Underworld figures detained for 90 days under Terrorism Act
2025-09-02
The court has granted permission to the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to detain five alleged underworld figures for 90 daysContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes self-sufficiency in milk production
2025-09-02
A discussion was held today at the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development with the participation of state and privateContinue Reading
Sirasa secures Asia Cup TV rights for 2025-27
2025-09-02
The exclusive television broadcast rights and non-exclusive digital rights in Sri Lanka for all Asian Cricket Council (ACC) Asia CupContinue Reading
Sri Lanka draws nearly 200,000 visitors in August, India leads the way
2025-09-02
Sri Lanka welcomed 198,235 tourists in August 2025, marking a 20.4 per cent increase compared to the same month lastContinue Reading
FSP accuses NPP of forcibly taking over office
2025-09-02
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has accused a group of National People’s Power (NPP) members of having forcibly taken controlContinue Reading
SLPP writes to Mahanayake Theras urging protection of war heroes
2025-09-02
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has written to the Mahanayake Theras of both the Asgiriya and Malwathu Chapters, raisingContinue Reading
Sunset Holiday Resort for police officers opens in Mannar
2025-09-02
A new holiday resort built for police officers was opened Monday next to the Wankale Police Station. Inspector General ofContinue Reading
President inaugurates first Coconut Seed Production Unit in the North
2025-09-02
The first coconut seed production unit in the Northern Province was inaugurated in Pallai under the patronage of President AnuraContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomes China’s global initiatives at SCO Plus
2025-09-02
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has expressed support for a series of global initiatives introduced by Chinese President Xi Jinping atContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar today (02 Sept), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
A Sri Lankan Record Rewritten: Gamith Thushara Completes CA at Just 18 Years Old
2025-09-02
At a time when most students his age are preparing for their A/Ls, Gamith Thushara, an 18-year-old student from LeedsContinue Reading
Govt approves recruitment of 554 prison officers
2025-09-02
The government has approved the recruitment of 554 officers to address staff shortages in the Prisons Department. According to PrisonsContinue Reading
‘Toxic Tip’ : Sri Lankan shot among world’s top wildlife photos
2025-09-02
Sri Lanka Wildlife photographer Lakshitha Karunarathna’s photograph ‘Toxic Tip’ is among 100 award-winning photographs selected for the Wildlife Photographer ofContinue Reading
Italian Deputy FM to visit Sri Lanka this week
2025-09-02
Italy’s Deputy Minister for Foreign Affairs and International Cooperation, Maria Tripodi, will undertake an official visit to Sri Lanka fromContinue Reading
Pensioners urge Govt to address pension discrepancies
2025-09-02
A group of pensioners staged a protest in front of the Presidential Secretariat today, urging the government to address discrepanciesContinue Reading
Govt eyes tourism development for Katchatheevu
2025-09-02
The feasibility of a tourism development project that would connect Neduntheevu and Katchatheevu is being studied, Minister of Fisheries, AquaticContinue Reading
‘Dream Destination’ railway modernising programme launched
2025-09-02
Sri Lanka today launched the ‘Dream Destination’ programme aimed at modernising 100 railway stations across the country under a public-privateContinue Reading
High pay for little work : SLCERT warns of rising job scams
2025-09-02
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent job scams thatContinue Reading