Press Council Act to be amended to suit digital age
2025-09-09
Cabinet Spokesperson, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa, today announced that Cabinet approval has been granted to amend the Sri Lanka Press CouncilContinue Reading
Indonesia police release footage of arrest of Sri Lankan underworld group
2025-09-09
Indonesia police have released dramatic video footage showing the arrest of a group of Sri Lanka’s most wanted underworld figures.
ICE chemical containers were cleared through official Customs process : Minister
2025-09-09
The two containers linked to crystal methamphetamine (ICE) production were released through the authorized Customs process, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (09 Sept), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill to be debated tomorrow
2025-09-09
The President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill will be taken up for its second reading and debate in Parliament tomorrow (10 Sept).Continue Reading
Money laundering case : Indictments filed against Keheliya & family
2025-09-09
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama today (09) ordered the termination of proceedings in the money laundering case against formerContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to present the 2026 Draft Appropriation Bill to Parliament
2025-09-09
Cabinet approval has been granted to publish the draft Appropriation Bill for the 2026 financial year in the Government GazetteContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 16 districts
2025-09-09
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Central, North-central, Eastern, Uva, Sabaragamuwa provinces andContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-09-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09 Sep), comparedContinue Reading
New $100 Mn project to support agri jobs & climate-smart farming
2025-09-09
The Government of Sri Lanka and the World Bank Group have entered into a new US$100 million partnership aimed atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka systematically protected murderers of journalists – Report
2025-09-09
A new report by the International Truth and Justice Project says Sri Lanka has systematically shielded the killers of journalistsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka in Asia Cup : 3 key updates
2025-09-09
Sri Lanka are set to consider batter Janith Liyanage for their Asia Cup squad after leaving one spot open inContinue Reading
Court grants bail to Rajitha Senaratne
2025-09-09
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has granted bail to former minister Rajitha Senaratne, who was in remand custody over corruption allegations. Continue Reading
Thailand’s top court orders former PM Thaksin to spend one year in jail
2025-09-09
Thailand’s Supreme Court has ruled that former Prime Minister Thaksin Shinawatra must serve one year in prison, in a watershedContinue Reading
Speaker announces SC determination on President’s Entitlements (Repeal) Bill
2025-09-09
Speaker of the Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, says the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that no provision of theContinue Reading
Spain imposes arms embargo on Israel to ‘stop Gaza genocide’
2025-09-09
Spain has announced sweeping measures against Israel, including a total arms embargo, with Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez saying the moveContinue Reading
Customs, CID probe release of ICE chemical containers
2025-09-09
Director General of Sri Lanka Customs, Seevali Arukgoda, says a report has been called regarding the two containers containing chemicalsContinue Reading
43 countries voice support, urge cooperation with Sri Lanka at UNHRC
2025-09-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath underlined the commitment and the political will of the Government for transformation in theContinue Reading