Tenders called for Central Expressway’s Rambukkana-Galagedara stretch
The Ministry of Transport and Highways says tenders have been invited for the construction of the Central Expressway up to the Rambukkana-Galagedara section. According to the ministry, details regarding the tenders could be obtained via https://rda.gov.lk/index.php?option=com_inquiries… In November last year,…
T20 World Cup 2026 : ICC announces local TV partner in Sri Lanka
The upcoming ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is set to reach audiences across Sri Lanka on an unprecedented scale, as Dialog Television today announced a landmark collaboration with free-to-air broadcaster TV Supreme. The agreement will see TV Supreme broadcast all…
Germany, Sri Lanka ink bilateral debt restructuring deal
Germany and Sri Lanka today signed a bilateral debt restructuring agreement, marking a significant milestone in Sri Lanka’s efforts to achieve debt sustainability and advance its economic recovery. The agreement was signed by Chargé d’affaires of the German Embassy, Sarah…
SJB MP thanks Trump for protecting Christians in Nigeria
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardana has expressed his gratitude to US President Donald Trump for his commitment to safeguarding persecuted Christian communities in Nigeria. In a letter addressed to President Trump, SJB MP Kavinda Jayawardana said the US…
Businessman arrested with Rs. 700 Mn worth of Kush at BIA
A Sri Lankan passenger carrying a consignment of Kush‑type narcotics valued at around Rs. 700 million was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport. The arrest was made this morning (07) by officials of the Customs Narcotics Control Unit while the suspect…
Unusual opening prices : CSE closes market for the day
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced it was cancelling all trades on Wednesday due to unusual opening prices in a newly listed company. According to the CSE, in consultation with the Securities and Exchange Commission (SEC), it has decided…
USD/LKR spot rate crosses Rs. 310 mark first time since February 2024
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka’s indicative USD/LKR spot rate climbed to Rs. 310.02 today (07), crossing the Rs. 310.00 mark for the first time since 29 February 2024. According to official data, the buying rate of the US Dollar…
Rain Alert : Deep Depression in Next 24 hrs
The low pressure area off the southeast coast over the Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify into a deep depression during the next 24 hours. Heavy rains of up to 100mm are likely to occur at some places in…
Seaplane crash in Nuwara Eliya: Statement from CAASL
Incident Involving Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian Aircraft at Gregory Lake, Nuwara Eliya – No Fatalities Statement from Civil Aviation A Cessna 208 Caravan Amphibian aircraft bearing registration number 4R-CAE operated by Cinnamon Air was involved in an incident while operating…
Nayaru Bridge restored, Navy suspends boat transport service
The Sri Lanka Navy on Tuesday (06 Jan) concluded a dedicated boat service operation that provided vital transportation for the local community following the collapse of the Nayaru Bridge in Mullaitivu. According to the Navy, the service was initiated on…