Sajith visits Dehiwela Police over Political activist arrest
2026-05-06
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today visited the Dehiwala Police Station to meet youth activist Ashan Kottewatta, who was taken intoContinue Reading
IPL : Activist threatens to file FIR against Rajasthan Royals over ‘child labour’
2026-05-06
Vaibhav Sooryavanshi, who has taken the cricket world by storm with his scintillating performances in the Indian Premier League (IPL)Continue Reading
Minister Jayatissa says several high-profile corruption cases expected soon
2026-05-06
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, says several high‑profile corruption cases involving politicians, including Wimal Weerawansa, Piyankara Jayaratne, Rajitha Senaratne, JohnstonContinue Reading
Supreme Court upholds death sentence in Jaffna schoolgirl murder case
2026-05-06
The Supreme Court today confirmed the death sentence imposed on four suspects accused of the brutal abduction, gang rape, andContinue Reading
Govt Scholarship Programme : Parents and students warned against unauthorized agents
2026-05-06
The Ministry of Education has warned parents and students not to engage with unauthorized private agents claiming involvement in theContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-05-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (06), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Israel extends detention of Gaza flotilla activists, lawyers say
2026-05-06
An Israeli court has extended the detention of two Gaza-bound humanitarian aid flotilla activists who were abducted by Israeli authoritiesContinue Reading
Severe lightning : Red alert issued to 14 districts
2026-05-06
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe warning in the Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, North-Central, North-western provinces andContinue Reading
State University admissions for 2025/2026 academic year to begin in September
2026-05-06
Prime Minister and Minister of Higher Education Harini Amarasuriya announced in Parliament today (06) that student admissions to state universitiesContinue Reading
Case against former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody set for June 17
2026-05-06
The Colombo High Court has scheduled the trial of former Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody, who faces corruption charges filed byContinue Reading
Gold prices rise in Sri Lanka amid global market surge
2026-05-06
Gold prices in Sri Lanka climbed significantly today (06) following a surge in international markets, where the price of goldContinue Reading
Fake doctor arrested in Polonnaruwa over multiple offences
2026-05-06
A 59‑year‑old man posing as a doctor has been arrested in Polonnaruwa for his alleged involvement in a series ofContinue Reading
Deputy Minister inspects upcountry railway restoration sites amid Ditwah recovery
2026-05-06
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena carried out an observation visit to review the progress of the upcountry railway lineContinue Reading
Special dengue eradication program launched in high‑risk areas
2026-05-06
The National Dengue Control Unit has announced that a special dengue eradication program targeting high‑risk zones commenced today (06). ConsultantContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 323
2026-05-06
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (06), comparedContinue Reading
How can Vijay become Tamil Nadu CM despite TVK not getting majority? 4 options explained
2026-05-06
Actor-turned-politician Vijay, who made a blockbuster debut in politics by breaking the DMK and AIADMK’s traditional duopoly, is likely toContinue Reading
Public consultation on proposed special electricity tariff revision today
2026-05-06
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) states that a public consultation on the proposed special electricity tariff revisionContinue Reading
China hosts Iran’s top diplomat just days ahead of Trump’s high-stakes visit
2026-05-06
China hosted Iran’s Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi Wednesday for the first time since the outbreak of the U.S.-Israel war onContinue Reading