SJB forms Deraniyagala Pradeshiya Sabha
2025-07-08
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Deraniyagala Pradeshiya Sabha. SJB candidate Indika Prasad Ranasinghe wasContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08 July), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Industry groups call to regulate low quality non-tax-paying Temu-Ali Express imports
2025-07-08
Local industry groups are urging comprehensive reform of Sri Lanka’s cross-border e-commerce framework, warning that policy gaps and Customs loopholesContinue Reading
Public complaints : Special Police hotlines announced
2025-07-08
The Sri Lanka Police has announced special hotlines and emails for the public to file complaints regarding various incidents, includingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to implement property tax in 2027? What does the IMF document say?
2025-07-08
The Sri Lankan government plans to introduce a nationwide property tax by the first half of 2027, as part ofContinue Reading
Enforced disappearances : CID takes over Lalith-Kugan probe
2025-07-08
The investigation into the disappearances of Lalith Weeraraj and Kugan Muruganandan has been handed over to the Criminal Investigation Department,Continue Reading
Tamil Nadu CM inaugurates 700 new housing units for Sri Lankan Tamils
2025-07-08
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin on Monday inaugurated 729 newly built houses, constructed for Rs 38.76 crore, in SriContinue Reading
Medical fraud : Specialist neurosurgeon further remanded
2025-07-08
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has further remanded until 15 July, Dr. Maheshi Wijeratne, a specialist neurosurgeon at Sri JayewardenepuraContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Belgium Ports deepen ties through fact-finding visit
2025-07-08
The Sri Lanka Embassy in Belgium, together with the Port of Antwerp-Bruges International (PoABI) in Belgium, organized a two-day fact-findingContinue Reading
Trincomalee foreigner assault : One suspect arrested
2025-07-08
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, has condemned the recent assault of a group of foreign tourists in Trincomalee,Continue Reading
Vehicle imports : Govt warns public of false news
2025-07-08
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Anil Jayantha Fernando, says news reports claiming that the Treasury has issued a red alertContinue Reading
SLMC’s Abthul Wazeeth appointed Member of Parliament
2025-07-08
Mohamed Sheriff Abthul Wazeeth was sworn in as a Member of Parliament from the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) beforeContinue Reading
Supreme Court rules Police violated farmers’ rights in protest arrests
2025-07-08
The Supreme Court on Monday ruled that the Police had violated fundamental human rights when two farmers were arrested andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Official Reserve : Slight dip in June
2025-07-08
The official reserve assets were valued at USD 6,080 million in June 2025, according to the Central Bank of SriContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-07-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08Continue Reading
“Only public pressure forced the U-turn” – Sajith on KDU MBBS Saga
2025-07-08
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the Government of playing with the futures of young students, following its sudden reversalContinue Reading
Under the Beauty, the Buried Truth: What Chemmani Means for Sri Lanka’s Soul
2025-07-08
By Arun Arokianathan If you’ve ever been to Sri Lanka, you’ve likely heard someone talk about how beautiful it is.Continue Reading
8 Sri Lankan Cricketers set for ILT20 2025/26 Season
2025-07-08
Eight Sri Lankan cricketers have secured spots in the upcoming International League T20 (ILT20) 2025/26 season, which is scheduled toContinue Reading