MP Jagath Vithana accuses Govt of allowing IUSF takeover of Malwana property
2026-05-15
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Vithana has alleged that the government has effectively allowed student activists to seize theContinue Reading
PayPal launch opens global doors for Sri Lankan freelancers, SMEs
2026-05-15
Sampath Bank MD/CEO Sanjaya Gunewardena said the launch of PayPal services in Sri Lanka marks a major step in connectingContinue Reading
World Test Championship: Pakistan lose further points
2026-05-15
Pakistan have been fined 40 per cent of their match fee and penalised eight ICC World Test Championship points forContinue Reading
Presidents Trump and Xi wrap up summit in China, but differences remain
2026-05-15
Presidents Donald Trump and Xi Jinping wrapped up critical talks on Friday, claiming important progress in stabilising US-China relations evenContinue Reading
PM Harini welcomes collaboration between Sri Lankan banks and PayPal
2026-05-15
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya today welcomed the initiative by Sri Lankan banks to collaborate with PayPal, as the country advancesContinue Reading
CBSL rates : USD selling rate increases further
2026-05-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee continued its depreciation against the US Dollar today (15), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
Sanath Nishantha’s brother sentenced to five and a half years in prison
2026-05-15
Former Arachchikattuwa Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Jagath Samantha has been sentenced to five and a half years in prison after beingContinue Reading
New owners announced for Jaffna Kings ahead of LPL season 6
2026-05-15
Jaffna Kings announced today (15) that the team will come under the ownership of Sports Commune, led by Indian sportsContinue Reading
Court told 74 Vietnamese nationals arrested over cybercrime previously deported from Cambodia
2026-05-15
Seventy‑four (74) Vietnamese nationals arrested in Sri Lanka for alleged online financial fraud have been revealed to be individuals previouslyContinue Reading
LPL 2026 to begin on July 17 with Jaffna vs Galle opener
2026-05-15
The inaugural game of the Lanka Premier League 2026 will be played between the Jaffna and Galle teams, who emergedContinue Reading
Five Italians die while exploring underwater caves in the Maldives
2026-05-15
Five Italian divers have died during an underwater cave expedition in the Maldives, authorities said. They were exploring the cavesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Belarus explore new trade and tourism partnerships
2026-05-15
Sri Lanka and Belarus moved to deepen economic ties during a Business Round Table organized by the Belarus National ExportContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate edges towards Rs. 332
2026-05-15
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15), comparedContinue Reading
Lanka Metro Transit updates routes with new stops from today
2026-05-15
Lanka Metro Transit has introduced updated route services with newly added stops, effective from today (15), to improve daily travelContinue Reading
IMF says committed to support Sri Lanka, amid fuel subsidy questions
2026-05-15
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has said that the completion of Sri Lanka’s combined Fifth and Sixth reviews under itsContinue Reading
Legal action filed against Marawila traders for selling rice above MRP
2026-05-15
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has filed strict legal action against traders in Marawila who were found selling Samba riceContinue Reading
KOICA hands over key water supply and sanitation facilities to Nuwara Eliya
2026-05-15
The Korea International Cooperation Agency (KOICA) handed over three vital water and sanitation facilities to the Nuwara Eliya Municipal CouncilContinue Reading
Sri Lanka marks new phase in digital payments with PayPal launch
2026-05-15
Sri Lanka’s banking sector marked a major step in digital payments today with the announcement of a nationwide PayPal launch,Continue Reading