Local councils : NPP secures 219, Opposition holds 87
2025-07-01
The National People’s Power (NPP) has established control in over 219 local government institutions across Sri Lanka, it was reported.Continue Reading
“Learnt a lot from Ranil” Ex Treasury Secretary praises RW & AKD
2025-07-01
Former Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana has credited former President Ranil Wickremesinghe for making tough decisions to stabilize Sri Lanka’s economyContinue Reading
Amended laws to prohibit child begging enforced from today
2025-07-01
The Cabinet approved amendments to existing laws enabling a complete ban on several forms of child labour, previously allowed underContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 July),Continue Reading
Special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens introduced
2025-07-01
The special fixed deposit scheme for senior citizens, as proposed in the budget for the year 2025, comes into effectContinue Reading
Sri Lanka External Sector Performance: 11 key updates
2025-07-01
Sri Lanka : EXTERNAL SECTOR PERFORMANCE SUMMARY – May 2025 ❖ The monthly current account recorded surpluses in all monthsContinue Reading
No change in gas prices of both Litro and Laugfs
2025-07-01
Litro Gas Lanka Limited says that its LP gas prices will remain unchanged for the month of July. Accordingly, theContinue Reading
29 yr old killed in workplace dispute
2025-07-01
A 29-year-old man was reported dead after being attacked with a sharp object during a dispute at his workplace inContinue Reading
Road safety : Transport Ministry rolls out new seatbelt regulations
2025-07-01
The Ministry of Transport has announced new seatbelt regulations for heavy and light vehicles in a bid to mitigate roadContinue Reading
Confederation of Indian Industry CEO Delegation meets PM Harini
2025-07-01
The visiting high-level delegation of Chief Executive Officers from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has held a discussion withContinue Reading
Rain expected in a few areas today
2025-07-01
A few showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districtsContinue Reading
Bus fare reduction halted as Fuel Prices Increase
2025-07-01
A scheduled 2.5% reduction in bus fares set to take effect from today has been suspended, the National Transport CommissionContinue Reading
22-year-old abducted and shot dead in Kahawatta
2025-07-01
A young man has been shot dead and another injured following a shooting incident in the Yainna area of Kahawatta,Continue Reading
Fuel prices increased in Sri Lanka
2025-06-30
Fuel prices will be revised with effect from midnight today (30). Price of a litre of Auto Diesel increased byContinue Reading
Former Minister Gamini Lokuge has passed away
2025-06-30
Former Minister Gamini Lokuge (82) has passed away a short while ago, family sources confirmed Monday evening. Lokuge, a veteranContinue Reading
SL only Asian nation in US tariff talks : Minister
2025-06-30
Sri Lanka is the only Asian nation engaged in bilateral talks with the United States over global tariffs, Deputy MinisterContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – June 30
2025-06-30
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
CAA warns against selling rice above MRP
2025-06-30
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned that selling rice at a price higher than the gazetted maximum retail priceContinue Reading
