CBSL extends suspension of Perpetual Treasuries
2026-01-05
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the extension of the suspension of the business of Perpetual TreasuriesContinue Reading
Bangladesh orders indefinite ban on IPL telecast after Mustafizur Rahman row
2026-01-05
The Bangladesh government has ordered an indefinite ban on the telecast and promotion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) followingContinue Reading
Minderoo Foundation commits AU$1 Mn to Gammadda’s flood relief effort in Sri Lanka
2026-01-05
Australian philanthropy, Minderoo Foundation, has committed AU$1 million to The Gammadda Movement to support life-saving relief and early recovery effortsContinue Reading
Police seek public help to find acid attack suspect
2026-01-05
Sri Lanka Police has sought the assistance of the public to arrest a suspect wanted over an acid attack carriedContinue Reading
NPP MP seeks Rs. 3 Bn in damages from two local media networks
2026-01-05
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Shantha Pathma Kumara has sent legal notices to local media institutions, Hiru and Derana, seekingContinue Reading
Opposition Leader demands independent probe into flawed Education Reforms
2026-01-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says education has degraded in Sri Lanka because reforms were carried out without proper procedure byContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates slightly against US Dollar
2026-01-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (05 Jan), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
Man alleges police assault after being mistaken for suspect in sketch
2026-01-05
A man from Deraniyagala has alleged that he was assaulted by officers of the Borella Police after being mistaken forContinue Reading
Heavy rains and strong winds expected across several provinces from January 8
2026-01-05
Sri Lanka’s Department of Meteorology has warned of enhanced showery conditions across several parts of the island from January 8,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka earns nearly USD 11 Bn from Tourism and Foreign Employment in 2025
2026-01-05
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka has earned nearly USD 11 billion inContinue Reading
Johnston’s youngest son also arrested
2026-01-05
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, has been arrested in connection with a probe launched into theContinue Reading
Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested
2026-01-05
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested after appearing before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, in connectionContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Selling rate remains stable at Rs. 312
2026-01-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains stable against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 Jan), comparedContinue Reading
AG requests CID report on Ranil investigation
2026-01-05
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been requested to submit information on further investigations conducted by a CID Team thatContinue Reading
What’s next for Venezuela oil after US ousts Maduro?
2026-01-05
The United States’ strikes on Caracas and the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro have left the South American nationContinue Reading
Johnston Fernando arrives at FCID
2026-01-05
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with investigations into theContinue Reading
Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka this week
2026-01-05
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, will visit Sri Lanka this week, as partContinue Reading
“Govt trying hard, but failing” – Mahinda
2026-01-05
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the National People’s Power (NPP) Government is making an effort but failing. “They are tryingContinue Reading