Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-09-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 Sep),Continue Reading
President’s Japan visit : Details released
2025-09-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayaka will undertake an official visit to Japan from 27-30 September 2025, at the invitation of theContinue Reading
Court rejects Shasheendra Rajapaksa’s bail application
2025-09-22
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has rejected Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa’s bail application and further remanded him. Shasheendra RajapaksaContinue Reading
Weapons linked to Sampath Manamperi seized in Middeniya
2025-09-22
A stock of weapons suspected to belong to former local government member Sampath Manamperi, who is currently in remand custodyContinue Reading
Three found dead with ICE stash in Tangalle house
2025-09-22
Three individuals have died under suspicious circumstances inside a house in Tangalle, where a stock of ICE narcotics had beenContinue Reading
23 yr old drowns in Katana hotel pool
2025-09-22
A 23-year-old man has died after drowning in the swimming pool of a hotel in Katana on Sunday. According toContinue Reading
Discussions held on Sri Lankans living in Israel without valid visas
2025-09-22
The issue of Sri Lankans residing in Israel without valid visas was taken up for discussion recently, during the secondContinue Reading
Rain expected in several districts today
2025-09-22
The prevailing showery and windy conditions over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka are expected to continue, according to theContinue Reading
Electricity : Special Gazette from President
2025-09-22
A Gazette Extraordinary has been issued declaring all services connected to the supply of electricity as essential services
Asset declarations not filed by 41 officials, including ministers
2025-09-22
A Cabinet minister, four former governors, several state ministers, ambassadors, senior diplomatic staff and judges are among 41 high-ranking officialsContinue Reading
Police Chief urges tighter checks on VIP security personnel – Report
2025-09-22
The Sunday Times reported that Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya has issued an internal circular instructing officers to takeContinue Reading
WATCH : Controversial war gesture from Pakistan player Haris Rauf
2025-09-22
In the Asia Cup 2025 match played between India and Pakistan at Dubai International Cricket Stadium on Sunday, September 21,Continue Reading
Only revenue licence allowed on windscreen: Police
2025-09-21
The Director of the Police Traffic Control and Road Safety Division, Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Manoj Ranagala, says theContinue Reading
UK, Canada and Australia recognize Palestinian state in major diplomatic shift
2025-09-21
The United Kingdom on Sunday formally recognized a Palestinian state, joining Canada and Australia in a coordinated move that marksContinue Reading
18-year-old foreigner arrested in Weligama ICE raid
2025-09-21
Police have raided a location in the Weligama area suspected to have been used for the production of the drugContinue Reading
Easter attack victim’s father calls for justice at UNHRC session
2025-09-21
The father of Vihanga Tejantha, a young employee killed in the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks at Colombo’s Shangri-La Hotel, hasContinue Reading
President to leave for US tomorrow to attend UN General Assembly
2025-09-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to depart for the United States tomorrow (22) night. During his visit, the presidentContinue Reading
All public transport drivers must obtain ‘Public Transport License’ before year-end
2025-09-21
Public transport drivers will be required to obtain a “Public Transport License” by December 31, Transport and Highways Minister BimalContinue Reading