SLT-Mobitel reports Rs. 6.5B profit in turnaround year : Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Digital Economy, Eranga Weeraratne, says Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) – Mobitel has recorded a profit of over Rs. 6.5 billion last year. Addressing the media, he said the institute has been converted into a profit-making entity following…
New Zealand Under 85kg team return to Sri Lanka in 2026
New Zealand Rugby has announced an exciting return to Sri Lanka for the New Zealand Under 85kg national team in April 2026, launching a two‑match international tour designed to deepen global rugby ties and fuel the sport’s growing presence across…
SriLankan Airport & Ground Services
SriLankan Airport & Ground Services (SLAGS) is the sole ground handling arm in Sri Lanka, providing comprehensive, safe, and efficient airport ground handling solutions to customer airlines and SriLankan Airlines flights operating to and from Sri Lanka. SriLankan Airport &…
“I urge the people of this country to make up their minds to give Sajith Premadasa a chance” – SJB’s Thushara Indunil
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Civil groups file CID complaint over coal procurement
A group of civil organization representatives today (27 Feb) lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), requesting an investigation into the procurement process of substandard coal and the resulting financial loss caused to the country. Speaking to the…
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 27), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 305.59 to Rs. 305.56,…
City of Dreams Sri Lanka Brings the Colour to Life with “Signature Holi Rush”
City of Dreams Sri Lanka is set to celebrate Holi in spectacular style with “Signature Holi Rush,” a three-day celebration from 6 to 8 March 2026 that promises music, colour, flavour and high energy entertainment across the integrated resort. The…
Police to restructure ‘Tell IGP’ public complaint platform in 2026
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that its “Tell IGP” project, a public complaint mechanism currently in operation, will be restructured and further implemented in 2026. According to the Police, the service provides an online platform for members of the…
Sajith warns of serious losses from poor-quality coal
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised serious concerns over the Government’s importation of substandard coal, warning that it has led to inefficient electricity generation, increased equipment damage, and mounting financial losses for the country and its people. In a video…
Court of Appeal upholds death sentence in 2.53g Heroin case
The Court of Appeal has upheld the death sentence imposed on a man convicted of possessing and trafficking 2.53 grams of heroin, dismissing his appeal against the High Court’s verdict. The convict, Jayasingham Rajeev, also known as Sudakaran, was found…