World Forest Day : Environment Ministry to Gazette 50 forests as Reserves
The Ministry of Environment has announced that 50 forests will be declared as reserves through a gazette notification, in line with World Forest Day, which falls on March 21. The announcement was made at a media briefing held this morning…
Israel says it has killed Iran’s security chief and Basij commander
Israel has claimed two high-profile assassinations of Ali Larijani, secretary of Iran’s Supreme National Security Council, according to Israel’s Defence Minister Katz, and the commander of the internal Basij militia, Gholamreza Soleimani, neither of which Iran has commented on or…
Chinese-run online scam ring busted in Sri Lanka, 134 arrested
A large-scale operation targeting an organised online scam network has led to the arrest of 134 foreign nationals in Anuradhapura and Mihintale. The raid was carried out jointly by Sri Lanka Army intelligence units and the Department of Immigration and…
‘My adrenaline was pumping’: Aravinda reflects on 30 years since World Cup win
As Sri Lanka marks the 30th anniversary of its historic 1996 Cricket World Cup victory, match-winner Aravinda de Silva has reflected on the pressure, strategy and unique mindset that helped the team secure its first global title. Speaking about the…
Samsung Galaxy S26 Series Unveiled at Exclusive Salam S26 Iftar Event in Colombo By Idealz
The Salam S26 event brought Sri Lanka’s tech community together for an unforgettable evening as iDealz Lanka and Samsung Sri Lanka officially unveiled the Samsung Galaxy S26 Series. Hosted at iDealz Prime on Galle Road, the exclusive iftar celebration drew…
Avurudu Nakath Seettuwa for Sinhala and Tamil New Year Released
The Avurudu Nakath Seettuwa for this year’s Sinhala and Tamil New Year has been officially released, Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs Dr. Hiniduma Sunil Senevi announced. The post Avurudu Nakath Seettuwa for Sinhala and Tamil New Year Released…
Google Maps to answer your driving questions with latest upgrade
Google Maps just got a major upgrade that could make the world’s most popular navigation app even better. The navigation app is introducing two big new features that can make its directions more informative and adaptable. Google is “fundamentally changing…
Fuel supply issue: Education Ministry issues new guidelines
The Ministry of Education has announced a set of special guidelines to ensure the smooth continuation of daily administration and teaching–learning activities in schools while managing energy consumption during the ongoing fuel supply issue. According to the Education Ministry, all…
Struggling with Fuel QR? Here are 18 FAQs you need to know
If you still haven’t received your Fuel QR code or are facing issues with registration, here are the most frequently asked questions and answers to guide you through the process. The post Struggling with Fuel QR? Here are 18…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 307.52 to Rs. 307.73, while…