2026 Budget : President calls for export growth in construction sector
2025-09-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the objective is to create an economic environment that enables the construction industry to growContinue Reading
Foreign Minister meets Buddhist leaders in Geneva
2025-09-12
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, who is currently on a visit to Geneva, has visited several international Buddhist institutionsContinue Reading
Corruption : Indictments filed against Ramith Rambukwella
2025-09-12
The Bribery Commission has filed indictments before the Colombo High Court against Ramith Rambukwella, son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.Continue Reading
Kabir Hashim appointed new COPA Chair
2025-09-12
Opposition MP Kabir Hashim has been appointed as the new Chair of the Committee on Public Accounts (COPA) of theContinue Reading
Rev. Fr. Benedict Joseph passes away
2025-09-12
Former Director for Social Communications at the Archdiocese of Colombo, Rev. Fr. Benedict Joseph, has passed away. According to theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12 Sept), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Abduction case : Athuraliye Rathana Thera granted bail
2025-09-12
Former MP Ven. Athuraliye Rathana Thera, who was remanded until today, has been granted bail by the Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court.Continue Reading
CID says no decision yet to arrest Udaya Gammanpila
2025-09-12
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Court of Appeal today (12) that no decision has been made at thisContinue Reading
SLC appoints Tim Boon as Consultant for Women’s Cricket
2025-09-12
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has appointed Tim Boon, the former Head Coach of Leicestershire County Cricket Club, as the HighContinue Reading
Corruption : Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
2025-09-12
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested in connection with corruption allegations, has been further remanded until 19th September.Continue Reading
Double murder reported in Karandeniya
2025-09-12
A 43-year-old man is wanted over a double murder reported in Karandeniya on Thursday, the Police said. According to theContinue Reading
Chinese Ambassador calls on Ranil Wickremesinghe
2025-09-12
A special meeting between former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, took place in ColomboContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-09-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12 Sep),Continue Reading
Govt reveals funds spent on ex-presidents, widows
2025-09-12
The government has issued a breakdown of the salaries, allowances, and other expenses incurred on behalf of retired Presidents andContinue Reading
President directs provinces to cut costly project offices, deliver results faster
2025-09-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the importance of close coordination and joint action between the central government and provincialContinue Reading
Reception for SL–India Parliamentary Friendship Association held in Colombo
2025-09-12
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, hosted a reception in honour of the Sri Lanka–India ParliamentaryContinue Reading
Lankan woman arrested with exotic snakes at BIA
2025-09-12
A Sri Lankan woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle six foreignContinue Reading
President discusses taxes with apparel industry representatives
2025-09-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has acknowledged that tax relief should be extended across all sectors, expressing the government’s intention toContinue Reading