CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 333
2026-09-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (15), compared to Monday. However, the US DollarContinue Reading
TID to Probe Alleged LTTE Promotion at SLPP Rally in Anuradhapura
2026-09-15
The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has reportedly been directed to investigate allegations of promoting the banned Liberation Tigers of TamilContinue Reading
Public urged to report reckless bus drivers via Police WhatsApp hotline
2026-09-15
The Sri Lanka Police have called on the public to actively assist in curbing serious road accidents by reporting recklessContinue Reading
China unveils robotic fish modelled on the golden arowana for underwater navigation
2026-09-15
China has showcased a highly realistic fish-shaped underwater robot that can autonomously navigate through water, highlighting the country’s growing developmentContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 21 districts today
2026-09-15
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-central, North-western, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva andContinue Reading
‘Colombo–Malé’: Sri Lankan and Maldivian artists unite in contemporary painting exhibition
2026-09-15
A vibrant celebration of artistic collaboration between Sri Lanka and the Maldives is underway at the National Art Gallery ofContinue Reading
NBRI warns Colombo, Kalutara, Kegalle of landslide risk
2026-09-15
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide warnings to three districts, effective until 10.00 a.m. tomorrow (16). AccordingContinue Reading
Several roads submerged as heavy rain batters Colombo
2026-09-15
Heavy rainfall since early morning today (15) has left several roads around Colombo submerged, causing severe disruption to traffic andContinue Reading
Minor flood risk in Attanagalu Oya and Kalu Ganga if heavy rainfall continues
2026-09-15
The Irrigation Department has cautioned that minor flood conditions could develop in the lower reaches of the Attanagalu Oya andContinue Reading
Rs. 73 Bn Kalu Ganga Water Project to supply Kalutara–Colombo
2026-09-15
A massive water supply initiative, the Kalu Ganga Water Project, is set to begin with the aim of meeting theContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 334
2026-09-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15), comparedContinue Reading
SC rules Ravi Seneviratne, Shani Abeysekara’s rights violated in Easter Sunday probe
2026-09-15
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today ruled that former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Deshabandu Tennakoon and two othersContinue Reading
Flights suspended after private jet veers off runway at Libya’s Misrata airport
2026-09-15
Flights at Misrata International Airport in Libya were suspended after a private jet arriving from Istanbul ran off the runwayContinue Reading
Public servants to face child-crime clearance checks under new proposal
2026-09-15
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has announced a new safeguard for public service recruitment, requiring individuals, particularly thoseContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s first commercial‑level Battery Energy Storage System joins National Grid in Galle
2026-09-15
Sri Lanka marked a new technological milestone in its energy sector with the commissioning of the country’s first commercial‑level BatteryContinue Reading
Police uncover organised crime links in Dehiwala grenade attack
2026-09-15
Police have uncovered extensive details surrounding the hand grenade attack in Dehiwala, revealing that the incident stemmed from a disputeContinue Reading
Dogs linked to 30% of road accidents in Sri Lanka
2026-09-15
Founder of the Veterinary Association for Animal Catch Management through psychological methods, Dr. Chamith Nanayakkara, has warned that dogs areContinue Reading
Turkish authorities launch anti-LGBTQ raids, detaining dozens
2026-09-15
Turkish police have detained dozens of people after conducting nationwide raids targeting LGBTQ organisations. Police swooped on gay bars, officesContinue Reading