Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for rough seas, warning Naval and fishing communities not to venture into the sea areas off the coasts extending from Kankasanthurai to Kalpitiya via Mannar until further notice. According to the department,…
Sri Lanka climbs 14 places to 67th in 2026 Global Peace Index
Sri Lanka has moved up 14 places and is now ranked 67th in the world in the 2026 Global Peace Index. According to the Index, the country has also secured the second position in South Asia in the latest rankings….
Sri Lanka Customs surpasses May revenue target by 16%, five‑month collections up 44%
Sri Lanka Customs has outperformed its May revenue target, collecting Rs. 217.9 billion against the expected Rs. 187.8 billion, a 16% increase, official data revealed. The strong performance pushed cumulative revenue in the first five months of 2026 to Rs….
JVP General Secretary meets outgoing Indian Deputy High Commissioner
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva yesterday met with India’s Deputy High Commissioner in Sri Lanka, Dr. Satyanjal Pandey, in what was marked as Pandey’s final official engagement before concluding his three‑year diplomatic tenure in Colombo. The meeting,…
1990 Suwa Seriya ambulance service refutes shutdown rumours
The management of the 1990 Emergency Ambulance Service (Suwa Seriya) today dismissed social media reports claiming the service had been deactivated, stressing that operations continue uninterrupted across the island. In a statement, the Board of Directors, including the Chairman, described…
Australian High Commission hosts Vesak Coffee Dansal
The Australian High Commission in Colombo today hosted a Vesak Dansal, serving iced lattes to the public on Gregory’s Road, Colombo 7. High Commissioner Matthew Duckworth personally handed out the drinks as part of the Vesak tradition. Crowds gathered at…
Vella Group signs USD 5.1 Mn BOI agreement for 98 Acres expansion
The Vella Group, operator of the 98 Acres Resort & Spa in Ella, has signed an investment agreement with the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) valued at USD 5.1 million. The deal marks the start of a three‑year…
Court of Appeal issues notice on AG in Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s money laundering case
A two‑judge bench of the Court of Appeal today issued formal notice on the Attorney General and secured an undertaking that the money laundering trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa will not proceed until the appeal is fully determined. Rajapaksa challenged a…
Health Ministry issues gazette to recruit 3,000 student nurses
The Ministry of Health has issued an extraordinary gazette to recruit 3,000 student nurses, marking the first phase of a plan to add 13,600 personnel to the nursing service between 2025 and 2029. The recruitment is open to students who…
CBSL Rates : Rupee continues to depreciate against the USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (03), compared to Tuesday, with both the buying and selling rates increasing. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has…