Fort Railway Station renovation begins with modern facilities planned
Renovation work officially commenced at the historic Colombo Fort Railway Station today (09), marking the beginning of a modernization program under the Colombo Suburban Railway Project (CSRP). The initiative aims to preserve the station’s 109‑year heritage while introducing modern passenger…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09), compared to Wednesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 311.53 to Rs. 311.61, while…
23-year-old woman dies in lightning strike
A 23‑year‑old woman has died after being struck by lightning in the Handapanagala Kenhatha area, within the Wellawaya Divisional Secretariat Division. The victim, a resident of Kenhatha, had gone to call back her parents who were working in the field…
SPAR Expands Presence in Sri Lanka with New Outlets in Kandy and Kurunegala
Sri Lanka’s only GLOCAL supermarket chain – SPAR Sri Lanka, continues its expansion across the island with the opening of its newest outlets in Kandy and Kurunegala. The Kandy outlet, located at 27B, George E. De Silva Mawatha, will officially…
Sri Lankan Ambassador calls on Nepal’s New Prime Minister
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to Nepal, Ruwanthi Delpitiya, called on Nepal’s newly elected Prime Minister, Balendra Shah, in Kathmandu. She joined other Heads of Diplomatic Missions in a courtesy visit at the Office of the Prime Minister and Council of Ministers…
Sri Lanka Cricket to contest Thushara’s legal bid for IPL participation
Sri Lanka Cricket has informed the Colombo District Court that it will file objections against the petition filed by fast bowler Nuwan Thushara seeking a court order to compel the board to issue a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate…
Ranil returns to Sri Lanka following Mount Elizabeth Hospital surgery
The United National Party (UNP) has announced that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has returned to Sri Lanka following surgery at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. According to the UNP statement, he arrived at the Katunayake International Airport this morning (09)….
Environment Ministry forms Committee to oversee National Water Conservation Programs
The Ministry of Environment has set up a special Ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing Sri Lanka’s national water conservation programs, including the gazetting of vital aquifers and monitoring protective mechanisms for both surface and underground water. The committee, operating under…
Govt takes tough stand, no meeting for striking GMOA
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today said the Government will not proceed with the meeting scheduled for today with the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), following the union’s decision to launch a 48-hour strike. Speaking in Parliament, Minister…
82 yr old woman murdered by grandson in Thambuttegama
An 82‑year‑old woman was murdered in the Malwanegama area of Thambuttegama on Wednesday (08) after being assaulted by her grandson over a personal dispute. Police investigations have revealed that the suspect, aged 23, struck the victim with a pole, causing…