Parliament sets debate dates for key matters including IGP’s removal
The Parliamentary Business Committee has decided that the proposal to remove Inspector General of Police T. M. W. Deshabandu Tennakoon from office, under Section 17 of the Removal of Officers Act No. 5 of 2002, will be taken up for…
SL Embassy in Doha recovers over Rs. 83 Mn in death compensation
From January to June 2025, the Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha has recovered a total of Rs. 83.16 million in death compensation for the next of kin (NoK) of Sri Lankan nationals who passed away in Qatar. Of this amount,…
36,000 cancer patients admitted to Apeksha Hospital in first half of 2025
Deputy Health Minister Dr. Hansaka Wijemuni told Parliament today that 36,000 cancer patients were admitted to wards at the Apeksha Hospital, Maharagama, between January 1 and June 30, 2025. He added that 6,700 new patients were registered at the hospital…
Sri Lanka tour of England 2026 : Schedule released
Sri Lanka Men’s Team to Tour England in September 2026 for White-Ball Series Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce that the Sri Lanka National Men’s Team will tour England in September 2026 for a white-ball series. The tour will feature…
Online scams : Police seek public support to arrest suspect
Police are seeking public assistance to locate a suspect involved in an ongoing online scam investigation. The suspect, identified as Liyanathukoralalage Don Niroshan Sameera (NIC: 780232196V) of 270/6 Ihala Bomiriya, Kaduwela, is accused of deceiving victims with false promises of…
Joint statement on Gaza from AFP, AP, BBC and Reuters
A coalition of four major media organizations—AFP, AP, BBC and Reuters—issued a joint appeal today calling on Israeli authorities to grant safe passage for journalists in and out of Gaza and ensure uninterrupted delivery of food and essential supplies. They…
President warns of school dropouts : Reveals damning figures
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed Parliament today during the adjournment debate on proposed education reforms, urging lawmakers to overhaul the country’s education system amid rising dropout rates and under-enrolled schools. Dissanayake stressed that significant reforms are needed to ensure no…
Bus conductor returns watch to grateful Spanish tourists
A Sri Lankan bus conductor’s act of honesty has left a lasting impression on a Spanish tourist couple after he returned a valuable smartwatch they had accidentally left behind on a local bus. The couple, who were traveling onboard a…
Russian passenger plane crashes with 48 on board (Video)
A passenger plane AN-24 crashed in Russia with 48 people on board. All were killed. The AN-24 crashed 15 kilometers from the city of Tynda in the Amur region. There were 48 people on board. It is reported that there…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (24 July), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased to Rs. 298.03 from Rs. 297.99, while…