Navy seizes over 1,030kg of smuggled dried turmeric in Kalpitiya
The Sri Lanka Navy has recovered a consignment of smuggled dried turmeric weighing about 1,038kg during a coastal search operation conducted in the Thillayadi beach area of Kalpitiya on Wednesday (22). According to the Navy, the operation was carried out…
Australia confirms payment irregularities as Sri Lanka probes cyber fraud
The Australian High Commission in Sri Lanka has confirmed that both the mission and Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Finance are aware of irregularities in payments owed to the Australian Government. Sri Lankan authorities have launched an investigation into the matter…
FSP Yakkala office resumes activities after court ruling
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) resumed activities at its office in Yakkala, Gampaha District, today (23) with the participation of district members. The resumption of activities at the office follows a recent court ruling affirming the party’s right to occupy…
Hanif Yusoof leads virtual roundtable with US companies to promote Sri Lanka investment
Sri Lanka positioned itself as a trusted and reliable investment partner during a high‑level virtual roundtable chaired by Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment and Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof. Representatives from major U.S. corporations, including SpaceX, Apple, Coca‑Cola, Mastercard,…
CBSL rates: Rupee continues to depreciate against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 312.97 to Rs. 313.62, while…
Sri Lanka’s Sameera Mehboobdeen departs to join Gaza aid flotilla mission
Representing Sri Lanka, Sameera Mehboobdeen has departed the country to join the Global Sumud Flotilla – Spring Mission for Gaza 2026, an international effort aimed at breaking the siege in Gaza. The flotilla, which first set sail last year, brings…
Police warn public of fake SriLankan Airlines App scam
Sri Lanka Police have uncovered a financial fraud racket involving fake websites and a malicious mobile application disguised as a service of SriLankan Airlines. According to the Police Media Division, fraudsters contacted individuals via WhatsApp accounts, directing them to download…
Walk for Peace day two commences in Matale
The second day of the Walk for Peace campaign commenced in Matale today (23). The programme, held to promote world peace, commenced this morning from the Aluvihare Temple in Matale. The Walk for Peace officially commenced yesterday from Dambulla, led…
Body of a youth recovered in Mattakuliya
The body of a youth has been recovered in Mattakuliya, the Police Media Division confirmed. According to the Police, the body was found in a waterway near a temple in the area. The Police further said that the cause of…
Severe lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 19 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western, North-central, Southern, Uva provinces, and Ampara and Batticaloa districts today (23). Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued…