Colombo inflation increases to 5.4% in April
2026-04-30
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increasedContinue Reading
Five students arrested over AI‑edited nude images of teachers
2026-04-30
The Maradankerni Police have arrested five students in connection with an incident where a group photograph of 16 female teachersContinue Reading
Interdicted official in $2.5M treasury hack probe dies; Police suspect suicide
2026-04-30
An Assistant Director attached to the External Resources Department of Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry, who had been interdicted over theContinue Reading
Foreign Ministry appeals to track next of kin of woman detained in Saudi Arabia
2026-04-30
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to the public for assistance in locating information about the next ofContinue Reading
Insulting remarks on Islam: Indictments filed against Gnanasara Thera
2026-04-30
Indictments were filed at the Colombo High Court today against the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organization, GalagodaaththeContinue Reading
“Change your law”: Indian SC to Govt over teen pregnancy termination
2026-04-30
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday slammed the government for its curative plea against an earlier order to terminateContinue Reading
EU mobilises €2.6 million to strengthen civil society in Sri Lanka
2026-04-30
The European Union has launched a €2.6 million initiative titled “Together We Rise” to strengthen civil society and promote humanContinue Reading
Sri Lanka improves to 134th in 2026 World Press Freedom Index
2026-04-30
Sri Lanka has climbed five places in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, ranking 134th out of 180 countries withContinue Reading
Israel’s ambassador to Sri Lanka meets Foreign Minister
2026-04-30
Israel’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Reuven Azar and Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, engaged in a discussionContinue Reading
Maldives President to undertake state visit to Sri Lanka from May 3–6
2026-04-30
Maldives President Dr. Mohamed Muizzu will undertake a State Visit to Sri Lanka from May 3 to May 6, 2026,Continue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 11 districts
2026-04-30
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-central provinces and the Vavuniya,Continue Reading
Sajith inspects venue ahead of SJB May Day rally
2026-04-30
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today visited the P. D. Sirisena Stadium in Colombo to inspect preparations for the Samagi JanaContinue Reading
HSBC ends consumer banking operations in Sri Lanka today
2026-04-30
HSBC Bank’s consumer banking operations in Sri Lanka officially come to an end today (30), following the completion of theContinue Reading
NPP to hold 21 May Day rallies across Sri Lanka
2026-04-30
The National People’s Power (NPP) has announced plans to hold 21 May Day rallies across 21 major cities of SriContinue Reading
Smoking ban for people born after 2010 in Sri Lanka : New proposal
2026-04-30
A proposal to make all children born after 2010 a tobacco-free generation has been formally handed over to the MinisterContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-04-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (30), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
JXG rings opening bell at CSE celebrating successful IPO and market debut
2026-04-30
Senior leadership of JXG (Janashakthi Group), ceremonially rang the opening bell of the Colombo Stock Exchange on 29 April 2026,Continue Reading
“I don’t know”: Harsha says unaware of Treasury Secretary’s COPF appearance today
2026-04-30
Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Chairman Harsha de Silva says he has not been informed of Treasury Secretary Harshana Suriyapperuma’sContinue Reading