Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner turns around mid-flight after technical issue
2025-06-16
An Air India Boeing 787-8 Dreamliner had to return to Hong Kong mid-flight after a suspected technical issue. The passengerContinue Reading
US tariff issue : President raises concern with IMF
2025-06-16
President Disanayake Meets IMF Deputy Managing Director Gita Gopinath President Reiterates Commitment to Attracting Investment and Advancing a People-Oriented EconomicContinue Reading
Crashed Air India plane’s ‘Black Boxes’ found
2025-06-16
The Cockpit Voice Recorder, or CVR, of the London Gatwick-bound Air India plane that crashed in Ahmedabad last week –Continue Reading
2025 Electoral Register : Notice for public
2025-06-16
Election monitoring body, People’s Action for Free and Fair Elections (PAFFREL), says the Election Commission has already initiated the processContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (16 June), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
SJB’s Riza Zarook alleges bias in Colombo mayoral vote
2025-06-16
Defeated Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) mayoral candidate Riza Zarook alleged that the Commissioner of the Department of Local Government ofContinue Reading
NPP secures Ratnapura MC & 2 more Pradeshiya Sabhas
2025-06-16
The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured control of two more Pradeshiya Sabhas and the Ratnapura Municipal Council. In theContinue Reading
Who Is Vraie Cally Balthazaar – Colombo’s New Mayor?
2025-06-16
Vraie Cally Balthazaar has been elected Mayor of Colombo, bringing a background in media, academia, and activism to the leadershipContinue Reading
“As President said let us ensure this is the last IMF-SL program”
2025-06-16
Visiting First Deputy Managing Director (FDMD) of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Dr. Gita Gopinath, called on President Anura KumaraContinue Reading
SJB decides to suspend 06 Dambulla Pradeshiya Sabha members
2025-06-16
The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has decided to suspend a group of party members who had failed to supportContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (16 June),Continue Reading
“Let’s work as one to develop Colombo” – New CMC Mayor
2025-06-16
Newly elected Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) Vraie Cally Balthazaar says the ruling party and opposition must workContinue Reading
NPP’s Vraie Cally Balthazaar elected Colombo Mayor
2025-06-16
Vraie Cally Balthazaar of the National People’s Power (NPP) has been elected Mayor of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC). BalthazaarContinue Reading
Dinesh Chandimal pays emotional tribute to retiring Angelo Mathews
2025-06-16
Sri Lankan cricketer Dinesh Chandimal has shared a heartfelt message in tribute to Angelo Mathews, who is set to playContinue Reading
02 Lankans injured in Israel attacks – SL Embassy
2025-06-16
Two Sri Lankans have been injured in Israel, due to the ongoing conflict between Israel and Iran, the Sri LankanContinue Reading
CMC vote : Agreement reached for secret ballot
2025-06-16
After nearly an hour of intense debate, it has been decided to proceed with a secret vote to elect theContinue Reading
Govt marks World Blood Donor Day by recognizing 1500 blood donors
2025-06-16
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government intends to systematically reinstate a previously proposed initiative to allocate one day annuallyContinue Reading
Colombo Vote : Clash over Secret or Open vote
2025-06-16
Colombo Mayor Vote: After nearly an hour of intense debate, both NPP and Opposition have finally agreed to proceed withContinue Reading