Cabinet approves Rs. 1.2bn to procure vehicles, equipment for expressways
2026-08-11
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure new vehicles and equipment for the operation and maintenance ofContinue Reading
Trump reportedly hid in catering container to board secret flight in Turkey amid Iran threat
2026-08-11
Donald Trump departed on a secret military flight from Turkey to Britain last month when the White House said heContinue Reading
Cabinet approves over Rs. 1 billion capital for Lanka Metro Transit expansion
2026-08-11
The Cabinet has approved the provision of more than Rs. 1 billion in equity capital to Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka face Big Wicketkeeping Call as India Test nears
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka are set to turn to either Niroshan Dickwella or uncapped Anjala Bandara for the wicketkeeper’s role in theContinue Reading
Bizarre twist in Australia as ‘body’ in suitcase turns out to be lifelike doll
2026-08-11
Australian police have ended a homicide investigation that began with two members of the public on a Sunday drive findingContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 339
2026-08-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further the US Dollar today (11), compared to Monday, with the USD selling rateContinue Reading
Miss Polski 2026 highlights Sri Lanka’s attractions
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka featured prominently at the Miss Polski 2026 grand final gala, held in the historic Polish city of NowyContinue Reading
AmCham urges business leaders to make cybersecurity a boardroom priority
2026-08-11
Cybersecurity must move beyond the IT department and into the boardroom, business leaders were told at SeCure 2026, a high‑levelContinue Reading
Pradeshiya Sabha technical officer arrested over alleged Rs. 40,000 bribe
2026-08-11
A Technical Officer of the Alayadivembu Pradeshiya Sabha was arrested yesterday on bribery allegations following a raid by officers ofContinue Reading
Three‑vehicle collision reported on Southern Expressway (video)
2026-08-11
An accident occurred this morning on the Southern Expressway when three vehicles collided on the lane heading from Matara towardsContinue Reading
Joint STF–Wildlife operation uncovers illegal trade in animal parts
2026-08-11
Two suspects have been arrested in Kuruvita with a cache of strictly protected wild animal parts following a joint raidContinue Reading
Avant Garde Chairman Senadhipathi appears before Bribery Commission
2026-08-11
Avant Garde Chairman Nishshanka Senadhipathi appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning to provideContinue Reading
ICC ODI World Cup 2027 : 10 teams qualify
2026-08-11
Sri Lanka have secured direct qualification for the 2027 ICC Men’s Cricket World Cup, joining the eight teams that haveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka dengue cases top 90,000 in 2026
2026-08-11
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surged past 90,000 this year, with the latest surveillance data showing 90,306 infections reportedContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 339
2026-08-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (11), comparedContinue Reading
World Elephant Day: Sri Lanka gazettes new elephant corridors to ease conflict
2026-08-11
On the eve of World Elephant Day, the Ministry of Environment has reaffirmed its commitment to a permanent, scientific, andContinue Reading
Grama Niladhari strike enters second day island‑wide
2026-08-11
Strike action by Grama Niladharis is underway in several areas for the second consecutive day, with officers across the islandContinue Reading
Passport issuance resumes as Immigration system restored
2026-08-11
The sudden breakdown in the computer system of the Department of Immigration and Emigration that occurred this morning has beenContinue Reading