Saudi Arabia announces $8 billion in financial support for Pakistan
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday granting a financial support amounting to $8 billion to boost Pakistan’s economic stability. This is in line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister…
Deduru Oya tragedy: Death toll increases to eight
Two more bodies have been recovered in connection with the recent drowning incident in Deduru Oya, bringing the death toll to eight (08). According to the Police, four bodies were initially recovered during search operations conducted this morning, while the…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate increasing to Rs. 319 in most banks. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and…
Indian Vice President to make first bilateral visit to Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs of India, this will be the first bilateral visit by the Vice…
Sri Lankan Ambassador presents Letters of Credence to President of Belarus
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Belarus, Shobini Gunasekera, presented Letters of Credence to the President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, at a ceremony held at the Independence Palace in Minsk….
Sri Lanka’s UN Envoy meets Human Rights Chief Volker Türk
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Sumith Dassanayake, engaged in a constructive meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ambassador Volker Türk, recently (13). According to the Permanent Mission of…
Govt rolls out Grade 1 education reforms for 2026
The Ministry of Education has announced the rollout of Grade 1 education reforms for the year 2026, with the distribution of activity books for Terms II and III already underway. According to the ministry, the distribution process began earlier this…
Sri Lankan-descent gymnast Tiana wows with Bollywood routine
Tiana Sumanasekera, an 18‑year‑old gymnast of Sri Lankan descent, has captivated audiences this season with a Bollywood‑inspired floor routine that has become one of the NCAA’s signature performances. Working with UCLA floor coach BJ Das, Sumanasekera said the creative process…
Canada T20 World Cup match under ICC corruption investigation
The ICC’s Anti-Corruption Unit (ACU) is investigating allegations of corruption involving Cricket Canada, one of which focuses on a game involving Canada from the recent men’s T20 World Cup in India and Sri Lanka. ESPNcricinfo understands the ACU has two…
Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ motorbike team concludes Sri Lankan tourism tour
The motorcycle tour organized by Buzzword International Lanka Pvt Ltd to promote Sri Lankan tourism concluded on Thursday (16), with members of Malaysia’s ‘ShadowFax’ Motorcycle Club, comprising leading businessmen, taking part. Following the ride, the group met Sri Lankan Sports…