Three‑day National Dengue Mosquito Eradication Drive begins
2026-06-08
A three‑day national dengue mosquito eradication programme commenced today (08) across Sri Lanka, with the official launch held at theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records highest‑ever tourist arrivals in May
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka’s tourism has marked a historic achievement, with the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reporting 145,745 international visitorsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit returns in October for 26th edition
2026-06-08
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has announced that the 26th edition of the Sri Lanka Economic and Investment Summit willContinue Reading
Millionaire on Paper: Fake US$700,000 Found in Sri Lanka
2026-06-08
A 53-year-old Sri Lankan woman has been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) after police seized 60 bundlesContinue Reading
Waiting for a Number Plate? Here’s the Latest Update
2026-06-08
Vehicle number plate printing in Sri Lanka officially resumed today after being suspended for more than a year. The processContinue Reading
Tragedy on roads: Schoolboy among six fatalities reported in a day
2026-06-08
Six people, including an 11-year-old schoolboy and an 82-year-old woman, were killed in separate road accidents reported across Sri LankaContinue Reading
New Electric Vehicle Fleet Introduced at Peradeniya Botanical Gardens
2026-06-08
The Peradeniya Royal Botanical Gardens has received 10 new electric vehicles aimed at enhancing the visitor experience and further promotingContinue Reading
Received This Message? Police Say It’s a Scam
2026-06-08
The Sri Lanka Police have warned the public about a fraudulent message circulating on mobile phones and social media claimingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan delegation joins US forum on Indian Ocean ports and supply chains
2026-06-08
A high‑level Sri Lankan delegation participated in the U.S. Forum on Indian Ocean Ports and Supply Chains in Washington, D.C.,Continue Reading
Satyagraha launched against detention of Ex‑Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay
2026-06-08
Several opposition political parties began a satyagraha in Colombo on Monday (08), protesting what they describe as inhumane harassment againstContinue Reading
China’s Xi Jinping arrives in North Korea on first visit in 7 years
2026-06-08
Chinese President Xi Jinping arrived in North Korea on Monday, China’s state media reported, for a two-day state visit thatContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate decreases to Rs. 341
2026-06-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08), compared to last Friday, with the sellingContinue Reading
Death toll in Philippine earthquake rises to at least 15
2026-06-08
The death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with more thanContinue Reading
Suspect arrested for aiding shooting in Kalutara
2026-06-08
The Kalutara District Crime Division has arrested a 36‑year‑old Hambantota resident believed to have aided and abetted the fatal shootingContinue Reading
Construction of Anuradhapura South Multi‑Modal Transport Hub accelerated
2026-06-08
Work on the Anuradhapura South Multi‑Modal Transport Centre is rapidly progressing, with construction nearing completion after delays caused by theContinue Reading
No significant drop in vehicle imports despite surcharge: Customs
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka Customs says vehicle imports have not declined significantly despite the surcharge imposed earlier this year, with imported vehiclesContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate steady at Rs. 340
2026-06-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), comparedContinue Reading
Three Sri Lankans abducted in Ethiopia freed following Police raid
2026-06-08
Three Sri Lankan nationals kidnapped in Ethiopia have been rescued unharmed following a coordinated police operation, according to Fidel Post.Continue Reading