Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha election postponed for the second time
The election to appoint a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, scheduled to take place today (15), was postponed for a second time without a set date by Western Province Commissioner Sarangika Jayasundara. The postponement was due to…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (14 July), compared to last Friday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 296.85 to Rs….
68 shootings so far this year, 24 gunmen arrested – Police
A total of 68 shooting incidents have been reported from 01 January to 13 July this year, with the Sri Lanka Police having apprehended 24 gunmen. Addressing the media today, Police Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler said that 15 suspects who…
Plans underway for the development of Jaffna Teaching Hospital
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa has revealed plans for the development of both human and physical resources at Jaffna Teaching Hospital, the main and only teaching hospital in the Northern Province. During a special inspection of the hospital on Saturday…
UNDP to support Government’s efforts in building an effective Public Service
United Nations Development Programme (UNDP),Resident Representative Azusa Kubota affirmed that the UNDP will support the Sri Lankan Government’s ongoing initiatives to build an efficient and accountable public service. She made these remarks during a meeting with the Secretary to the…
Rajitha Senaratne files anticipatory bail to prevent arrest
Former minister Rajitha Senaratne has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, seeking to prevent his arrest by the Bribery Commission. The anticipatory bail has been filed after the court was informed on Friday by the Bribery…
Drinking session turns Deadly in Kamburupitiya; One Killed
Police have launched an investigation into a fatal stabbing that occurred in Maahena, Kamburupitiya, on the night of July 12. According to the complaint received, a 40-year-old man from Yahalagoda was killed and another individual, aged 42 from Karaputugala, was…
Police lifeguards rescue German tourist from drownin
A German national was rescued from drowning at the Mirissa beach on the evening of July 12, according to the Kotavila Police Lifesaving Unit. The 29-year-old tourist was caught in a strong current and was being dragged out to sea…
WATCH : Final over drama at Lords
It was a dramatic end to day three of the third Test with opener Zak Crawley using the delaying tactic to ensure England only played one over before stumps but the Indians, led by captain Shubman Gill, were hardly amused….
Weather today: Showers will occur at times
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 JULY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 July 2025 Showers will occur at times in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districts. Several spells of showers may occur in…