EDB addresses impact of 20% US tariffs with Industry Leaders
2025-08-06
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) today held a discussion with high-level government officials and numerous export sector representativesContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – August 6
2025-08-06
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
SLC to launch ‘Merchandising Licensing Program’
2025-08-06
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC), proud holders of the 1996 and 2014 T20 World Cup titles, has announced it is planningContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Electricity Amendment Bill passed in Parliament
2025-08-06
The Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament with a majority of 96 votes today. The aforementioned BillContinue Reading
President approves letter removing Deshabandu Tennakoon from IGP post
2025-08-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has approved the letter removing Deshabandu Tennakoon from the post of Inspector General of Police (IGP). Continue Reading
SL Youth Club Federation protests against politicization of clubs
2025-08-06
A protest has been staged by members of the Sri Lanka Youth Club Federation expressing their dissatisfaction with newly electedContinue Reading
Australia’s Governor General Samantha Mostyn arrives in Sri Lanka
2025-08-06
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, welcomed the Governor General of Australia, Samantha Joy Mostyn, who arrived in Sri LankaContinue Reading
07th August : Warm weather alert issued for 11 districts
2025-08-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the North-central and Eastern provinces, and the Jaffna,Continue Reading
Corruption : Shasheendra Rajapaksa remanded
2025-08-06
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested in connection with corruption allegations, has been remanded until 19th August. TheContinue Reading
1 bank & 2 casinos fined by Central Bank
2025-08-06
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has collected Rs. 6.5 million in finesContinue Reading
“Chichi’s rocket” : PM presents BOI data
2025-08-06
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya provided a detailed account in Parliament on the Supreme SAT satellite project, following a question raisedContinue Reading
63 arrested for bribery, corruption in first half of 2025: PM
2025-08-06
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says that within the past six months of this year, 63 individuals, including politicians, their relatives,Continue Reading
Cardinal to send letter of demand to Wimal
2025-08-06
A letter of demand will be sent to National Freedom Front Leader Wimal Weerawansa, requesting a correction to a statementContinue Reading
TISL welcomes amendments to the Companies (Amendment) Bill
2025-08-06
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed the constructive response of the Attorney General and the government’s move to addressContinue Reading
All Indian airports on maximum alert after warnings of potential threat
2025-08-06
The Bureau of Civil Aviation Security has placed all Indian airports on maximum alert following intelligence inputs warning of potentialContinue Reading
ICC releases new batting & bowling rankings
2025-08-06
Indian pacers Mohammed Siraj and Prasidh Krishna achieved their career-best ratings of 674 points and 368 points, respectively, after theirContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (06 Aug), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
“I applied for Govt scholarship and got Rs 500,000” Harshana responds
2025-08-06
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Harshana Rajakaruna, speaking in Parliament, defended the receipt of a government scholarship, stating that he qualifiedContinue Reading
