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…
Trump envoy asks FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in upcoming World Cup
An envoy to Donald Trump has asked FIFA to replace Iran with Italy in the upcoming World Cup, the Financial Times reported on Wednesday. The plan is an effort to repair ties between Trump and Italy’s prime minister Giorgia Meloni…
Krrish deal : HC to recall Namal’s case on May 29
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa in connection with the transaction with the Indian Krrish Company be recalled on May 29. The order was issued when the case was taken up today…
Dollar rate today: Selling rate increases to Rs. 321
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate increasing to Rs. 321. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of…
Sri Lanka’s per capita GDP surpasses USD 5,000 for first time in 2025
Sri Lanka’s economy recorded strong growth in 2025, with GDP per capita rising to USD 5,003 compared to USD 4,546 in 2024, according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). According to a CBSL statement, the increase was supported…
Nuwan Thushara withdraws petition over NOC for IPL participation
Cricketer Nuwan Thushara has withdrawn his petition filed before the Colombo District Court seeking an interim order compelling Sri Lanka Cricket to issue a no objection certificate (NOC) to enable his participation in the 2026 Indian Premier League and other…
Minister Handunneththi discusses trade, investment and industrial cooperation in Vienna talks
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Sunil Handunneththi, held talks with Michael Otter, Director General of the Austrian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (WKO), in April in Vienna, with discussions centring on strengthening bilateral trade, industrial partnerships, and…