Lasantha Wickrematunge remembered on 17th death anniversary
The 17th anniversary of the assassination of veteran journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge was commemorated at the Borella Cemetery in Colombo today. Loved ones, friends, and fellow media professionals honoured the memory by placing flowers and lighting candles in tribute. Lasantha Manilal…
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia up 19% in 2025
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia recorded a 19% increase from January to September 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024, according to the Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh. Commenting on this achievement, Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the…
Maldivian Envoy criticizes Visa treatment in Sri Lanka, warns of reciprocal action
Maldivian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Masood Imad, has raised concerns over the ordeal faced by Maldivian tourists to secure a visa in Sri Lanka. According to the Daily News, High Commissioner Masood Imad has likened the experience to step-motherly…
A New Chapter in Sri Lanka’s Media Education Sector: MMC–ITN Campus Marks New Milestone with International Collaboration
Marking a significant milestone in the history of Sri Lanka’s media education sector, the MMC–ITN Campus today ( ) initiated a new phase of development, reinforcing its commitment to academic excellence and global collaboration. Established in early 2025 with the…
Indian Actor Vijay’s ‘Jana Nayagan’ movie release postponed
The release of Jana Nayagan, starring Thalapathy Vijay, was postponed from its planned January 9 date after delays in securing the necessary censor certificate. Following this postponement, several members of the Tamil film industry have publicly expressed their solidarity with…
Sri Lanka discusses additional UN peacekeeping deployment
Discussions on deploying additional Sri Lankan personnel to United Nations peacekeeping missions were held at the Ministerial Consultative Committee on Defence, convened under the patronage of Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The meeting also focused on the welfare of members of the…
99 Moments That Shaped 2025: A Year in Headlines
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Obstruction of duties : Matugama PS Chairman granted bail
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, who was remanded on charges of obstructing the duties of the Secretary of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, has been granted bail. The Matugama Magistrate’s Court ordered the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya…
CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates further against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08 Jan), compared to Wednesday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 306.28 to Rs. 306.32, while the…
Deep Depression: Indian Met Department update
A depression over the southwest and adjoining areas of the southeast Bay of Bengal and the East Equatorial Indian Ocean has intensified into a deep depression and is expected to cross Sri Lanka’s coast between Hambantota and Kalmunai by Friday…