Cardinals signal with Black smoke again : No new Pope yet
2025-05-08
Black smoke rose from the chimney over the Sistine Chapel at 11:50 on Thursday morning, signalling the second ballot ofContinue Reading
New radiation detection equipment commissioned at Colombo Port
2025-05-08
The new radiation detection equipment at Port of Colombo, provided by the US Department of Energy/National Nuclear Security Administration’s (DOE/NNSA)Continue Reading
India says neutralised Pakistan missiles aimed at 15 cities
2025-05-08
Pakistan attempts late last night and early this morning to escalate tension with India by targeting military installations in 15Continue Reading
Court of Appeal quashes RDA DG’s appointment
2025-05-08
The Court of Appeal has issued a writ order cancelling the decision to appoint S.M.P. Sooriya Bandara as the DirectorContinue Reading
1978 Sri Lankan Film Gehenu Lamai to screen at Cannes Film Festival
2025-05-08
Gehenu Lamai (Girls) the 1978 Sinhala-language film by Dr. Sumitra Peries, has been selected for the Cannes Classics section atContinue Reading
PSL to be rescheduled amidst Drone scare
2025-05-08
The Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) has announced the rescheduling of the remaining Pakistan Super League (PSL) 2025 fixtures,Continue Reading
Colombo : NPP claims mandate as SJB mayoral candidate also fails to get elected
2025-05-08
The National People’s Power (NPP) has the right to form the administration of the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), as theContinue Reading
UN-Affiliated Vietnamese Buddhist society funded Private Jet for President’s return
2025-05-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s return to Sri Lanka on May 6 aboard a private jet sparked debate in Parliament today,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms non-aligned stance amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
2025-05-08
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s non-aligned position in the event of a potential escalation in tensions between IndiaContinue Reading
Severe lightning : Red alert issued to 16 districts
2025-05-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Central, Uva, Eastern, Northern, North-central provinces andContinue Reading
Colombo Schoolgirl Death : Teacher transferred with immediate effect
2025-05-08
The Ministry of Education has taken steps to immediately transfer the school teacher of a Colombo girls’ school related toContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08 May), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
SL delegation meets ADB President
2025-05-08
A Sri Lankan delegation, led by Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana, has met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato KandaContinue Reading
Kashmir updates : India & Pakistan exchange fire overnight
2025-05-08
The Indian army said its soldiers exchanged fire with the Pakistani army overnight along the de facto border in Kashmir.Continue Reading
Govt reveals “massive cost” Ranil spent for 23 foreign tours
2025-05-08
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe incurred expenses totalling Rs. 1.27 billion for 23 overseas visits between 2022 and 2024, Chief GovernmentContinue Reading
Will the Electricity price increase? Energy Minister replies
2025-05-08
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody says the government hopes to keep electricity tariffs unchanged. Speaking in Parliament today, Minister JayakodyContinue Reading
SriLankan announces cancellation of all flights to Pakistan
2025-05-08
SriLankan Airlines has announced that all flights to Pakistan have been cancelled over safety concerns due to instructions issued regardingContinue Reading
New Commissioner General of Examinations appointed
2025-05-08
Subhashini Indika Kumari Liyanage has been appointed Commissioner General of Examinations, effective immediately. She previously served as an Examinations CommissionerContinue Reading