Emirates Group pays 20-week salary bonus as airline posts record earnings
2026-05-07
Emirates Group has surprised employees with a 20-week salary bonus on the back of record profits, far exceeding the 13-weekContinue Reading
Four Deniyaya schools closed tomorrow amid fever outbreak
2026-05-07
Four schools in the Deniyaya Education Zone will be closed tomorrow (May 8) following a rapidly spreading fever condition amongContinue Reading
Vietnam President’s state visit : Details announced
2026-05-07
President of Vietnam and General Secretary of the Central Committee of the Communist Party of Vietnam, To Lam, is scheduledContinue Reading
21 statements recorded in USD 2.5 million Treasury cyber theft probe: Minister
2026-05-07
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala informed Parliament today that statements have been recorded from 21 individuals in connection withContinue Reading
Opportunity for public to name two lion cubs at Dehiwala Zoo
2026-05-07
The Dehiwala Zoological Gardens has called on the public to suggest names for two lion cubs at the zoo. AccordingContinue Reading
South Korea introduces humanoid robot as Buddhist monk in religious ceremony
2026-05-07
In a first for South Korea, a humanoid robot named Gabi has been introduced as a Buddhist monk, offering aContinue Reading
CIABOC refiles case against Cabraal over failed Rs. 100 million condition
2026-05-07
A case has been re-filed against former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal in the Colombo High Court, for failingContinue Reading
TN Governor tells Vijay he lacks numbers to form government
2026-05-07
Tamil Nadu Governor Rajendra Arlekar on Thursday turned down TVK chief Vijay’s proposal to form the government for the secondContinue Reading
Tourist dream ends with fake dollar drama in Galle
2026-05-07
Police have arrested two foreign nationals from Tajikistan in possession of US$ 5,200 in counterfeit notes, foreign currency, and fiveContinue Reading
iPhone owners could get up to $95 from Apple settlement
2026-05-07
iPhone owners could receive up to $95 under a proposed $250 million settlement resolving claims that Apple misled customers aboutContinue Reading
Jeevan hopes Tamil Nadu’s Vijay will address Sri Lankan Tamils’ issues
2026-05-07
Opposition MP Jeevan Thondaman has expressed hope that actor‑turned‑politician C. Joseph Vijay, projected to become the next Chief Minister ofContinue Reading
Bail controversy: Court orders arrest of ex-SriLankan CEO again
2026-05-07
Former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena has been ordered to be arrested and produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court afterContinue Reading
Sajith questions government over fuel procurement process
2026-05-07
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today raised serious concerns in Parliament over the transparency and efficiency of Sri Lanka’s fuel procurementContinue Reading
Suspects arrested over recent assaults on estate workers – Minister
2026-05-07
Several arrests have been made in connection with three separate assault incidents reported in estates in different parts of SriContinue Reading
Harsha de Silva refutes rumours of joining Government
2026-05-07
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has refuted reports claiming he is considering joining the government. “The fact that the governmentContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee continues to depreciate against USD
2026-05-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
New government‑run Child Daycare Centre opens in Battaramulla
2026-05-07
A new government‑run Child Daycare Centre has been opened in Battaramulla, using equipment and supplies donated by the All‑China Women’sContinue Reading
FIFA World Cup 2026: Teams, groups, format and full match schedule
2026-05-07
The 23rd edition of the FIFA World Cup — the biggest ever — will see 48 nations compete for theContinue Reading