New simulator training facility in Ratmalana for train drivers
2026-01-26
The Department of Railways has commenced simulator-based training for newly appointed train drivers, using a new facility established at theContinue Reading
No criticism in Bengaluru: Asalanka responds to Brook’s ‘worst pitch’ remarks
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said he held a different view to England captain Harry Brook over criticism of theContinue Reading
173 still missing after Cyclone Ditwah : DMC
2026-01-26
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 173 people remain missing in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with theContinue Reading
16 banks to provide low-interest loans for Cyclone Ditwah-affected SMEs
2026-01-26
A programme was held at Parliament to brief Members of Parliament on government assistance available for micro, smallContinue Reading
President to launch national program to restore disaster-hit religious sites
2026-01-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will inaugurate a national program, tomorrow (27), aimed at restoring religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Seat Belt Violations : No More Grace Periods
2026-01-26
The National Council for Road Safety announced Monday that police have begun imposing fines for seat belt violations nationwide, markingContinue Reading
India Marks 77th Republic Day with Celebrations in Sri Lanka
2026-01-26
The High Commission of India in Colombo celebrated India’s 77th Republic Day on January 26, 2026, marking the anniversary ofContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2026-01-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Jan 26), compared to Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Gold price in Sri Lanka increases
2026-01-26
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased in line with a surge in global gold prices, traders said. According toContinue Reading
6 Police officers accused of assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
2026-01-26
Six police officers accused of assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026, followingContinue Reading
Govt issues call for land donations to support post-cyclone rebuilding
2026-01-26
The Government is calling on citizens across Sri Lanka to donate land to support the construction of permanent housing forContinue Reading
Quick-thinking driver prevents major bus accident after brakes fail
2026-01-26
An SLTB bus narrowly avoided a major accident early this morning (26) when its braking system suddenly failed while travellingContinue Reading
‘Buddy’ saga deepens as Deputy Minister defends remarks
2026-01-26
Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe defended his recent remarks in Parliament, claiming that his comments about the term “buddy” were basedContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee shows slight deprication
2026-01-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26 Jan),Continue Reading
BOI reports USD 1 Bn+ FDI inflows in 2025, up 72% from 2024
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has reported a major milestone in 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reachingContinue Reading
More details revealed on yesterday’s shooting in Colpetty
2026-01-26
A shooting incident was reported around 2:35 a.m. yesterday (Jan. 25) near a music academy located on R.A. De MelContinue Reading
Over Rs. 30 Mn worth ‘ICE’ seized in Bambalapitiya
2026-01-26
A suspect was arrested with over 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) worth more than Rs. 30 million during aContinue Reading
Global Buddhist Summit held in New Delhi with international participation
2026-01-26
The Global Buddhist Summit was held in India’s capital New Delhi, bringing together Buddhist leaders, scholars, practitioners and policymakers fromContinue Reading