Over 40 injured in bus and tipper collision
2025-11-12
At least 42 people have been injured following a collision between a passenger bus and a tipper truck in theContinue Reading
Uncertainty looms over Sri Lanka tour of Pakistan amid security concerns
2025-11-12
Sri Lanka’s ongoing cricket tour of Pakistan has been thrown into uncertainty following a deadly bomb explosion in Islamabad onContinue Reading
New Digital Authority, ID project, key to 2026 economic plan – President
2025-11-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the importance of establishing a solid foundation for government investments in the digital economy,Continue Reading
Daisy Achchi’s Manik malla : “She has dementia” court told
2025-11-12
A request has been submitted to the Gangodawila Magistrate’s Court seeking the release of Daisy Forrest Wickremesinghe from the ongoingContinue Reading
DFCC acquiring SCB SL retail banking : Official announcement
2025-11-12
DFCC Bank PLC (“DFCC Bank”) has announced that it has entered into a binding Business Sale Agreement with Standard CharteredContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 08 districts
2025-11-12
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern and Uva provinces, and the Kalutara,Continue Reading
DFCC to acquire Standard Chartered’s retail banking in Sri Lanka for Rs 3.7 billion
2025-11-12
DFCC Bank PLC has informed the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) that it has entered into an agreement to acquire theContinue Reading
Minister reveals list of politicians who allegedly took World Bank loan funds
2025-11-12
Minister Samantha Vidyarathna named several individuals and companies that allegedly received funds allocated for entrepreneurs under a World Bank loanContinue Reading
Deputy Minister Chathuranga stresses need to revive local ‘Blood Sugar’
2025-11-12
Deputy Minister of Industry Chathuranga Abeysinghe says there is an urgent need to revive Sri Lanka’s sugar industry, describing theContinue Reading
STF arrests 03 persons with drugs & illicit liquor
2025-11-12
A team of officers from the Western North Unit of the Police Special Task Force has arrested a person inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs surpasses 2025 revenue target ahead of schedule
2025-11-12
Sri Lanka Customs announced that it has exceeded its annual revenue target for 2025 as of yesterday (11). In anContinue Reading
New political movement, Bahujana Balaya launched
2025-11-12
A new political movement, Bahujana Balaya (People’s Power), was launched on Tuesday, aiming to unite young leaders across party linesContinue Reading
Rs. 4,750,828 corruption case : Prasanna Ranatunga granted bail
2025-11-12
Former Minister of Tourism and Aviation Prasanna Ranatunga was granted bail today (12) by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches pilot project to mail birth certificates via courier
2025-11-12
Sri Lanka on Wednesday launched a pilot project to deliver national birth certificates through the Sri Lanka Postal Courier Service,Continue Reading
Three-wheeler driver arrested for overcharging Nepali tourist in Colombo
2025-11-12
A three-wheeler driver has been arrested for allegedly overcharging a Nepali woman Rs. 30,000 for a short hired ride duringContinue Reading
India-Sri Lanka : Education as the new bridge of trust
2025-11-12
By PM Heblikar Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya’s visit to India in October 2025 may not have produced majorContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Navy seizes 742kg of Kendu leaves in Chilaw raids
2025-11-12
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized around 742 kilos of Kendu leaves along with 03 dinghies during two separate operationsContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-11-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading