Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-09-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12 Sep),Continue Reading
Govt reveals funds spent on ex-presidents, widows
2025-09-12
The government has issued a breakdown of the salaries, allowances, and other expenses incurred on behalf of retired Presidents andContinue Reading
President directs provinces to cut costly project offices, deliver results faster
2025-09-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stressed the importance of close coordination and joint action between the central government and provincialContinue Reading
Reception for SL–India Parliamentary Friendship Association held in Colombo
2025-09-12
The High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, hosted a reception in honour of the Sri Lanka–India ParliamentaryContinue Reading
Lankan woman arrested with exotic snakes at BIA
2025-09-12
A Sri Lankan woman has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle six foreignContinue Reading
President discusses taxes with apparel industry representatives
2025-09-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has acknowledged that tax relief should be extended across all sectors, expressing the government’s intention toContinue Reading
Navy foils Mannar bird smuggling racket
2025-09-12
The Sri Lanka Navy prevented a smuggling racket involving 91 birds during a search operation conducted in the vicinity ofContinue Reading
Former Brazilian President Bolsonaro sentenced to 27 years over coup plot
2025-09-12
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been sentenced to 27 years and three months in prison, shortly after a majorityContinue Reading
Police Constable arrested for soliciting Rs. 10,000 bribe
2025-09-12
The Bribery Commission has arrested a Police Constable for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 10,000. According to the Bribery Commission,Continue Reading
About 50 mm of rain expected in some areas today
2025-09-12
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and NuwaraContinue Reading
Sujeewa Senasinghe withdraws letter on Sri Lanka–Israel Parliamentary Friendship Association
2025-09-12
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Sujeewa Senasinghe has withdrawn a letter convening the inaugural meeting of a proposed Sri LankaContinue Reading
Army Lt. Col. arrested over supplying ammunition to underworld figure
2025-09-11
Sri Lanka police today (11) arrested a Lieutenant Colonel attached to the Army on charges of supplying T-56 ammunition toContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – September 11
2025-09-11
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Budget 2026 : Dates announced
2025-09-11
Secretary General of Parliament Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera stated that the second reading of the Appropriation Bill (the budget speech/presentation ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka jumps 15 places in 2025 Global Democracy Index
2025-09-11
Sri Lanka has made a noteworthy leap in the latest Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2025 rankings, climbing 15 spotsContinue Reading
15 Sri Lankan underworld figures arrested overseas : Public Minister
2025-09-11
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says a total of 15 Sri Lankan underworld figures with red notices have beenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 8% fiscal adjustment among biggest globally : World Bank
2025-09-11
The World Bank Group says Sri Lanka’s fiscal adjustment, nearly 8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) since 2021,Continue Reading
Grand welcome for Mahinda in Tangalle
2025-09-11
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who vacated his official residence in Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo today, received a grand welcome uponContinue Reading
