Govt says “very good proposal” received for SriLankan Chairman post
Sri Lanka’s Government is expected to appoint a new Chairman and Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for SriLankan Airlines soon, Aviation Minister Anura Kuranathilake said. The Minister said interviews for the appointment of a new CEO are currently underway, with several…
Today’s Dollar Rate: USD selling rate increases slightly
The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate remaining below Rs. 330 in most banks. According to Seylan Bank, the buying rate of…
Over 3kg of ICE narcotics seized during a raid in Baduraliya
The Baduraliya Police have uncovered a large stock of ICE narcotics during a raid in the Thumbagalla Kanda area, acting on a tip‑off. The Police said the operation led to the recovery of 3.362 kilos of ICE narcotics. However, the…
Online sports goods scam : 22‑year‑old nabbed in phishing attack
Sri Lanka Police say a suspect has been arrested for defrauding Rs. 408,000 from a victim’s bank account through an online sports goods scam. According to the North Western Province Computer Crimes Unit, the suspect posed as an online sports…
Four arrested with 26.7 kilos of cannabis in Udawalawa raid
Four suspects have been arrested with 26.770 kilos of cannabis during a police raid in the Pahanakaduwa area of the Udawalawa Police Division. According to the Police, the operation was carried out yesterday (28) by officers of the Embilipitiya Division…
Transport Ministry Secretary Kapila Perera resigns
Professor Kapila Perera has resigned from his post as Secretary of the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development, it was reported. According to reports, the decision comes in the wake of a Supreme Court ruling which found that Perera…
Fuel cost disclosure reveals deep CPC losses
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Energy has disclosed the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation’s (CPC) fuel cost structure, revealing heavy losses on imported stocks consumed in May. Advocata Institute Chairman Murtaza Jafferjee, posting on X, underscored the scale of the deficits even before…
Trump’s threat to Oman means he’s now attacked or threatened 1 out of every 13 countries : CNN
As a presidential candidate, Donald Trump gleefully painted his opponents as trigger-happy interventionists who would get the United States bogged down in all manner of foreign wars — up to and including World War III. As president, Trump has racked…
Neymar set to miss Brazil World Cup opener due to calf injury
Neymar has been ruled out of Brazil’s upcoming friendlies and is set to miss their World Cup opener after scans revealed a grade-two calf injury, the Brazilian Football Confederation (CBF) has confirmed. CBF doctor Rodrigo Lasmar delivered the blow on…
LPL teams unveil 20-player direct signing list
The Lanka Premier League (LPL) franchises have confirmed their direct signings ahead of the 2026 player draft, with a mix of Sri Lankan stars and top international players retained across all five teams. Direct signings ahead of LPL 2026 Draft:…