Bread Price Increased by Rs. 10
2026-08-31
The price of a 450-gram loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 10 from midnight on Monday, Aug. 31,Continue Reading
Five-Judge Supreme Court Bench Appointed to Hear 22A Petitions
2026-08-31
A five-member Supreme Court bench has been appointed to consider petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed 22nd Amendment toContinue Reading
Court of Appeal hears petition on Archchuna Ramanathan’s parliamentary seat
2026-08-31
The Court of Appeal today heard a petition seeking to nullify the parliamentary seat of MP Archchuna Ramanathan, with hisContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs surpasses revenue target for eighth straight month
2026-08-31
Sri Lanka Customs has once again exceeded its monthly revenue target, achieving the August goal ahead of schedule and markingContinue Reading
Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake arrested
2026-08-31
Member of Parliament and former Minister Ravi Karunanayake was taken into custody today when he appeared before the Commission toContinue Reading
BOI and Austrade partner on FDI promotion workshop
2026-08-31
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has hosted a knowledge‑sharing workshop with the Australian Trade and Investment CommissionContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-08-31
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (31), compared to last Friday, with the USContinue Reading
U.S. and Sri Lanka launch Atlas Angel II to boost disaster response readiness
2026-08-31
The United States and Sri Lanka today began Atlas Angel II, a joint exercise running until September 4 to strengthenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka showcases Buddhist Heritage at International Forum in Tuva, Russia
2026-08-31
Sri Lanka made a strong presence at the International Buddhist Forum held in Tuva, Russian Federation, from August 18 toContinue Reading
El Niño: Sri Lanka faces elevated climate and food-system risks – UN report
2026-08-31
Sri Lanka faces an elevated risk from the combined effects of stronger El Niño conditions, rising costs and possible heavyContinue Reading
NPP’s Lal Wijenayake files Supreme Court petition against 22nd Amendment
2026-08-31
Executive Committee Member of the National People’s Power (NPP), Lal Wijenayake, has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challengingContinue Reading
Dayasiri calls for clarification on allegations against Chief Justice
2026-08-31
Parliamentarian Dayasiri Jayasekara has formally written to Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne requesting clarification on a series of allegations raised in ParliamentContinue Reading
Iran’s army says it struck US military assets at Al Minhad base in UAE with drones
2026-08-31
Iran’s army says it attacked US military assets at the Al Minhad airbase in the UAE. In a statement reportedContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-08-31
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (31), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Cricketers win Tax Battle against Inland Revenue Department
2026-08-31
Sri Lanka’s national cricketers have won their legal battle against the Inland Revenue Department (IRD), with the Court of AppealContinue Reading
32‑year‑old arrested with over 02 kilos of drugs and cash
2026-08-31
A 32‑year‑old man from Pannipitiya has been taken into custody while transporting over 02 kilos of narcotics in a motorContinue Reading
Mandatory licensing system planned for education professionals
2026-08-31
Teachers and other education professionals are set to come under a new system of mandatory registration, professional licensing and qualityContinue Reading
Magistrate and High Courts to adopt evidence recording App
2026-08-31
A new app is set to be introduced to record evidence during open court hearings, with the aim of reducingContinue Reading