02 Aug : Warm weather alert issued for 07 districts
2025-08-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the North-central and Eastern provinces and Monaragala andContinue Reading
US Ambassador commends Customs $1.6 Mn narcotics nab
2025-08-01
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung praised Sri Lanka Customs officers for two major narcotics seizures with an estimatedContinue Reading
Urgent steps taken to fill 5,000 Police vacancies – Minister
2025-08-01
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, says steps have already been taken to urgently fill 5,000 ofContinue Reading
Baby born from 30-year-old embryo sets new record
2025-08-01
A baby boy born over the weekend holds the new record for the “oldest baby.” Thaddeus Daniel Pierce, who arrivedContinue Reading
Asia WC qualifiers : Japanese Cricket to practice in Sri Lanka
2025-08-01
As part of its ongoing commitment to support the development of Associate Member Nations, Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is extendingContinue Reading
3 Supermarket branches fined for selling expired products
2025-08-01
Three branches of a leading supermarket chain have each been fined Rs. 200,000 by the Aluthkade No. 5 Magistrate’s CourtContinue Reading
Campese and Henry lead groundbreaking Asia Pacific Lions Rugby launch in Sydney
2025-08-01
In a landmark moment for international rugby, the Asia Pacific Lions (APL) – Powered by DASA Group – was officiallyContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (01 Aug), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Advisory for severe lightning issued to several provinces
2025-08-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces andContinue Reading
UAE, Pakistan and Afghanistan set for T20I tri-series showdown
2025-08-01
Pakistan will face off against Afghanistan and the United Arab Emirates in a T20I tri-series, starting 29 August in SharjahContinue Reading
US Tariff Talks : Sri Lanka cites strategic market access push
2025-08-01
Secretary to the Ministry of Finance Dr. Harsha Suriyapperuma said the reduction of the United States tariff rate on SriContinue Reading
US tariffs : UNP urges Govt to reveal Trade & Security deal
2025-08-01
The United National Party (UNP) has called on the government to make a clear statement on the ‘meaningful trade andContinue Reading
New luxury train to Ella from August
2025-08-01
The Department of Railways has decided to launch a new luxury train named ‘Ella Weekend Express’, operating from Colombo FortContinue Reading
Income Tax : Piumi Hansamali & Thambugala to be indicted
2025-08-01
The Inland Revenue Department has informed the Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court that it intends to file indictments before the ColomboContinue Reading
Corruption : S.M. Chandrasena granted bail
2025-08-01
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s court today granted bail to former minister S.M. Chandrasena, who was previously arrested and remanded overContinue Reading
US tariff reduction : Sajith applauds, wants to push for 15%
2025-08-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has applauded the revised and reduced 20% reciprocal tariff rate on Sri Lanka imposed by theContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01 Aug),Continue Reading
LPL 2025 : SLC announces new dates
2025-08-01
The Lanka Premier League 2025 will be played in November–December. Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the 6th editionContinue Reading