El Niño could trigger prolonged drought until September – Met Dept
2026-04-09
The Department of Meteorology has warned that if El Niño conditions develop during the southwest monsoon season, Sri Lanka couldContinue Reading
Easter attacks part of conspiracy since 2017, not isolated incident: Minister
2026-04-09
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said investigations have revealed that the Easter Sunday attacks were not an isolated incidentContinue Reading
Retired police officer arrested over Rs. 500 theft from case items
2026-04-09
The Colombo South Division Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a retired Police Inspector in connection with the theft of Rs.Continue Reading
Energy expert dismisses claims EVs are straining Sri Lanka’s power grid
2026-04-09
Energy expert Dr. Vidura Ralapanawe has dismissed claims that electric vehicles (EVs) are contributing to Sri Lanka’s power shortages, describingContinue Reading
Muthumudalige Pushpakumara appointed Coach of China cricket team
2026-04-09
Former Sri Lankan cricketer and coach Muthumudalige Pushpakumara has assumed the role of coach of the China National Cricket Team.Continue Reading
Ice hidden inside toys: Drug suspect posing as courier arrested
2026-04-09
A suspect who allegedly distributed narcotics under the guise of a courier service has been arrested with 107 grams ofContinue Reading
Sinharaja Forest Kudawa entrance closed for New Year holidays
2026-04-09
The Sinharaja Forest Reserve Management Office has announced that the Kudawa main entrance of the Sinharaja World Heritage Forest willContinue Reading
Water cut in Homagama and Pelanwatta for 12 hours due to dry weather
2026-04-09
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 12‑hour water cut in the Homagama and Pelanwatta areas dueContinue Reading
Fort Railway Station renovation begins with modern facilities planned
2026-04-09
Renovation work officially commenced at the historic Colombo Fort Railway Station today (09), marking the beginning of a modernization programContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-04-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
23-year-old woman dies in lightning strike
2026-04-09
A 23‑year‑old woman has died after being struck by lightning in the Handapanagala Kenhatha area, within the Wellawaya Divisional SecretariatContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Ambassador calls on Nepal’s New Prime Minister
2026-04-09
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Nepal, Ruwanthi Delpitiya, called on Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, in Kathmandu. She joinedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket to contest Thushara’s legal bid for IPL participation
2026-04-09
Sri Lanka Cricket has informed the Colombo District Court that it will file objections against the petition filed by fastContinue Reading
Ranil returns to Sri Lanka following Mount Elizabeth Hospital surgery
2026-04-09
The United National Party (UNP) has announced that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has returned to Sri Lanka following surgery atContinue Reading
Environment Ministry forms Committee to oversee National Water Conservation Programs
2026-04-09
The Ministry of Environment has set up a special Ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing Sri Lanka’s national water conservation programs,Continue Reading
Govt takes tough stand, no meeting for striking GMOA
2026-04-09
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today said the Government will not proceed with the meeting scheduled for todayContinue Reading
82 yr old woman murdered by grandson in Thambuttegama
2026-04-09
An 82‑year‑old woman was murdered in the Malwanegama area of Thambuttegama on Wednesday (08) after being assaulted by her grandsonContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains unchanged at Rs. 318
2026-04-09
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09), comparedContinue Reading