IMF : Sri Lanka on track for next funding tranche pending review
2025-06-13
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) says the Sri Lankan Government remains committed to its Economic Reforms Programme objectives, bringing itContinue Reading
National Alliance of Muslim Communities Sri Lanka condemns attack on Iran
2025-06-13
The National Alliance of Muslim Communities of Sri Lanka has condemned Israel’s unprovoked military aggression against the sovereign state ofContinue Reading
SJB-led opposition forms Ududumbara Pradeshiya Sabha
2025-06-13
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) led opposition has secured control of the Ududumbara Pradeshiya Sabha in Kandy. The joint oppositionContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (13 June), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
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