New Deputy Chief of the US Embassy assumes duties
2025-06-30
Jayne Howell, a career US diplomat, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of the US Embassy in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Bohra convention : Court releases “Podi Zaharan”
2025-06-30
Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today ordered the release of 27-year-old Mohamed Shafrool, also known as “Podi Zaharan”, who wasContinue Reading
Some Distorting My World Economic Forum Speech – Handunneththi
2025-06-30
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, says his speech at the World Economic Forum in China has beenContinue Reading
Malwathu Maha Viharaya refutes reports on request from MR
2025-06-30
The Malwathu Maha Viharaya in Kandy has denied claims that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had made a request seeking itsContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (30 June), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
CAA warns against distributing salt products without proper labelling
2025-06-30
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says legal action will be initiated against importers and local manufacturers who distribute salt productsContinue Reading
New Record Day at Colombo Stock Exchange
2025-06-30
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange crossed the 18,000 mark for the first time inContinue Reading
Loans exceeding Rs. 50M : Parate Law grace period ends today
2025-06-30
The grace period granted to businesses with loans exceeding Rs. 50 million under Sri Lanka’s Parate Execution Law officially expiresContinue Reading
Slight dip reported in apparel export performance in May 2025
2025-06-30
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports in May 2025 remained relatively flat with a slight dip of 0.63% compared to the sameContinue Reading
Sri Lanka ‘A’ team named for Australia tour
2025-06-30
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the following Sri Lanka ‘A’ squads to take part in the one-day andContinue Reading
New World Bank VP for South Asia to oversee projects in Sri Lanka
2025-06-30
The World Bank has appointed Johannes Zutt as the new Vice President for the South Asia Region, succeeding Martin Raiser.Continue Reading
New Police spokesman appointed
2025-06-30
ASP F.U. Wootler has been appointed as the new Director and Spokesperson of the Sri Lanka Police. According to theContinue Reading
“Podi Zaharan” arrested for filming Bohra Convention
2025-06-30
A man previously arrested in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks has been taken into custody after being spottedContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (30 June),Continue Reading
SJB takes control of Matugama PS
2025-06-30
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha. SJB candidate Kasun Munasinghe was electedContinue Reading
Corruption : Indictments served on former Minister Lakshman Yapa
2025-06-30
The Colombo High Court today served indictments on former minister Lakshman Yapa Abeywardena and former Board of Investment (BOI) officialContinue Reading
MP Mujibur demands Rs 50M over False Defamatory Post; Journalist Apologizes
2025-06-30
Attorney-at-Law Navodya Gamage has issued a letter of demand on behalf of Parliamentarian Mujibur Rahman, seeking Rs. 50 million inContinue Reading
Electricity Amendment Bill : SC says several clauses unconstitutional
2025-06-30
Deputy Speaker, Rizvie Salih, today announced the Supreme Court’s determination on the Electricity Amendment Bill, stating that several clauses violateContinue Reading
