NMRA resumes price controls; 350 drug prices reduced
2025-11-17
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has reduced the prices of 350 medicines used for a range of conditions includingContinue Reading
Ministers meet crisis hit local big onion farmers
2025-11-17
A discussion aimed at formulating a systematic programme to address the issues faced by local big onion farmers was heldContinue Reading
Marikkar questions STF security provided for Minister Wijepala
2025-11-17
Opposition MP S. M. Marikkar accused the government of maintaining a duplicitous policy on security arrangements for lawmakers. He claimedContinue Reading
Nov 21: Basil wanted in Court on the Same Day as the Nugegoda Rally
2025-11-17
Founder of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Basil Rajapaksa is due to appear before the Matara Magistrate’s Court onContinue Reading
Rare Dugong rescued off Mannar coast
2025-11-17
A Dugong dugon was found entangled in a fishing net in the coastal waters of Vidattaltivu, Kattalampiddy, in the MannarContinue Reading
Sri Lanka greets lucky French couple as milestone two millionth arrivals
2025-11-17
Sri Lanka welcomes two millionth tourist for 2025, signalling strong rebound in arrivals. Sri Lanka on Monday marked a majorContinue Reading
Trincomalee incident : Police issue clarification
2025-11-17
Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification statement regarding a video currently circulating on social media platforms, showing a commotionContinue Reading
Another ugly incident targeting a tourist : Suspect arrested
2025-11-17
A 32-year-old resident of Kurunegala has been arrested for engaging in an indecent act in front of a group ofContinue Reading
Saudi issues Postal Stamp to mark Saudi – Sri Lanka 50th Anniversary of Diplomatic Relations
2025-11-17
Saudi Post (SPL) has issued a commemorative postal stamp to mark the 50th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relationsContinue Reading
Head Coach ka Hukum: RR’s Introduction Video of Sanga Goes Viral
2025-11-17
Rajasthan Royals have appointed former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara as their new head coach for the upcoming IPL season,Continue Reading
The low pressure area over the island : New weather warning
2025-11-17
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 NOVEMBER 2025 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 17 NOVEMBER 2025 The low pressure area over theContinue Reading
Ousted Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina sentenced to death for crimes against humanity
2025-11-17
Bangladesh’s deposed prime minister Sheikh Hasina has been sentenced to death in absentia by a court in Dhaka for crimesContinue Reading
ITAK demands Deputy FM’s resignation
2025-11-17
The Illankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has called on all Tamil members of the National Peoples’ Power (NPP), including TrincomaleeContinue Reading
Tourist arrivals in 2025 surpass the 02 million mark
2025-11-17
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) says the country has surpassed the two-million mark in foreign tourist arrivals forContinue Reading
Former Chairman arrested over unlawful recruitment granted bail
2025-11-17
Former Chairman of the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau, Anura Walpola, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission earlier today,Continue Reading
Ousted former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina convicted of crimes against humanity
2025-11-17
A Bangladesh court convicted ousted prime minister Sheikh Hasina of crimes against humanity on Monday, concluding a months-long trial thatContinue Reading
Disciplinary action against SLFP members who backed NPP budgets
2025-11-17
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) has announced that it will take strict disciplinary action against party members who supportedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-11-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to last Friday. According to theContinue Reading