Official: SLC leadership resignations notified to President AKD
The President of Sri Lanka Cricket, Mr. Shammi Silva, has tendered his resignation from the post, effective today. Along with him, the office bearers and members of the Executive Committee of the SLC have also submitted their resignations. This decision…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 322
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29), compared to Tuesday, with the selling rate remaining steady at Rs. 322. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates…
Firearm threat : MP Archchuna granted bail
Member of Parliament Archchuna Ramanathan, who had been in remand custody, was ordered to be released on bail today (29) after being produced before the Mallakam Magistrate’s Court. MP Archchuna was arrested earlier by the Ilavalai Police over allegations that…
Sri Lanka’s Nipuni Wasana secures first Gold at 2026 Asian Beach Games
Sri Lanka won its first gold medal at the 6th Asian Beach Games when Air Force wrestler Nipuni Wasana Dharmadasa triumphed in the women’s 50kg category final. Nipuni Wasana, representing the Sri Lanka Air Force, defeated her Vietnamese opponent in…
Ven. Pannakara Thera meets President AKD after conclusion of Peace Walk
Venerable Pannakara Thera met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat last night (29), following the conclusion of the seven‑day “Ehipassiko” Peace Walk held across Sri Lanka. According to the President’s Office, the Thera expressed gratitude for the state…
Public consultation announced on proposed electricity tariff revision
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has called for public consultation on a proposed electricity tariff revision, following a cost estimate submitted by the National System Operator (Pvt) Ltd for the second and third quarters of 2026. The…
Police clarify viral bus attack video dates back to 2024
Sri Lanka Police have clarified that a video circulating on social media showing a man striking a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus with a stick is not recent, but relates to an incident that occurred two years ago, on…
Vietnamese President to address Parliament of Sri Lanka on May 8
The Parliament of Sri Lanka will convene from 05 to 08 May 2026, during which the President of Vietnam, To Lam, is scheduled to address the House. According to a Parliament statement, the President of Vietnam, To Lam, will address…
Gazette notification issued extending the state of public emergency
The state of public emergency declared by the President has been extended for another month. The relevant Gazette notification was issued on Tuesday (28) by President’s Secretary N. S. Kumanayake. Per the Gazette notification, taking into consideration the disaster situation…
Court hears CID probe into $2.5 million Treasury theft
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department (CID) on Tuesday informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court that investigations are underway into the alleged diversion of USD 2.5 million in Treasury funds, in a case linked to a suspected email scam involving a…