Weather Alert : 100mm of rain expected in some provinces today
2025-03-26
Afternoon showers with a rainfall of about 100 mm can be expected in some provinces today, according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka fall 1-0 to Thailand in tight AFC Asian Cup Qualifier clash
2025-03-26
Sri Lanka put up a spirited performance but fell short as they lost 1-0 to Thailand in their AFC AsianContinue Reading
Warrant Out, Wallet Frozen: The Case of the Vanishing Cow Cop in Polonnaruwa
2025-03-26
The Polonnaruwa Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday ordered the freezing of all assets belonging to the former Officer-in-Charge of the WelikandaContinue Reading
Rooftop Solar Sector faces setback with proposed price reductions
2025-03-26
The Solar Industries Association (SIA) has raised strong objections to the proposed reduction in rooftop solar feed-in tariffs, warning itContinue Reading
Standard Chartered plans Exit from Retail & Wealth Banking in Sri Lanka
2025-03-25
Standard Chartered Bank is exploring the sale of its Wealth & Retail Banking (WRB) business in Sri Lanka, according toContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – March 25
2025-03-25
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
World’s longest-serving death row prisoner awarded $1.4 million after acquittal
2025-03-25
A Japanese man who spent more than 40 years on death row until he was acquitted last year has beenContinue Reading
Revised salaries of Public Sector : Circular issued
2025-03-25
The Ministry of Public Administration has issued Circular 10/2025 announcing a revision of public service salaries in line with theContinue Reading
TRC denies Starlink suspension, Gives update on launch
2025-03-25
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) denied reports claiming that Starlink’s satellite internet service project has been suspendedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan journalist sends LOD to Fact-Checking site over Fake Factcheck
2025-03-25
Sri Lankan journalist Nirosh Maithree, has sent a letter of demand to Factcrescendo – Sri Lanka and its parent companyContinue Reading
Lanka India Business Association launched in Sri Lanka
2025-03-25
The economic winds are blowing eastwards. And after decades of the West being the engine of the global economy, it’sContinue Reading
Former State Minister S. Viyalanderan arrested
2025-03-25
Former State Minister S. Viyalanderan has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). theContinue Reading
“If EY was a juice company, it’s ok” Harsha flags COI in President’s advisor role
2025-03-25
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has raised concerns over a potential conflict of interest involving Duminda Hulangamuwa, who servesContinue Reading
Women’s tri-nation series : SLC announces revised schedule due to Election
2025-03-25
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the revised schedule of the upcoming women’s tri-nation series between Sri Lanka, India, andContinue Reading
Grandpass shooting gunman arrested
2025-03-25
The gunman in the recent shooting in Nagalagam Street, Grandpass has been arrested by officials from the Grandpass Police. TheContinue Reading
Over 300 SLTB drivers to return to original roles
2025-03-25
Deputy Minister of Transport, Prasanna Kumara Gunasena says 333 Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus drivers have been affected dueContinue Reading
Ukraine’s Zelenskyy expresses hope for Sri Lanka’s active support for peace
2025-03-25
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy says Ukraine would be grateful to Sri Lanka for more active support in ensuring a just andContinue Reading
59 yr old sentenced to 15 years for sexually abusing underaged girl
2025-03-25
A 59-year-old man has been sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for sexually abusing a minor, it was reported.Continue Reading