Sri Lanka to host Gem City Ratnapura 2026 in August
2026-06-18
Sri Lanka’s historic gem capital is set to shine on the global stage as preparations are finalized for the internationalContinue Reading
UK Trade Envoy meets Handunneththi : Discusses boosting Sri Lanka exports via zero‑tariff scheme
2026-06-18
UK Trade Envoy Lord Hannett of Everton and British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of IndustryContinue Reading
Court of Appeal postpones hearing on Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition
2026-06-18
The Court of Appeal today ordered that further consideration of the petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, seeking anContinue Reading
President’s Fund grants monthly aid to Sri Lankan Olympian Ranatunge Karunananda’s widow
2026-06-18
The wife of the late Sri Lankan Olympian Ranatunge Karunananda, will now receive monthly financial assistance from the President’s FundContinue Reading
Moscow refinery ablaze as Ukraine launches biggest attack on Russian capital in years
2026-06-18
The Russian capital was ablaze Thursday, after Ukraine launched what appeared to be its largest attack on the city sinceContinue Reading
UAE to ban children under 15 from accessing social media platforms
2026-06-18
The UAE Cabinet on Thursday issued a new resolution banning children under 15 from accessing social media platforms. Those betweenContinue Reading
Oil falls to lowest since start of Iran war after ceasefire deal signed
2026-06-18
Oil prices fell 2% on Thursday to their lowest since the first trading day of the Iran war, as aContinue Reading
Teldeniya body: dramatic CCTV footage shows how woman’s body was moved
2026-06-18
CCTV footage has reportedly captured the moment a man moved the body of a woman on the night before itContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans new customs policies to avoid 12.5% US tariffs – report
2026-06-18
Sri Lanka plans to tighten customs screening to better identify imported goods made with forced labour and to implement internationalContinue Reading
Minister urges weekly 30–45 minutes of cleaning surroundings to prevent dengue
2026-06-18
The Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs has announced the establishment of active special committees at district and divisionalContinue Reading
World No. 1 Taavi Samaraweera returns after triumphant European tour
2026-06-18
Sri Lanka’s Taavi Samaraweera, ranked world No.1 in the under‑11 table tennis category, returned to the country this morning afterContinue Reading
Advisory issued for rough seas and strong winds
2026-06-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas extending fromContinue Reading
UNP questions whether Govt sought US FBI material on Easter Attacks probe
2026-06-18
The United National Party (UNP) has issued a statement questioning whether the Sri Lankan government has sought access to materialContinue Reading
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate steady at Rs. 339
2026-06-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rateContinue Reading
Former private secretary to Gotabaya Rajapaksa Sugeeshwara Bandara arrested
2026-06-18
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken into custody the leader of the New People’s Front, Sugeeshwara Bandara. According toContinue Reading
Young athletes called to represent Sri Lanka at Clean Sport Youth Camp in South Korea
2026-06-18
The Sri Lanka Anti‑Doping Agency (SLADA) has announced an opportunity for young athletes and a coach to represent the nationContinue Reading
Health Promotion Bureau urges immediate action as Dengue risk escalates
2026-06-18
The Health Promotion Bureau has issued a nationwide awareness message urging families to act immediately against the rising threat ofContinue Reading
Badulla–Nanu Oya train service to resume from June 20
2026-06-18
The Railway Department has announced that passenger train services between Badulla and Nanu Oya will recommence from June 20, followingContinue Reading