Sri Lanka welcomes the initial phase of the agreement for peace in Gaza
Sri Lanka welcomes the initial phase of the agreement for peace in Gaza and emphasizes the critical need for comprehensive and lasting peace and stability in the region. Having experienced the profound suffering and devastation caused by conflict in the…
Serendib Flour Mills spreads joy on World Children’s Day with children of Digana Rehabilitation Hospital
Serendib Flour Mills Pvt Ltd, under the commitment to nourish lives and empower communities, joined hands with the Rehabilitation Hospital, Digana to celebrate ‘World Children’s Day’ with children of special needs. Serendib Flour Mills, believes every child deserves to feel…
Maria Corina Machado of Venezuela wins Nobel Peace Prize
The Norwegian Nobel Committee announced that Maria Corina Machado, a Venezuelan opposition politician, is the winner of the 2025 Nobel Peace Prize. Mochado was awarded for “for her tireless work promoting democratic rights for the people of Venezuela and for…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (10 Oct), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.92 to Rs. 298.98,…
‘SISURAKSHA’ insurance upgraded with higher medical & life coverage
The Education Ministry has updated the “SISURAKSHA” student insurance scheme, offering enhanced medical and life benefits for school students under a renewed agreement with the Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation General Ltd., signed on Thursday (09) under the patronage of Education…
Govt creating a national renaissance in postal service – Minister
Health and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says that the Government is creating a national renaissance in the postal service and that the 152nd Postal Day should be celebrated as a postal day that achieved its goals. World Post…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 09 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces and the Polonnaruwa district today. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued to 09 districts and amber…
UN Mission commends Sri Lanka’s electoral framework
Representatives of the United Nations Technical Electoral Needs Assessment Mission have commended the role of the National Election Commission and acknowledged the credibility and transparency of Sri Lanka’s electoral framework. The UN delegation has also expressed the UN’s willingness to…
BBS monk Gnanasara Thera visits Mahinda
A group of monks, including Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, have visited former President Mahinda Rajapaksa in Tangalle. The meeting had taken place at the former President’s private residence in Tangalle. “Mahinda Rajapaksa is…
SriLankan Airlines, Saudia strengthen interline partnership
SriLankan Airlines (UL) and Saudia Airlines (SV) have renewed and strengthened their interline partnership, reinforcing the long-standing relationship between the two national flag carriers. This enhanced collaboration connects 13 international destinations of the SV network and 13 domestic points across…