USD 1 billion : Asia’s Biggest Divorce Settlement Hits Pause
2025-10-16
South Korea’s Supreme Court has given SK Group chairman Chey Tae-won a temporary reprieve in his high-profile divorce case, delayingContinue Reading
PM Harini receives warm welcome at Hindu College in New Delhi
2025-10-16
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya received a warm welcome at Hindu College, Delhi, during her first official visit toContinue Reading
October 16-28 Emergency Disaster Situation: CMC ready to support
2025-10-16
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has declared an emergency disaster response from October 16 to 28, following forecasts of heavyContinue Reading
Inland Revenue reaches 102% of target, tops estimates
2025-10-16
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department collected 102% of its expected tax revenue by the end of September, officials told theContinue Reading
HRCSL backs new legal reforms to ban corporal punishment of children
2025-10-16
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has raised concerns over an increase in reports of child rights violations,Continue Reading
Amending Laws on Women Working at Night : Update from Ministry
2025-10-16
The Ministry of Labour has announced plans to amend the existing laws on the employment of female workers at nightContinue Reading
Vehicles held due to cross-border LC issue can be released under conditions : Customs
2025-10-16
Sri Lanka Customs today (16) informed the Court of Appeal that vehicles currently held by the department due to importationContinue Reading
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera passed away
2025-10-16
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Jayananda Warnaweera has passed away at the age of 64. Warnaweera, an off-spinner, represented Sri LankaContinue Reading
UNP HQ renovation : Former Engineering Corp official arrested
2025-10-16
Former Executive Director of the State Engineering Corporation (SEC), Nilu Wijedasa, has been arrested by the Bribery Commission. The arrestContinue Reading
How Nepal media reported SL underworld arrest
2025-10-16
The Kathmandu Post has reported that Nepal has deported six Sri Lankan nationals linked to the murder of underworld figureContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-10-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Nepal and Oman secure spots in ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
2025-10-16
Nepal and Oman have secured two of the three available places in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 atContinue Reading
PM Harini meets Indian External Affairs Minister Jaishankar
2025-10-16
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya kicked off her official visit to India with a meeting with the Indian Minister of ExternalContinue Reading
Justice Minister stresses public access over Lawyer convenience
2025-10-16
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says new projects by the ministry should be based on public access to justice, andContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-10-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16 Oct), comparedContinue Reading
Govt Analyst report called for Piumi Hansamali’s whitening creams
2025-10-16
The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court has called for a Government Analyst’s report regarding the quality of whitening creams produced andContinue Reading
3-member UNP committee appointed for SJB talks
2025-10-16
The United National Party (UNP) has taken steps to appoint a three-member committee to hold discussions with the Samagi JanaContinue Reading
Parliament to take up Personal Data Protection Bill next week
2025-10-16
Parliament is scheduled to convene from 21 to 24 October, per a decision taken during a recent meeting of theContinue Reading