CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (08), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 317.26 to Rs. 317.86, while…
Tributes paid to David Attenborough on his 100th birthday
As Sir David Attenborough turns 100, his lifelong love of nature – from London to the furthest corners of the world – is being honoured across the capital. The broadcaster and natural historian inspired generations in understanding and protecting the…
SLPP raises questions over death of Kapila Chandrasena
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam today raised serious concerns over the death of Kapila Chandrasena, questioning whether it was a suicide, murder, or a case of being forced to take his own life. Addressing the…
Court informed former SriLankan Airlines CEO found dead under suspicious circumstances
Sri Lanka Police today reported to the Fort Magistrate’s Court that former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena has died under suspicious circumstances. His body was discovered this morning at a residence on Pedris Road, Colpetty. Police said he…
Two luxury buses worth Rs. 70 million frozen in drug money laundering probe
Two luxury buses worth nearly Rs. 70 million, allegedly purchased using proceeds from drug trafficking, have been frozen under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, while the current owner of one of the buses has also been arrested for allegedly…
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 21 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-Central, Uva, and Southern provinces and the Ampara, Batticaloa, Mannar, and Vavuniya districts today (08). Per the advisory, effective until 11.30 pm, red…
Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen completes Marine Scientific Survey in Sri Lankan Waters
The Research Vessel Dr. Fridtjof Nansen has completed a marine scientific survey in Sri Lankan waters and departed Colombo, marking the conclusion of a critical mission to strengthen the country’s ocean knowledge base. According to a statement from the Food…
Coal Import : Special Presidential Commission commences investigations
Preliminary investigations have already commenced into alleged irregularities surrounding coal imports and electricity generation from 2009 to April 16, 2026, the Special Presidential Commission of Inquiry announced. Issuing a statement, the Commission said that Police officers assigned to the Commission…
Instagram drops end-to-end encryption for direct messages globally
The company completed the rollout on Facebook Messenger in 2023 and later made the feature optional on Instagram with plans to make it default. But, after seven years, Meta has decided not to proceed with the wider deployment to Instagram,…
SC orders re‑issue of notice to Gotabaya Rajapaksa in Aragalaya compensation petition
The Supreme Court has directed the re‑issue of a notice to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, who has been named as a respondent in a Fundamental Rights petition challenging compensation payments made to politicians. The petition seeks recovery of funds allegedly…