Dubai-Linked Drug network busted : Rs 18 million seized
2025-05-23
Thoduwawa Police have uncovered a drug trafficking network reportedly operated from Dubai, seizing Rs. 18 million in cash during theContinue Reading
Donald Trump’s fresh blow for Apple’s ‘Make in India’ plans
2025-05-23
US President Donald Trump issued a fresh warning to Apple on Friday, saying the company should face a 25% tariffContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Salt Puzzle Explained
2025-05-23
Sri Lanka, an island nation fringed by over 1,300 kilometres of coastline, should theoretically be self-sufficient in salt. The country’sContinue Reading
New Vice Chancellor appointed for University of Colombo
2025-05-23
President Anura Kumara Disanayake has appointed Professor I.M. Karunathilake as the new Vice Chancellor of the University of Colombo. TheContinue Reading
President AKD to visit Germany
2025-05-23
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to undertake an official state visit to Germany on June 10, 2025. This visitContinue Reading
SJB slams KDU medical faculty admission restriction
2025-05-23
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Nalin Bandara criticized the government’s decision to restrict admissions to the medical faculty of theContinue Reading
Health Ministry denies reports of blocking salt imports
2025-05-23
Acting Director General of Health Services, Dr. T.B. Ananda Jayalal, has issued a statement refuting reports circulating in the mediaContinue Reading
16 Police OICs transferred with immediate effect
2025-05-23
The Police has announced that 16 Officers-in-Charge (OICs) of police stations have been transferred and given new appointments with immediateContinue Reading
DMT Deputy Commissioner & 02 others arrested over Rs. 04 Mn bribe
2025-05-23
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested three suspects with Rs. 04 million, allegedly receivedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (23 May), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka moves to legalize virtual court appearances
2025-05-23
A legal framework enabling virtual court appearances and remote testimony is being introduced under a new amendment to Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
NEXT factory closure : Management assures compensation, job assistance
2025-05-23
Deputy Labour Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe told Parliament today that the management of the closed Katunayake apparel factory has pledged toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s largest tourism exhibition gets underway
2025-05-23
“Tourism Renaissance 2025” (Sancharaka Udawa 2025), Sri Lanka’s largest tourism exhibition, was inaugurated at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference HallContinue Reading
Largest batch to be inducted into Sri Lanka’s nursing service
2025-05-23
The presentation of appointment letters to 3147 people recruited into the nursing service in the country is scheduled to beContinue Reading
Angelo Mathews to retire from Test Cricket
2025-05-23
My dear friends and family, With a grateful heart and unforgettable memories. It is time for me to say goodbyeContinue Reading
NPP MP to head Parliamentary Committee on Health, Media & Women’s Empowerment
2025-05-23
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Dr. Nihal Abeysinghe has been elected Chairman of the Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health,Continue Reading
Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera arrested
2025-05-23
The Chief Incumbent of Sri Mangalarama Viharaya in Batticaloa, Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera has been arrested by the Police today. Continue Reading
Lightning advisory : Amber alerts issued to 21 districts
2025-05-23
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva province and the Batticaloa and AmparaContinue Reading