New ADB Country Director presents credentials to FM
2026-02-12
The Asian Development Bank’s (ADB) new Country Director for Sri Lanka, Shannon Cowlin, presented credentials to the Minister of ForeignContinue Reading
Lanka Metro Transit bus service from August
2026-02-12
The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to introduce the Lanka Metro Transit bus service as a solution to theContinue Reading
SC issues notices to ex-presidents in FR case on gender policy
2026-02-12
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered notices to be issued to several former and current state officials inContinue Reading
Supreme Court concludes hearing on petitions challenging Deshabandu’s appointment as IGP
2026-02-12
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka on Thursday (12) concluded hearings on a series of Fundamental Rights petitions challenging theContinue Reading
Sajith slams Govt over highest US Garment Tariff in region
2026-02-12
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has criticized the government for maintaining the highest tariff rate in the region on U.S. garmentContinue Reading
Police issue important instructions for lost or stolen phones
2026-02-12
The Sri Lanka Police has urged the public to remain vigilant about the misuse of lost or stolen mobile phones,Continue Reading
Brawl breaks out in Turkish Parliament over justice minister
2026-02-12
Turkey’s parliament descended into chaos on Wednesday (February 11) as a heated confrontation broke out between members of the rulingContinue Reading
CMC’s Sohara Buhari loses council seat after voting for NPP budget
2026-02-12
Sohara Buhari, a member of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) in the Colombo Municipal Council, has lost her councilContinue Reading
Passport issuance resumes : Notice for applicants
2026-02-12
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced that the computer system fault, which resulted in the suspension of theContinue Reading
Police seek public help to find missing woman in Bandarawela
2026-02-12
Police are seeking public help to locate a woman reported missing in Bandarawela. Police said it launched an investigation followingContinue Reading
Central Bank issues strong warning over foreign currency payments
2026-02-12
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has cautioned that all transactions between residents in the country must be conducted inContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-02-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 12), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Speaker’s secretary attempting to conceal evidence: Harshana writes to Bribery Commission
2026-02-12
Opposition MP Harshana Rajakaruna has written to Neil Iddawala, Chairman of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
Three students injured after school wall collapses in Borella
2026-02-12
Three students were hospitalized after a bulldozer from the Colombo Municipal Council’s works unit crashed into a school wallContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 08 districts
2026-02-12
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabragamuwa, and Southern Provinces today. PerContinue Reading
Dasun Shanaka breaks his own Sri Lanka’s fastest fifty record
2026-02-12
Dasun Shanaka smashed the fastest T20 International half-century by a Sri Lankan, reaching the milestone in just 19 balls duringContinue Reading
10 bus drivers, conductors arrested in narcotics checks
2026-02-12
Ten bus drivers and conductors working on private passenger buses have been arrested for using narcotics, it was reported. TheContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee appreciates slightly against the USD
2026-02-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (FebContinue Reading