Sri Lanka to invite global firms for offshore oil and gas exploration
2026-08-24
Sri Lanka is set to launch its Licensing Round 2026, inviting global energy companies to explore and produce offshore oilContinue Reading
Sanga in Trinco, Leads Experience-Based Learning Session for Navy Personnel
2026-08-24
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Kumar Sangakkara conducted an experience-based learning session for personnel of the Eastern Naval Command atContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 333
2026-08-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (24), compared to last Friday, with the USContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 74 major reservoirs drop to 36% capacity
2026-08-24
While water levels in the island’s main reservoirs in the wet zone remain stable, those in the dry zone areContinue Reading
New Zealand to introduce Bill banning social media for children under 16
2026-08-24
New Zealand’s conservative coalition government will introduce a Bill in parliament on Monday (Aug 24) that seeks to ban childrenContinue Reading
Demonstration calls for BASL President to resign
2026-08-24
A group has staged a protest demanding the resignation of the President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL). Continue Reading
Audit reveals former Speaker used over 6,000 litres of fuel a month in 2024
2026-08-24
A damning special audit report has revealed sweeping financial irregularities in the operations of Sri Lanka’s Parliament during the EighthContinue Reading
Sri Lanka EDB, EU consultants discuss impact of EU–India FTA
2026-08-24
A high‑level meeting was recently convened between the Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) and European Commission consultants Paul BakerContinue Reading
‘If Anyone Crosses the Line, We Will Fight’: Jaiswal on Asitha Incident
2026-08-24
Yashasvi Jaiswal has broken his silence on his heated on-field confrontation with Sri Lanka fast bowler Asitha Fernando during theContinue Reading
El Niño impacts seven districts, thousands affected
2026-08-24
With the ongoing El Niño phenomenon, 22 Divisional Secretariat divisions across seven districts have been affected, Environment Minister Dammika PatabendigeContinue Reading
Arjuna Ranatunga among former cricket captains renewing appeal over Imran Khan’s health
2026-08-24
Sri Lanka’s World Cup-winning former captain Arjuna Ranatunga is among a group of former international cricket captains who have renewedContinue Reading
SJB MP released from prison pending appeal
2026-08-24
SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri, who was serving an 18-month prison sentence after being convicted of threatening to kill and assaultingContinue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka top 94,000; 71 deaths reported
2026-08-24
Sri Lanka has recorded 94,037 dengue cases and 71 deaths so far in 2026, according to the latest data fromContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 333
2026-08-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24), comparedContinue Reading
Body of missing Badulla anesthesiologist found in Mahiyanganaya
2026-08-24
The body of the anesthesiologist attached to Badulla Teaching Hospital, who had been reported missing, was discovered this morning duringContinue Reading
PHIs launch nationwide trade union action
2026-08-24
The Public Health Inspectors’ Union today began a nationwide trade union action at 8.00 am, suspending all administrative data submissionsContinue Reading
Suspects arrested in connection with Middeniya woman’s murder
2026-08-24
Police have uncovered fresh links to the fatal shooting of a woman in the Middeniya police division earlier this month,Continue Reading
Iranian parliamentary committee approves fees on ships using Strait of Hormuz
2026-08-24
The Iranian parliament’s National Security and Foreign Policy Committee on Sunday approved a provision in a draft law allowing TehranContinue Reading