CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-10-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (29), compared to Wednesday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
AI presents both opportunities and responsibilities: PM Harini
2026-10-29
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has highlighted that artificial intelligence (AI) presents both significant opportunities and important responsibilities, stressing the needContinue Reading
Indian court cites Vedas while awarding life term to 3 in cow slaughter case
2026-10-29
Citing texts from Manusmriti and Vedas, a sessions court in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, convicted three persons and sentenced them toContinue Reading
Women Parliamentarians to lead islandwide breast cancer awareness drive on November 2
2026-10-29
An islandwide special national programme to promote early detection of breast cancer and raise public awareness will be held onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Japan sign Rs. 4.56 Bn grant for Kelani river flood management
2026-10-29
Sri Lanka and Japan have signed the Exchange of Notes and Grant Agreement for a Japanese grant assistance package worthContinue Reading
Indian High Commissioner meets JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva
2026-10-29
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has met with Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva forContinue Reading
Met Department warns of developing atmospheric disturbance near Andaman Sea
2026-10-29
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas, warning that a low-level atmospheric disturbanceContinue Reading
Colombo High Court rejects bail application of Harak Kata and two others
2026-10-29
The Colombo High Court today (29) rejected the bail applications filed by alleged underworld figure and drug trafficker Nadun ChinthakaContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa’s Rs. 15 Mn money laundering case postponed to February
2026-10-29
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and three others overContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-10-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29), comparedContinue Reading
The Vatican unveils its holy garage of popemobiles used since 1930
2026-10-29
The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popesContinue Reading
New insurance scheme introduced for tea nurseries and cultivations
2026-10-29
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new insurance scheme for tea plant nurseries and tea cultivations, offeringContinue Reading
Suspect dies after being handed over to Kobeigane Police; five villagers arrested
2026-10-29
A suspect allegedly involved in several thefts has died after being hospitalised while in the custody of the Kobeigane Police,Continue Reading
Indian national arrested with Rs. 454 Mn worth of cocaine and Ecstasy at BIA
2026-10-29
A 46-year-old Indian national has been taken into Sri Lanka Customs custody at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 5.12Continue Reading
Sports Minister meets Sri Lanka U15 team at FIFA World Cup in Azerbaijan
2026-10-29
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage met with the Sri Lanka Under-15 National Football Team participating inContinue Reading
HRW raises serious concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed organised crime law
2026-10-29
Human Rights Watch (HRW) has raised serious concerns over the Sri Lankan government’s proposed Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill, warningContinue Reading
Sri Lankan acquitted by Maldives court after serving one-year jail sentence
2026-10-29
A Sri Lankan national who had already served a one-year prison sentence in the Maldives for allegedly smuggling more thanContinue Reading
Homagama Police HQI suspended over custodial death of suspect
2026-10-29
The Headquarters Inspector of the Homagama Police Station has been suspended with effect from October 28 over alleged negligence andContinue Reading