Update: Meegoda shooting : Former PS Councillor dies
2025-08-12
Former member of the Homagama Pradeshiya Sabha, Shantha Mudunkotuwa, who was injured in a shooting reported in Meegoda today, hasContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-08-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly changed against the US Dollar today (12 Aug), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Eravur observes Day of Mourning for 121 Muslims massacred in 1990
2025-08-12
All businesses in Eravur, Batticaloa, remained closed today in remembrance of the 121 Muslims who were brutally massacred in EravurContinue Reading
Arrest warrant issued for Rajitha
2025-08-12
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today issued an arrest warrant for former Fisheries Minister Rajitha Senaratne after the Bribery Commission informedContinue Reading
Fake Nine Arch AI video puts Tourists in trouble
2025-08-12
Local and foreign tourists have been warned of a fake AI-generated video circulating on social media, showing the Nine ArchContinue Reading
Opposition submits NCM against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekera
2025-08-12
A no-confidence motion (NCM) against Deputy Defence Minister Major General (Retired) Aruna Jayasekara has been submitted to the Speaker ofContinue Reading
Nearly 62,000 to be recruited for state jobs : President
2025-08-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said that cabinet approval has been granted to recruit nearly 62,000 people for state jobs. SpeakingContinue Reading
Horana UC postponed after councillor’s resignation drama
2025-08-12
The Horana Urban Council has been postponed for 14 days due to a dispute among members of the United NationalContinue Reading
Minister Jayakody to head SL-Saudi Parliamentary Friendship Association
2025-08-12
Minister of Energy, Kumara Jayakody, has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka – Saudi Arabia Parliamentary FriendshipContinue Reading
First batch of SL–Australia aviation program departs for Brisbane
2025-08-12
Students of the first intake of the collaborative Australian Diploma of Aircraft Maintenance Engineering by Aviation Australia and SriLankan AviationContinue Reading
India-SL hold talks on stronger cooperation in Education Sector
2025-08-12
The importance of building stronger cooperation between India and Sri Lanka, especially in the areas of Education, was discussed duringContinue Reading
Special train for Madhu Festival
2025-08-12
Special train services will operate for the festival of the National Shrine of Our Lady of Madhu held on 15thContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to review intellectual property laws for music sector
2025-08-12
A discussion on enforcing intellectual property laws in Sri Lanka’s music industry was held Monday at the Ministry of Trade,Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12 Aug),Continue Reading
Gold hidden in vehicle spare parts seized at BIA
2025-08-12
A 48-year-old man was arrested at the Katunayake Airport on Monday for smuggling 28 gold biscuits weighing 3.266 kilos, byContinue Reading
Deshapriya calls for ‘Youth Quota’ in Parliament, Provincial Councils
2025-08-12
Former Election Commissioner Mahinda Deshapriya has called for a dedicated youth quota in parliamentary and provincial council elections, similar toContinue Reading
“President AKD restructured debt, which even Ranil could not”
2025-08-12
Deputy Minister of Lands and Irrigation Susil Ranasinghe says President Anura Kumara Dissanayake restructured Sri Lanka’s debt, which even formerContinue Reading
Cabinet approves removal of Railway GM Dhammika Jayasundara
2025-08-12
Cabinet approval has been granted for the removal of Dhammika Jayasundara from his position as the General Manager of Railways.Continue Reading