CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (05 March), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Govt confirms second Iranian vessel near Sri Lanka’s EEZ
2026-03-05
Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, today acknowledged that another Iranian vessel is currently in international waters close to SriContinue Reading
Malta-flagged container ship hit by projectile in Strait of Hormuz
2026-03-05
The Omani navy rescued 24 crew members of a Malta-flagged container ship struck by missiles while transiting the Strait ofContinue Reading
Sajith demands clarity on alleged second Iranian vessel near Colombo Port
2026-03-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that information has been received about another Iranian vessel near the Colombo Port within SriContinue Reading
11 MPs appointed to Disaster Preparedness Committee on Cyclone Ditwah
2026-03-05
Members have been appointed to serve on the special parliamentary committee tasked with conducting a full study and submitting proposalsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-03-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (05 March) compared to Wednesday,Continue Reading
Govt, President in talks with ICC on SLC administration
2026-03-05
Minister of Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage says discussions are underway with the International Cricket Council (ICC) regarding the administration ofContinue Reading
US Senate fails to advance war powers measure to rein in Trump’s Iran war
2026-03-05
The United States Senate has failed to pass a resolution seeking to rein in US President Donald Trump’s war withContinue Reading
Police respond to viral video alleging misconduct during search operation
2026-03-05
The Sri Lanka Police has issued a statement regarding a video clip circulating on social media, in which a groupContinue Reading
Foreign Minister in talks with Middle East counterparts
2026-03-05
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has held a series of high‑level discussions with counterparts across the Middle East, underscoringContinue Reading
Central Expressway: Kurunegala – Dambulla stretch to be expedited
2026-03-05
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expedite the construction of the Central Expressway from Kurunegala to Dambulla. AccordingContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Mathugama
2026-03-05
A shooting incident was reported last night (04) near the water tank that supplies water to the Mathugama Kanda area,Continue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-03-05
Showers are expected in a few parts of Sri Lanka today, while mainly dry weather will prevail over the otherContinue Reading
7 key updates from the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran
2026-03-05
In the last 6 hours, the situation in the Middle East has remained critical as the regional conflict enters itsContinue Reading
Sri Lankan government must clarify if it knew of mission: Namal
2026-03-05
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says the Sri Lankan government must clarify whether it was aware ofContinue Reading
Pettah Central Bus Stand renovation to be completed by mid-April
2026-03-04
Renovation work at the Pettah Central Bus Stand is progressing rapidly and is expected to be completed within the firstContinue Reading
131 Sri Lankans stranded at Saudi Arabia and Oman airports – Foreign Minister
2026-03-04
At least 109 Sri Lankans are stranded at an airport in Saudi Arabia, while another 22 remain stranded at anContinue Reading
Japan allocates over $100,000 for welfare projects in Sri Lanka’s north and east
2026-03-04
Japan has provided funding for two projects aimed at improving educational infrastructure and student welfare in Sri Lanka’s NorthernContinue Reading