School chat turns violent : Man fires gun over argument
2025-05-28
A 53-year-old man has been arrested in Negombo for allegedly attempting to shoot a former schoolmate following an argument inContinue Reading
“No Cabinet reshuffle or PM change” : Minister Lal Kantha dismisses rumours
2025-05-28
Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has dismissed speculation of an imminent Cabinet reshuffle or a change in Prime Minister, stating suchContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for committee to recommend amendments to Online Safety Act
2025-05-28
Cabinet approval has been granted to appoint a committee to recommend amendments to the Online Safety Act No. 9 ofContinue Reading
“Malini not one of the 225” MP releases evidence of lawful Medical fund use
2025-05-28
Matale District MP Rohini Kaviratne has strongly defended the late actress and former MP Malini Fonseka, denying claims thatContinue Reading
Govt to introduce local legal framework against foreign terrorist militants
2025-05-28
The Cabinet has approved a proposal on the introduction of a local legal framework to act against foreign terrorist militants. Continue Reading
Cabinet nod for new mechanism to address child abuse incidents
2025-05-28
A 04-point proposal for the establishment of a multi-sectoral mechanism to enable swift action in instances where complaints on childContinue Reading
Police seek public help to locate Bandarawela house robbery suspect
2025-05-28
The Police have sought public assistance to arrest a suspect wanted over the robbery of money and gold jewellery fromContinue Reading
Kalinga Kumarage wins Bronze at Asian Athletics Championship
2025-05-28
Sri Lankan sprinter Kalinga Kumarage secured the bronze medal in the Men’s 400m event at the Asian Athletics Championship 2025Continue Reading
Monitoring platform flags alleged data breach in Sri Lanka’s Pensions Dept
2025-05-28
The Department of Pensions has reportedly been targeted by the Cloak ransomware group, according to cybersecurity monitoring platform FalconFeeds.io. TheContinue Reading
Landmark deal : Ceylon Steel buys 9.99% stake in HNB from Browns Investments
2025-05-28
A landmark stock market transaction took place on Tuesday (27 May), with Ceylon Steel Corporation acquiring a 9.99% stake inContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (28 May), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Advisory for strong winds : Red alert issued for 14 districts
2025-05-28
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds in the Western slopes of the central hills ofContinue Reading
Opposition MP appointed Chair of Parliament Sectoral Oversight Committee
2025-05-28
Opposition MP Ajith. P. Perera has been elected as Chairman of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic DevelopmentContinue Reading
SriLankan Engineering receives certification for MRO Services to Thai Carriers
2025-05-28
SriLankan Engineering, the Maintenance, Repair and Overhaul (MRO) division of SriLankan Airlines, has been certified by the Civil Aviation AuthorityContinue Reading
Former Sri Lanka Cricketer arrested again with Heroin
2025-05-28
Former Sri Lanka fast bowler Shehan Madushanka has been remanded until June 1 by the Kuliyapitiya Magistrate, Randika Lakmal Jayalath,Continue Reading
State-owned company to be established for Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
2025-05-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a state-owned company, as an independent institution, to accelerate Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
EU, US & UK demand fuels 15% surge in Sri Lanka’s Apparel Exports
2025-05-28
Sri Lanka’s apparel exports saw a notable 15.14% year-on-year increase in April 2025, driven by higher demand from key markets,Continue Reading
13-year-old secures Sri Lanka’s first Individual medal at practical shooting World Championship
2025-05-28
In a landmark achievement for Sri Lankan shooting sports, 13-year-old Kael Liyanage clinched the bronze medal in the Super JuniorContinue Reading