China–Sri Lanka Friendship Poised for Stronger Growth, Says Chinese Envoy
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong said China remains committed to deepening cooperation with Sri Lanka and advancing a shared future between the two countries, as he addressed a Spring Festival gathering in Colombo on Sunday evening. Speaking at…
Gangaramaya Relics Exposition: Special request to devotees
The Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Ven. Dr Kirinde Assaji Nayaka Thera has requested the public to refrain from queuing for the exposition of the sacred Devnimori relics of Lord Buddha at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple in Colombo,…
SLTB’s first female conductors begin duties
The first female conductors appointed to the state bus service, Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), assumed duties today (10 Feb). The female conductors commenced their duties from the Makumbura Multi-Modal Centre (MMC) in Kottawa. Nineteen women were recently appointed as…
Huge Setback for Sri Lanka as Hasaranga’s World Cup Ends Early
Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 after scans confirmed a hamstring injury. Newswire learns that the Sri Lanka spinner has suffered a left hamstring injury requiring several weeks of rehabilitation, effectively ruling…
Sri Lanka improves in global corruption rankings
Sri Lanka has improved its standing in Transparency International’s Global Corruption Index 2025, moving up from rank 121 to 107 out of 182 countries. The Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI) is the most widely used global corruption ranking in the world….
Leopard found dead in Bogawantalawa
Wildlife officers from Nallathanniya reported that the body of a leopard was found this morning (10 Feb) in the upper section of the Kotiyagala Estate in Bogawantalawa, after it was caught in a wire snare set on a tea bush….
CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Feb 10), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.72 to Rs. 305.76,…
T20 WC : Pakistan Ambassador thanks Sri Lanka for diplomatic involvement
The High Commissioner of Pakistan to Sri Lanka, retired Major General Faheem Ul Aziz, has informed Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath that Pakistan’s decision regarding the 2026 T20 Cricket World Cup was changed following three days of diplomatic discussions…
SIM card registration regulations to be amended
The Cabinet has approved amendments to the regulations governing the registration of Subscriber Identity Module (SIM) cards, including provisions to re-register subscriber details for SIM cards issued before Aug. 2, 2019. The existing Subscriber SIM Card Registration Regulations No. 01…
Secret survey shows Govt. support down to 25% : Gammanpila
Udaya Gammanpila of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya alleged that a secret government survey shows voter support has fallen below 25%, which he claimed is the reason for the continued delay of provincial council elections. Addressing a media briefing, Gammanpila challenged…