Yoshitha’s money laundering case fixed for pre-trial conference on Nov. 3
2026-09-28
The Colombo High Court today (28) ordered that the money laundering case filed against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former PresidentContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate around Rs. 334–335
2026-09-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (28), comparedContinue Reading
Injured elephant Kawanthissa shows signs of recovery as treatment continues
2026-09-28
Wildlife veterinarians have reported signs of improvement in the condition of Kawanthissa, the elephant receiving treatment after suffering gunshot injuriesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka targets 4 million tourists, US$8 billion in revenue by 2030 – PM
2026-09-28
The Government is targeting four million tourist arrivals annually and US$8 billion in tourism revenue by 2030, Prime Minister HariniContinue Reading
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to address UN General Assembly today
2026-09-28
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to address the 81st Session of the UnitedContinue Reading
Sajith calls for successor IMF deal after current programme ends in 2027
2026-09-28
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on the Government to pursue a successor agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF)Continue Reading
ChatGPT used to prepare Police body cam tender requirements, Mudalige alleges
2026-09-28
People’s Struggle Movement activist Wasantha Mudalige has alleged that information generated using ChatGPT was copied into documents prepared for aContinue Reading
SJB MP Kavinda Jayawardena to address European Roundtable on political interference
2026-09-28
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardena is set to address an international roundtable in Brussels, Belgium, focusing on strengtheningContinue Reading
Rain expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-09-28
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara-EliyaContinue Reading
Ireland defeat Israel 3-0, refuse handshakes over Gaza
2026-09-28
Republic of Ireland players refused to shake hands with their Israeli counterparts and bowed their heads during Israel’s national anthemContinue Reading
Tilvin Silva in India under BJP’s ‘KNOW BJP’ programme
2026-09-28
A five-member Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) delegation led by General Secretary Tilvin Silva has begun a visit to India, holdingContinue Reading
President announces Rs. 41 billion fuel subsidy for three months
2026-09-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that the government plans to provide a fuel subsidy for three months — October,Continue Reading
Warm weather advisory issued for several parts of Sri Lanka
2026-09-27
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is likely to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places inContinue Reading
Rs. 1.5 billion: More details emerge on massive Jaffna drug haul
2026-09-27
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized approximately 81 kilograms of ICE and heroin with an estimated street value of moreContinue Reading
30% of Sri Lanka’s elephants are deaf: Deputy Minister
2026-09-27
Around 30% of Sri Lanka’s elephants are unable to hear, with the use of substandard “elephant crackers” contributing to theContinue Reading
GovHR system launched to digitise public sector HR management
2026-09-27
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has launched the “GovHR” digital system to streamline human resourceContinue Reading
Wedding, private party and DJ music licence fees put on pause — for now
2026-09-27
The Association of Creators and Publishers of Sri Lanka (ACPOSL) has temporarily suspended its music licensing requirements for weddings, privateContinue Reading
2,040kg of prohibited polythene lunch sheets destroyed
2026-09-27
Approximately 2,040kg of lunch sheets seized during two joint raids conducted by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) and theContinue Reading