Sri Lanka’s biggest lottery prize of Rs. 629 million awarded
Sri Lanka’s largest-ever lottery prize of Rs. 629.8 million has been awarded to the winner of the Development Lotteries Board’s “Kapruka” lottery. The historic prize of Rs. 629,855,919.60 — the highest in Sri Lanka’s lottery history — was officially handed…
Nuwan Thushara apologises to Sri Lanka Cricket, explains his position
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara has issued a letter of apology to Sri Lanka Cricket, expressing willingness to withdraw his legal action over the refusal to grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) to participate in overseas franchise leagues, including…
CTU slams compulsory white saree rule at Monaragala school
The Ceylon Teachers’ Union (CTU) has strongly criticized a directive requiring female teachers at Royal College Monaragala to attend school in white sarees. According to reports, CTU Secretary Joseph Stalin said the move has created serious difficulties for teachers, with…
Ageing population, delayed marriage, high literacy: 13 key census findings
Sri Lanka’s population has reached 21.78 million, with the country rapidly ageing, literacy improving, and migration patterns shifting, according to the Final Report of the 2024 Census of Population and Housing released by the Department of Census and Statistics. Here…
Public urged to report New Year liquor ban violations via hotline
The Department of Excise has announced that all liquor outlets across Sri Lanka will remain closed on April 13 and 14, in line with the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrations. In a statement, the Department clarified that only tourist…
Unlabelled cosmetics worth Rs. 10 million seized in Pettah
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has seized cosmetics worth nearly Rs. 10 million, found without mandatory labeling, during a raid in Pettah, Colombo. Acting on information provided by the Police Special Unit, CAA officials carried out the raid yesterday (09)…
Sri Lanka tax revenue rises 17.7% to Rs. 606 billion in Q1
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has reported tax revenue of Rs. 606 billion for the first quarter of 2026, marking a 17.7% increase compared to the same period last year. In a statement issued on April 10, the IRD…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (10), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 311.61 to Rs. 311.79, while…
Sri Lanka 2024 census final report launched today
The final report of the 15th Census of Population and Housing of Sri Lanka, which was successfully completed in 2024, was launched today by the Department of Census and Statistics in collaboration with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA). The…
“Even if you go to the moon, you still can’t level corruption allegations against our ministers.”
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today defended the government during the no-confidence debate on Energy Minister Kumar Jayakody, stating that the coal procurement controversy would not lead to power cuts or increased electricity tariffs for the public. Speaking in Parliament, Jayatissa said…