Ranil given new date by Bribery Commission
2025-04-21
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has been summoned before the Bribery Commission this week. Accordingly, the former President has been requestedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan President pays tribute to the late Pope Francis
2025-04-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, on behalf of Sri Lanka and its citizens, has expressed condolences over the demise of PopeContinue Reading
22 Army soldiers injured in bus accident
2025-04-21
Twenty-two (22) Army soldiers have been injured in an accident involving a bus reported near the Manamala Junction on theContinue Reading
Underworld : Two arrested with fake number plates
2025-04-21
Two more suspects have been arrested in connection with the eight suspected gang members linked to alleged organised crime bossContinue Reading
Easter attacks : 7 key questions from Cardinal
2025-04-21
The Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, has urged the President to cleanse society of all elements that encouraged, aidedContinue Reading
Missing sprint event due to official’s blunder : Two athletes speak out
2025-04-21
Two Sri Lankan female athletes who had lost their opportunity to compete in the 2025 Asian Youth Athletics Championships haveContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-04-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (21 Apr), compared to last Thursday. According toContinue Reading
Vatican announces Pope Francis’ death – statement in full
2025-04-21
A short while ago, His Eminence, Cardinal Farrell, announced with sorrow the death of Pope Francis, with these words: DearestContinue Reading
Pope Francis has died, Vatican says
2025-04-21
Pope Francis, voice for the poor who reshaped the Catholic Church but faced fierce resistance, has died at 88, theContinue Reading
Advisory for severe lightning issued to 13 districts
2025-04-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern, Uva, Central and North-central provinces andContinue Reading
SLTB records Rs. 1300 mn income during April festive season
2025-04-21
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has reported an income of Rs. 1300 million during the April festive season. AddressingContinue Reading
‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’ : Veneration time extended
2025-04-21
The veneration time of the ‘Siri Dalada Vandanawa’, a special exposition of the Sacred Tooth Relic at the Sri DaladaContinue Reading
India announces list of contracted players for 2024-25 season
2025-04-21
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the Annual Player Contracts for Team India (Senior Men) forContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-04-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21 Apr),Continue Reading
Chamara Sampath further remanded
2025-04-21
Badulla District MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been further remanded until 05 May 2025 by the Badulla Magistrate’s Court. ChamaraContinue Reading
“Abuse of office” : Sajith takes on President AKD
2025-04-21
The President hinting at withholding funds before an election is not just unethical, it is an abuse of office, OppositionContinue Reading
Maithripala questioned by CID agian
2025-04-21
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today to record a statement. It is reportedContinue Reading
Bribery Commission to file 50 cases involving Govt officials
2025-04-21
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) is taking measures to file 50 cases related to corruptionContinue Reading