SLBFE opens applications for 16,000 jobs in Israel — how to apply
2026-08-10
Applications open today for Sri Lankan workers seeking employment in Israel’s restaurant and renovation sectors, the Sri Lanka Bureau ofContinue Reading
Sajith donates Rs. 500,000 to Sri Lanka Singers’ Association welfare fund
2026-08-10
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has reaffirmed his support for Sri Lanka’s artistic community by donating Rs. 500,000 to the welfareContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 339
2026-08-10
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (10), comparedContinue Reading
Port City residents’ right to vote in LG elections questioned at SOC
2026-08-10
Fundamental rights of citizens are being violated as residents of Colombo Port City remain unable to cast their ballots inContinue Reading
Sagara Kariyawasam arrested over comments on alleged plot to assassinate IGP
2026-08-10
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) overContinue Reading
Rough seas, strong winds: Fishing communities advised not to venture out to sea
2026-08-10
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas, effective until 7.00 am tomorrow (11).Continue Reading
Castlereigh, Maussakele Reservoirs reach spill level after heavy rains
2026-08-10
Heavy rainfall in the catchment areas has pushed both the Castlereigh and Maussakele reservoirs to spill level this morning, accordingContinue Reading
Film producers lodge complaint over pirated Sinhala movie
2026-08-10
A complaint has been lodged with the Moratuwa Police over the illegal posting of a locally produced Sinhala film onContinue Reading
23-year-old suspect arrested over Dehiwala shooting attempt
2026-08-10
A 23‑year‑old suspect from Homagama has been arrested in connection with an attempted murder by shooting in Dehiwala earlier thisContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records 89,639 dengue cases, 65 deaths in 2026
2026-08-10
Sri Lanka has recorded 89,639 dengue cases so far in 2026, with 65 deaths reported, according to the latest figuresContinue Reading
2026 A/Level Exams begin today across 2,532 Centres
2026-08-10
The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination commenced today and will continue until September 5, with 2,532 examination centres operating acrossContinue Reading
Showers expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-10
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle andContinue Reading
SLPP General Secretary summoned over statement on IGP
2026-08-10
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has been summoned to appear before the Central Crime Investigation BureauContinue Reading
WCA welcomes formation of Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association
2026-08-10
The World Cricketers’ Association (WCA) has welcomed the formation of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association (SLPCA), describing it asContinue Reading
SLC pays USD 164,000 settlement to Chandika Hathurusinghe, ends CAS dispute
2026-08-10
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has paid a settlement of USD 164,000 (approximately Rs. 55 million) to former Sri Lanka headContinue Reading
Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay opens up about his Sri Lankan roots
2026-08-09
Jason Sanjay, the son of actor and politician Vijay, has spoken about his Sri Lankan family roots and his connectionContinue Reading
Why is Sri Lanka’s Fish Catch Declining? NARA asked to investigate
2026-08-09
The Ministry of Fisheries has requested a scientific report on fish populations in Sri Lankan waters following concerns raised byContinue Reading
Urgent warning issued for fishers as seas turn very rough from Matara to Pottuvil
2026-08-09
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has issued an urgent advisory warning small and one-day fishing vessels not toContinue Reading