Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 12 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Central, North-Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, and North-Western provinces and the Ampara District. According to the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm today, red alerts have been issued to 12…
Digital NIC project : SC dismisses Wimal’s petition
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has dismissed two fundamental rights petitions filed by former Minister Wimal Weerawansa and Amani Rishad Hameed, which sought a ruling to invalidate the Memorandum of Understanding signed with India regarding the implementation of the…
Gifts, greetings, and green tea — Chinese traders drop by Mahinda’s Tangalle home
A group of Chinese traders visited former President Mahinda Rajapaksa at his private residence in Tangalle yesterday (16). The group presented gifts to the former president and inquired about his well-being during the visit. It is reported that this is…
Grades 1 & 6 textbooks : Update from Education Ministry
The Ministry of Education has announced that textbooks will not be issued for Grade 1 and Grade 6 students in the upcoming academic year, it was reported. According to News First, Deputy Minister of Education Madura Seneviratne said, the measure…
“VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025” Maritime Conference held in Colombo
The second edition of the maritime conference “VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025” was held in Colombo yesterday, aimed at highlighting Sri Lanka’s contribution to the Blue Economy and its potential as a global maritime hub. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development,…
Katunayake Airport check in time : New Update
Starting from 12:00 noon on 17th October 2025, passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be permitted to check in up to four hours before their scheduled flight time, the airport management announced. The new measure aims to enhance…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.70 to Rs. 299.80,…
SLC pays tribute to Jayananda Warnaweera; women’s team to wear black armbands
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to express its deepest condolences on the passing of former Sri Lanka national player and cricket administrator Jayananda Warnaweera. On behalf of the entire cricketing fraternity, Sri Lanka Cricket extends its heartfelt sympathies to the Warnaweera…
New Research Lab named after PM Harini in Delhi
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Hindu College, University of Delhi, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, during her ongoing official visit to India. The Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by the College administration, faculty members, and current…
Gold in Sri Lanka : New record price
The price of a 24-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 400,000 for the first time. According to the All-Island Gold Jewellers’ Association, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign has risen to Rs. 410,000, as of this…