S&P upgrades Sri Lanka’s rating to ‘CCC+/C’
2025-09-19
Credit ratings agency S&P Global raised Sri Lanka’s foreign currency ratings to “CCC+/C” from “SD” on Friday, citing progress onContinue Reading
SLAF officer arrested at BIA with gold biscuits worth Rs. 20 Mn
2025-09-19
The Narcotics Control Unit of Sri Lanka Customs apprehended an intelligence officer of the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) atContinue Reading
Mahela urges media to respect Dunith Wellalage’s privacy amid family tragedy
2025-09-19
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has extended his condolences to Dunith Wellalage and his family following the suddenContinue Reading
Six unregistered motorcycles seized in Kalutara raid
2025-09-19
Kalutara Police officers have seized six motorcycles with fake license plates, altered chassis numbers, and no registration during a raidContinue Reading
“I will be there like a father”: Jayasuriya consoles Dunith after father’s death
2025-09-19
Sri Lanka head coach Sanath Jayasuriya has expressed his condolences following the death of cricketer Dunith Wellalage’s father, Suranga Wellalage,Continue Reading
Mark Zuckerberg unveils Meta’s newest AI-powered smart glasses
2025-09-19
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg took the stage on Wednesday to unveil the company’s next-generation artificial intelligence-powered wearable device: a pairContinue Reading
Cricket fraternity rallies around grieving Dunith Wellalage
2025-09-19
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage has returned home after the sudden death of his father, Suranga Wellalage, during the AsiaContinue Reading
Alleged gunman in Dan Priyasad murder arrested in Kegalle
2025-09-19
The suspected gunman in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad was arrested in Ranwala, Kegalle has been arrested, alongContinue Reading
Sri Lanka raises compensation for migrant worker deaths abroad
2025-09-19
The government has decided to increase the compensation paid to the families of Sri Lankan migrant workers who die whileContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (19 Sept), compared to Thursday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
2025-09-19
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa has been further remanded until Sept. 22 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The case wasContinue Reading
Foreign jobs : SLBFE launches special Police investigation unit
2025-09-19
A Special Investigations Unit, staffed by 16 police officers led by a chief inspector, was launched at the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Chronic Kidney Disease claims 05 lives daily in Sri Lanka
2025-09-19
The National Kidney Disease Prevention and Research Unit reports that roughly five people die each day in Sri Lanka dueContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Ukraine discuss closer bilateral cooperation
2025-09-19
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, held a telephone discussion with Ukraine’s DeputyContinue Reading
‘Ali Roshan’ sentenced to 15 years RI
2025-09-19
Samarappulige Niraj Roshan, also known as ‘Ali Roshan,’ has been sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for illegally possessingContinue Reading
Court orders rail accessibility for persons with disabilities in landmark case
2025-09-19
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered public transport services at all railway stations between Vavuniya and Mahawa to be madeContinue Reading
Landslide warnings issued in five districts
2025-09-19
Landslide warnings have been issued for areas across five districts in Sri Lanka following rainfall exceeding 75 mm in theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite to be placed in orbit today
2025-09-19
Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite, named BIRDS-X Dragonfly, is scheduled to be launched into orbit today (September 19) according to theContinue Reading