Ranil, first former President to be arrested
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today, marking the first time a former head of state has been arrested in Sri Lanka. Wickremesinghe, who was arrested after recording a statement with the CID this…
Breaking : Former President Ranil Wickramasinghe arrested
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was arrested Friday after appearing before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in Colombo, officials familiar with the matter said. The arrest is linked to allegations that Wickremesinghe used state funds to cover expenses for a private…
SL U-19 squad named : 4 Trinity players
The Sri Lanka Cricket Junior Selection Panel has named an Under-19 squad to play the upcoming seven-match Youth ODI series against the West Indies. According to the SLC, the team will depart for the West Indies on the 24th August. …
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (22 Aug), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 297.91 to Rs. 298.12,…
PTA to be repealed in September : Minister Vijitha Herath
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed by September this year. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Vijitha Herath said that the Gazette notification in this regard will be issued by the…
Postal trade unions launch satyagraha in front of Central Mail Exchange
Postal trade unions currently on strike have launched a satyagraha in front of the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo. Representatives from several unions, including the Lanka Teachers’ Union and the Workers’ Struggle Centre, have joined the demonstration. Due to the…
New Chairperson appointed to Marine Environment Protection Council
Professor Sewwandi Jayakody has been appointed as the Chairperson of the Marine Environment Protection Council, which operates under the Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA). The official letter of appointment was presented today (22) by Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi at…
Sri Lanka tests AI & thermal cameras to prevent elephant-train collisions
Sri Lanka has launched a series of measures aimed at reducing the increasing number of collisions between trains and wild elephants, officials said. According to the Ministry of Transport and Highways, a parliamentary discussion held on Thursday focused on implementing…
Rumesh Pathirage wins gold at 2025 Asian Throwing Championships
Sri Lankan athlete Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has secured gold in the Men’s Javelin event at the 2025 Asian Throwing Championships. Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage claimed first place in the event held in South Korea today. He secured the victory with an…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 Aug), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.35 to Rs….