Major drop reported in IPL 2026 Viewership
2026-05-12
Television viewership for the Indian Premier League (IPL) has dropped by around 26% during the 2026 season, according to recentContinue Reading
UAE has been launching secret attacks on Iran amid US-Israeli war: Report
2026-05-12
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has been secretly carrying out a series of attacks against Iran amid the ongoing US-IsraeliContinue Reading
Opposition Group warns of “Grave Onslaught” on Judicial Independence
2026-05-12
A group of Opposition members have written to Chief Justice Preethi Padman Surasena alleging a serious threat to the independenceContinue Reading
Airbus scandal : Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves Bribery Commission
2026-05-12
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has left the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) after having arrived toContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains steady at Rs. 325
2026-05-12
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12). However,Continue Reading
Mediator in bail surety case linked to Kapila Chandrasena arrested
2026-05-12
An individual alleged to have acted as the mediator linking the two individuals who stood as sureties on a paidContinue Reading
16 major Reservoirs release water amid heavy rainfall
2026-05-12
Sixteen major reservoirs and ten medium‑scale reservoirs under the control of the Irrigation Department are currently releasing water following heavyContinue Reading
Deniyaya schools to reopen tomorrow after temporary closure
2026-05-12
Schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone that were temporarily closed due to the spread of a fever illness will reopenContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 112 Bn Central Expressway phase without new loans
2026-05-12
The Cabinet has approved the next phase of the Central Expressway, covering the Rambukkana–Galagedara stretch, with full government funding amountingContinue Reading
Justice Mohamed Laffar assumes duties as Sri Lanka’s Consul General in Jeddah
2026-05-12
The newly appointed Consul General‑designate of Sri Lanka in Jeddah, Saudi Arabia, Justice M.T. Mohamed Laffar, officially assumed duties atContinue Reading
National Environmental Act amended after 24 years
2026-05-12
The National Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980 has been submitted to Parliament with extensive revisions, ending more than 20Continue Reading
Collateral‑Free Loan System : Deputy Minister of Industry explains
2026-05-12
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has provided a detailed explanation of Sri Lanka’s collateral‑free loan system,Continue Reading
Kadawatha–Mirigama Central Expressway stretch 48% complete
2026-05-12
Construction of the first phase of Sri Lanka’s Central Expressway, covering the stretch from Kadawatha to Mirigama, has reached 48%Continue Reading
Minister Paulraj calls on Indian Lok Sabha Speaker
2026-05-12
Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha, Om Birla, met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja SavithriContinue Reading
Airbus deal : Mahinda Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission
2026-05-12
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (12). Mahinda RajapaksaContinue Reading
Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15m for ‘using her image without permission’
2026-05-12
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages. TheContinue Reading
A young regional journalist for each Divisional Secretariat Division
2026-05-12
The National Youth Services Council has begun selecting one young man or woman from each Divisional Secretariat Division to establishContinue Reading
Man killed in shooting in Galle
2026-05-12
An individual has been reported dead following a shooting in the Dangedera area in Galle this morning. According to theContinue Reading