Businessman arrested at Katunayake Airport with illegal Whisky stock
2025-12-16
A businessman has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle into the country a consignment of foreignContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Railways time plan for commencing full operations revealed
2025-12-16
Deputy Minister of Transport, Prasanna Gunasena, says Sri Lanka Railways is implementing a phased disaster recovery and restoration programme acrossContinue Reading
Information Integrity Concerns in 2026 Anti-Terrorism Bill
2025-12-16
Protection of the State from Terrorism Act, No. of 2026: Observations from an information integrity perspective By Dr Sanjana HattotuwaContinue Reading
Supermarket fined for overpricing Keeri Samba rice, misleading buyers
2025-12-16
Legal action has been taken against a supermarket in Nalanda, Matale, for selling Keeri Samba rice at prices above theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-12-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16 Dec), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Women’s squad for India T20I Tour announced
2025-12-16
The Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Selection Committee has selected a 15-member women’s squad for the tour of India, which willContinue Reading
Sri Lankan envoy presents credentials to Pope Leo XIV at Vatican
2025-12-16
Sri Lanka´s Permanent Representative to the UN in Geneva, Himalee Arunatilaka, who is concurrently accredited to the Holy See, presentedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka secures five medals at Asian Youth Para Games 2025
2025-12-16
Sri Lanka’s young para athletes delivered a remarkable performance at the 3rd Asian Youth Para Games 2025 in Dubai, winningContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Ambassador meets Bahrain Crown Prince
2025-12-16
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to Bahrain, Shanika Dissanayake, met with His Royal Highness Prince Salman bin Hamad Al Khalifa,Continue Reading
Sri Lankan Artist denies rumours on veteran singer Latha Walpola’s health
2025-12-16
Sri Lankan artist Dayan Witharana has dismissed rumours circulating regarding the health of veteran singer Latha Walpola. In a postContinue Reading
Donald Trump sues BBC for up to $10bn over edit of January 6 speech
2025-12-16
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC over its editing of a speech he made to supporters inContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-12-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16 Dec),Continue Reading
MSF delivers 1,000 winterized tents to support flood‑displaced families in Sri Lanka
2025-12-16
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) has delivered 1,000 winterized family tents and 1,500 heavy-duty plastic sheets to Sri Lanka’s Continue Reading
Former UNP Legal Secretary Daya Pelpola dies at 85
2025-12-16
President’s Counsel Daya Pelpola, a distinguished lawyer, politician and diplomat, has passed away at the age of 85. Pelpola servedContinue Reading
Corruption Case : Former Minister C.B. Ratnayake released on bail
2025-12-16
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today (16) released on bail former Minister C.B. Ratnayake in connection with a corruptionContinue Reading
Japanese medical team leaves Sri Lanka after humanitarian mission
2025-12-16
A 31-member Japanese medical team departed Sri Lanka on Monday night after completing a humanitarian mission to provide emergency healthContinue Reading
Australian Prime Minister visits Bondi hero Ahmed al-Ahmed in Sydney hospital
2025-12-16
The man who tackled one of the Bondi shooters has spoken from hospital as he recovers from his injuries andContinue Reading
Heavy machinery clears obstruction near Peradeniya Yaka Bridge
2025-12-16
A major operation was launched on Monday (15 Dec) at the Peradeniya Yaka Bridge to remove a large obstruction inContinue Reading