SL will meet external debt obligations independently by 2028 – President
2025-06-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says by 2028, the government will have laid the foundation for a stable and self-reliant SriContinue Reading
85-point proposal on road safety to be enforced from 01 July
2025-06-16
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake says an 85-point proposal to ensure road safety will be enforced from 01 July, with aContinue Reading
CMC vote : Sajith accuses Govt of violating guidelines
2025-06-16
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa alleged today that the government has blatantly violated the 2025 guidelines issued by the Ministry ofContinue Reading
2025 ICC Women’s WC : Sri Lanka to play 5 home games
2025-06-16
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the schedule for the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025, where hosts IndiaContinue Reading
Newly built residential quarters handed over to the Police
2025-06-16
The official handing over of 40 houses of the newly built 14-story Police Residential Complex built in Colombo-13 was heldContinue Reading
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