Electric train project to begin next year under Colombo Suburban Railway Project
Plans are underway to commence electric train services early next year under the Colombo Suburban Railway Project, Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said. In a statement, the Deputy Minister said that discussions in this regard were held between President…
Strengthening the Sri Lanka Postal Service: Appointments for 326 New Officers
The ceremony to award appointment letters to 326 individuals for the post of Supervisory Management Assistant (Non-Technical/Technical) Service Category Grade III Postal Service Officer of the Sri Lanka Postal Department was held on the morning of April 28, 2026,…
Indonesia, Sri Lanka agree to deepen ties during vice minister’s visit
Vice Minister of Foreign Affairs of Indonesia, Muhammad Anis Matta, paid an official visit to Sri Lanka from April 23–25, at the invitation of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra. During bilateral discussions held on April…
Japan Zoo employee admits to burning wife’s body in incinerator
Asahiyama Zoo in Hokkaido announced that it has been forced to postpone its summer opening after a male employee admitted to disposing of his wife’s body in the zoo’s incinerator. The city of Asahikawa, where the zoo is located, announced…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (29), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 314.99 to Rs. 315.54, while…
Mumbai family dies of suspected food poisoning after eating Biryani, Watermelon
Four members of a family, a 40-year-old husband, his 35-year-old wife, and their two daughters aged 16 and 13, have died due to suspected food poisoning in Mumbai’s Pydhonie area, police said on Monday. On Saturday night, a 13-year-old Zainab…
Two hotel managers arrested in Kegalle over illegal Deer mounts
Wildlife officers have arrested two hotel managers in the Kegalle district after deer mounts were found displayed at their establishments. According to the Department of Wildlife Conservation, on April 25, officials from the Bulathkohupitiya Wildlife Office raided a hotel in…
Vaping controversy hits IPL
Riyan Parag came into the spotlight after videos showing him vaping inside the Rajasthan Royals dressing room went viral during their match against the Punjab Kings in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 in New Chandigarh on Tuesday. The incident…
Prima raises Wheat Flour prices
The price of wheat flour will be increased from today (29), Prima Ceylon (Pvt) Ltd said, citing higher transport costs. According to the company, the price of a kilogram of Prima “Milk” brand flour has been raised by Rs. 5. …
CA hears challenge to arrest, detention and deportation of Chinese national
The arrest, detention and deportation of Jingjing Liao, a Chinese national, were challenged before the Court of Appeal yesterday (28). The Petitioner in the case alleges that she was arrested while she had a valid tourist visa together with other…