Sri Lankan mother wins UK appeal to have asylum claim reheard
2025-09-02
A Sri Lankan mother has won her appeal in the UK to have her asylum claim reheard after arguing thatContinue Reading
Supreme Court strengthens child protection in custody rulings
2025-09-02
The Supreme Court has directed the Inspector General of Police to issue strict instructions to all police officers regarding theContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – September 2
2025-09-02
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Foreign Minister briefs Colombo-based diplomatic corps
2025-09-02
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath on Tuesday briefed the Colombo-based diplomatic corps on current developments in Sri Lanka, urging the internationalContinue Reading
Rs. 400 Mn saved in Vadduvakal bridge project, funds redirected to Vanni development
2025-09-02
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake inaugurated the Vadduvakal Bridge project in Mullaitivu, announcing a series of new development initiatives set toContinue Reading
Underworld figures detained for 90 days under Terrorism Act
2025-09-02
The court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to detain five alleged underworld figures for 90 daysContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes self-sufficiency in milk production
2025-09-02
A discussion was held today at the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development with the participation of state and privateContinue Reading
Sirasa secures Asia Cup TV rights for 2025-27
2025-09-02
The exclusive television broadcast rights and non-exclusive digital rights in Sri Lanka for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia CupContinue Reading
Sri Lanka draws nearly 200,000 visitors in August, India leads the way
2025-09-02
Sri Lanka welcomed 198,235 tourists in August 2025, marking a 20.4 per cent increase compared to the same month lastContinue Reading
FSP accuses NPP of forcibly taking over office
2025-09-02
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has accused a group of National People’s Power (NPP) members of having forcibly taken controlContinue Reading
SLPP writes to Mahanayake Theras urging protection of war heroes
2025-09-02
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has written to the Mahanayake Theras of both the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters, raisingContinue Reading
Sunset Holiday Resort for police officers opens in Mannar
2025-09-02
A new holiday resort built for police officers was opened Monday next to the Wankale Police Station. Inspector General ofContinue Reading
President inaugurates first Coconut Seed Production Unit in the North
2025-09-02
The first coconut seed production unit in the Northern Province was inaugurated in Pallai under the patronage of President AnuraContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomes China’s global initiatives at SCO Plus
2025-09-02
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has expressed support for a series of global initiatives introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping atContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar today (02 Sept), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Govt approves recruitment of 554 prison officers
2025-09-02
The government has approved the recruitment of 554 officers to address staff shortages in the Prisons Department. According to PrisonsContinue Reading
‘Toxic Tip’ : Sri Lankan shot among world’s top wildlife photos
2025-09-02
Sri Lanka Wildlife photographer Lakshitha Karunarathna’s photograph ‘Toxic Tip’ is among 100 award-winning photographs selected for the Wildlife Photographer ofContinue Reading
Italian Deputy FM to visit Sri Lanka this week
2025-09-02
Italy’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka fromContinue Reading