One injured as container topples onto three-wheeler (CCTV)
2025-06-26
One person was reported injured after a container toppled onto a three-wheeler near the Orugodawatte junction this morning. It isContinue Reading
Road safety program launched for schoolchildren
2025-06-26
Two educational programmes focused on educating schoolchildren about road safety and responsible behaviour on the roads were launched today underContinue Reading
Boossa Prison inmate reported dead after attempting suicide
2025-06-26
An inmate of the Boossa Prison has been reported dead after attempting suicide this afternoon, it was reported. According toContinue Reading
NIRDC, ADB, & JICA hold talks to boost Sri Lanka’s innovation and youth
2025-06-26
The National Initiative for the Commercialisation of Research and Development (NIRDC) recently held a series of discussions with the AsianContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tour of Zimbabwe: 5 game schedule announced
2025-06-26
Sri Lanka Tour of Zimbabwe 2025 The Sri Lanka National Men’s Team will tour Zimbabwe during the months of August–Continue Reading
City of Dreams Sri Lanka to Launch on 2nd August 2025
2025-06-26
John Keells Holdings PLC (JKH) and Melco Resorts & Entertainment (MRE) proudly announces the grand opening of City of DreamsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to Import 40,000MT of Rice to substitute Keeri Samba
2025-06-26
The Food Policy and Security Committee has recommended the importation of 40,000 metric tonnes of rice as a substitute forContinue Reading
43 charges against Keheliya & family from Bribery
2025-06-26
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today filed indictments against former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and fiveContinue Reading
AG’s position not in Archchuna’s favour in MP eligibility case
2025-06-26
The Court of Appeal today commenced hearings into a Writ of Quo Warranto application filed against Parliamentarian Archchuna Ramanathan, challengingContinue Reading
Manada Yahampath : New Deputy Chief of Staff appointed for Sri Lanka Army
2025-06-26
Major General Manada Yahampath, Colonel of the Regiment of Sri Lanka Light Infantry, has been appointed as the 47th DeputyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s exports surge to US$ 6.9 Bn in first five months of 2025
2025-06-26
Sri Lanka’s export sector demonstrated remarkable resilience and steady progress during the first five months of 2025, with total exportsContinue Reading
Sunil Handunneththi represents SL at 2025 World Economic Forum
2025-06-26
Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi has represented Sri Lanka at the Annual Meeting of the New ChampionsContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (25 June), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
29 yr old man shot in Anuradhapura critical
2025-06-26
One person has sustained serious injuries in a shooting reported in the Galkulama area in Anuradhapura on Wednesday. The PoliceContinue Reading
New Chief of Staff appointed for Sri Lanka Army
2025-06-26
Major General Kapila Dolage of the Corps of Sri Lanka Engineers has been appointed as the 67th Chief of StaffContinue Reading
Bribery : Former Health Ministry Secretary arrested
2025-06-26
Former Health Ministry Secretary Janaka Sri Chandragupta was arrested this morning (June 26) by officials of the Bribery Commission. HeContinue Reading
‘Clean Sri Lanka Day’ : Special programme to combat dengue in schools
2025-06-26
The Ministry of Education, in collaboration with the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, has organised a dengue eradication programme across allContinue Reading
NPP secures control of Tangalle UC and Bulathsinhala PS
2025-06-26
The National People’s Power (NPP) has secured control of the Tangalle Urban Council and the Bulathsinhala Pradeshiya Sabha. NPP candidateContinue Reading