SriLankan Airlines announces changes to European routes
2025-06-13
SriLankan Airlines has announced changes to its European routes as escalating tensions in the Middle East have resulted in airspaceContinue Reading
President’s German visit : Schedule for day 3
2025-06-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is on an official visit to Germany, is scheduled to attend a meeting with representativesContinue Reading
Iran launches about 100 drones towards Israel
2025-06-13
Israel’s military said Iran launched about 100 drones toward Israel on Friday and that it was making an effort toContinue Reading
ITAK forms Jaffna Municipal Council
2025-06-13
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) has formed the Jaffna Municipal Council after securing a majority of votes. ITAK GeneralContinue Reading
Health Minister opens Hospital Ward built with Devalaya Donations
2025-06-13
A new ward complex at the Kataragama District Hospital, constructed at a cost of Rs. 33 million using donations fromContinue Reading
Global oil prices soar after Israel attacks Iran
2025-06-13
Global oil prices surged on Friday following reports that Israel had launched strikes on Iran, marking a significant escalation inContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (13 June),Continue Reading
Senior Iranian Military officials killed in Israeli attacks
2025-06-13
Major General Mohammad Bagheri, the chief of staff of Iran’s armed forces, was killed by Israeli strikes, Iran’s state TVContinue Reading
SLPP wins 2 chairmanships of NPP-led councils
2025-06-13
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has taken control of the Kuliyapitiya and Udubaddawa Pradeshiya Sabhas, in which the NationalContinue Reading
High risk winds : Alert issued for 15 districts
2025-06-13
Strong winds of about (50-60) kmph can be expected at times over Northern, North-central, North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provincesContinue Reading
68 more unauthorised prison releases – Police
2025-06-13
Sri Lanka Police says a probe by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has found that 68 prisoners had been unlawfullyContinue Reading
Inland Revenue reopens Tourist VAT Refund Scheme registration for retailers
2025-06-13
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reopened registration for authorized retailers under the Tourist VAT Refund Scheme (TVRS), enabling eligibleContinue Reading
Air India plane crash near Ahmedabad: What we know
2025-06-13
An Air India Boeing 787 Dreamliner plane with at least 242 people on board crashed in a densely populated residentialContinue Reading
France mulls social media ban for under-15s after fatal school stabbing
2025-06-13
French authorities have announced plans to ban social media for under-15s and the sale of knives to minors after theContinue Reading
About 100 mm of rain expected in several areas today
2025-06-13
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern and North-western provinces today, according to the Department ofContinue Reading
Israel launches major strike on Iran
2025-06-13
Israeli military says it launched a wave of strikes against Iranian military and nuclear sites in a major escalation againstContinue Reading
Former Army Commander General Hamilton Wanasinghe Passes Away
2025-06-13
General Hamilton Wanasinghe VSV, NDC, USP, a former Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, has passed away, his family announcedContinue Reading
15000 tourists to visit Sri Lanka for Bohra Convention
2025-06-12
Secretary to the President Dr Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has instructed relevant officials to provide the maximum support necessary to successfullyContinue Reading