard-hit region ofContinue Reading
Akila Viraj Kariyawasam released on bail over corruption allegations
2026-08-18
Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and an employee of his fuel station, who were remanded over allegations of corruption, haveContinue Reading
NTC appoints women timekeepers for the first time
2026-08-18
The National Transport Commission (NTC) has appointed 18 new timekeepers, including two women appointed to the position for the firstContinue Reading
Opposition protests 22nd Amendment, Judicature Bills
2026-08-18
Opposition MPs, led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, demonstrated their protest in Parliament against the tabling of the draft 22ndContinue Reading
22nd Constitutional Amendment, Judicature Act amendment tabled in Parliament
2026-08-18
The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which proposes to increase the retirement age of judges, and the Judicature (Amendment) BillContinue Reading
Former minister Rajitha Senaratne’s brother arrested
2026-08-18
Former Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Chairman Mahil Senaratne was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)Continue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 335
2026-08-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18), comparedContinue Reading
Navy search for missing officer enters fourth day
2026-08-18
The Sri Lanka Navy said it is continuing search operations for the missing naval officer for a fourth consecutive dayContinue Reading
Health Ministry moves to resolve Muslim nurses’ uniform issue
2026-08-18
The Ministry of Health has moved to find an immediate and permanent solution to concerns over the official uniforms ofContinue Reading
Pillayan further remanded over Eastern Province murder cases
2026-08-18
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, has been further remanded until September 1 over a series of murder casesContinue Reading