Walk for Peace commences in Dambulla
The Walk for Peace commenced this morning from Dambulla, led by Ven. Pannakara Thero, members of the Maha Sangha, and ‘Aloka the peace dog’ a certified service canine. The journey began at dawn following a traditional Sanghika Dana ceremony. The…
Sri Lanka Tourism hosts promotional event in Dhaka
A Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion event, comprising a Media Networking Session, a B2B Roadshow, and a Tour Operators Networking Evening, was held in Dhaka, Bangladesh, in April. According to the High Commission of Sri Lanka in Dhaka, the event from…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (22), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 312.89 to Rs. 312.97, while…
Former Health Ministry Legal Officer arrested and remanded on corruption charges
A retired Chief Legal Officer of the Ministry of Health, Ahmad Riyas Ahmad, has been arrested on corruption charges and remanded until May 5, 2026. The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption confirmed that its officers arrested the…
Walk for Peace commences from Dambulla Rajamaha Vihara
The Walk for Peace programme, led by Venerable Pannakara Thera, commenced today (22) from the Dambulla Rajamaha Vihara. Launching the programme, Venerable Pannakara Thera delivered a brief sermon, noting that peace arises within oneself by acting with mindfulness at all…
Oil prices edge lower as fragile Iran ceasefire extension clouds outlook
Oil prices edged lower on Wednesday as uncertainty lingered over the trajectory of the U.S.–Iran conflict, after President Donald Trump extended a fragile ceasefire with Tehran but signalled tensions remain far from resolved. International benchmark Brent crude and U.S. West…
Legal action against Kandy shop for hoarding gas
Legal action is being taken against a shop in Kandy city after officers of the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) discovered it was hoarding gas stocks while falsely claiming to customers that supplies were unavailable. The CAA said the raid was…
FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive categories
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive categories. FIFA announced on Tuesday that it would make more tickets available at 11am EDT (15:00…
19 yr old three‑wheeler driver arrested over Mount Lavinia hit‑and‑run
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a 19-year-old three‑wheeler driver who fled after knocking down a motorcycle in Mount Lavinia. According to the Police, the suspect was taken into custody on Tuesday (21) with the assistance of video footage circulated on…
RDA to roll out Multi‑Lane Free Flow toll system on expressways
The Road Development Authority (RDA) is preparing to introduce a new toll collection method known as Multi‑Lane Free Flow (MLFF), as part of efforts to reduce cash handling on Sri Lanka’s expressways. Addressing the media, RDA Director General Anuradha Hettiarachchi…