Presidential Commission appointed to probe Coal imports and power generation irregularities
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed a Presidential Commission of Inquiry to investigate alleged irregularities in coal imports and electricity generation in Sri Lanka. According to the President’s Office, the commission will examine transactions from the inception of coal‑based power…
Severe lightning advisory : Red alerts issued to 07 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Southern province and the Colombo, Kalutara, Monaragala and Ratnapura districts today (17). Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued to 07 districts…
Germany’s Iconic “Dream Ship” MS Amadea arrives in Sri Lanka
The flagship luxury passenger ship MS Amadea, operated by a German travel company, arrived at Galle Port today, bringing nearly 900 visitors to Sri Lanka as part of its ongoing world tour. The vessel, registered under the flag of the…
Saudi Arabia announces $8 billion in financial support for Pakistan
Saudi Arabia announced on Thursday granting a financial support amounting to $8 billion to boost Pakistan’s economic stability. This is in line with the directives of Custodian of the Two Holy Mosques King Salman and Crown Prince and Prime Minister…
Deduru Oya tragedy: Death toll increases to eight
Two more bodies have been recovered in connection with the recent drowning incident in Deduru Oya, bringing the death toll to eight (08). According to the Police, four bodies were initially recovered during search operations conducted this morning, while the…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate increasing to Rs. 319 in most banks. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and…
Indian Vice President to make first bilateral visit to Sri Lanka
The Vice President of India, Shri C.P. Radhakrishnan, will visit Sri Lanka from 19 to 20 April 2026. According to a statement from the Ministry of External Affairs of India, this will be the first bilateral visit by the Vice…
Sri Lankan Ambassador presents Letters of Credence to President of Belarus
The Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the Russian Federation, with concurrent accreditation to the Republic of Belarus, Shobini Gunasekera, presented Letters of Credence to the President of Belarus, Aleksandr Lukashenko, at a ceremony held at the Independence Palace in Minsk….
Sri Lanka’s UN Envoy meets Human Rights Chief Volker Türk
Ambassador and Permanent Representative of Sri Lanka to the United Nations in Geneva, Sumith Dassanayake, engaged in a constructive meeting with the United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights, Ambassador Volker Türk, recently (13). According to the Permanent Mission of…
Govt rolls out Grade 1 education reforms for 2026
The Ministry of Education has announced the rollout of Grade 1 education reforms for the year 2026, with the distribution of activity books for Terms II and III already underway. According to the ministry, the distribution process began earlier this…