President meets Malwathu, Asgiri Mahanayake Theras
2025-10-03
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visited Kandy this afternoon (03) and met with the Mahanayakes of the Malwatta and Asgiri Chapters.Continue Reading
Akshay Kumar urges ‘cyber period’ in schools after daughter’s online gaming incident
2025-10-03
Actor Akshay Kumar has called for schools in Maharashtra to introduce a weekly “cyber period” to educate children about onlineContinue Reading
Justice Minister clarifies corporal punishment amendment not yet law
2025-10-03
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara has issued a statement clarifying that the proposed amendment to the Penal Code (Section 19) concerningContinue Reading
New findings on how Sigiriya’s ancient fountains work
2025-10-03
Director General of the Central Cultural Fund (CCF), Dr. Nilan Cooray, said that recent maintenance work at Sigiriya has ledContinue Reading
Flight services relaunched between Katunayake & Colombo via Beira Lake
2025-10-03
Flight services between Katunayake and Colombo were officially launched today, with Beira Lake designated as a water aerodrome, under theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-10-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (03 Oct), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
CSE hits record highs as ASPI tops 22,000
2025-10-03
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) reached historic highs today (03) as key market indices crossed record levels during morning trading.Continue Reading
Sabina Yousaf crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025
2025-10-03
Sabina Yousaf has been crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka World 2025 at the Grand Final held on Thursday (03). The titleholderContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-10-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (03 Oct), comparedContinue Reading
NSB pays Rs. 6 Bn dividend to Treasury
2025-10-03
The Ministry of Finance says Sri Lanka’s state-run National Savings Bank (NSB) has provided a Rs. 6 billion dividend toContinue Reading
Illegal constructions linked to former Governor demolished
2025-10-03
Former North Central Province Governor Maheepala Herath has been accused of misusing his official powers to support the operation ofContinue Reading
Syphilis-like infection detected in monkeys in Polonnaruwa, Giritale
2025-10-03
A syphilis-like bacterial infection spreading among monkeys and macaques has been detected in Polonnaruwa and Giritale, it was reported. AccordingContinue Reading
Drug trafficker sentenced to 15 years for attempted murder of Police officer
2025-10-03
A man accused of attempting to run over and kill a police officer with a vehicle has been sentenced byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka hosts International Tourism Leaders’ Summit
2025-10-03
The International Tourism Leaders’ Summit (ITLS) was held in Colombo yesterday (02), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake,Continue Reading
Immigration thwarts Sri Lankan syndicate’s attempt to obtain Malaysian passport
2025-10-03
A cunning attempt by a Sri Lankan syndicate to use the identity of a child to obtain a Malaysian passportContinue Reading
Dutch court orders Meta to change Facebook and Instagram timeline settings
2025-10-03
A Dutch court on Thursday ordered Meta Platforms to give Facebook and Instagram users an easier way to choose aContinue Reading
Man found dead after alleged casino losses in Colombo
2025-10-03
A 45-year-old man from Kandy was found dead in a luxury hotel in Colombo linked to a casino, authorities confirmedContinue Reading