Lanka Sugar Company refutes rumours about Nugegoda outlet closure
Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. has issued a special statement denying recent claims circulating on social media regarding the operations of its retail outlet in Nugegoda. According to the company, the outlet was temporarily closed on Saturday, January 31, solely…
Protest erupts in Vavuniya against Kivul Oya project
A large protest was held in Vavuniya today opposing the government’s decision to resume the Kivul Oya Reservoir Development Project. A large number of residents gathered to voice their concerns, with MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam and other representatives meeting officials to…
Buying a Luxury Apartment in Colombo? Read This First
Colombo’s luxury apartment market has officially left its dating phase behind and stepped into a more grown-up investment persona, where decisions in 2026 are driven by performance metrics rather than glossy promises. The proof is in the data, average asking…
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad : Injury update
Sri Lanka fast bowler Eshan Malinga is likely to be ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup after dislocating his shoulder during last night’s match. Malinga sustained the injury while fielding in yesterday’s game and is scheduled to…
Dollar rate today : Rupee slips slightly
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 2), compared to last Friday. Seylan Bank reports the buying rate of the US dollar to be Rs. 306.60 while…
Arrival of Buddha Dhamma in Sri Lanka: A Historical Perspective
ARRIVAL OF BUDDHA DHAMMA TO SRI LANKA DR. BAISHALI SARKAR & DR PORTIA CONRAD The transmission of Buddhism from India to Sri Lanka stands as one of the earliest and most enduring examples of the spread of ideas across the…
NPP captures Weligama PS chair from SJB in fresh vote
Chinthaka Hewapathirana of the National People’s Power (NPP) was elected Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha on Monday securing 22 votes in favour and 21 against. The vote followed a period of political uncertainty at the local authority after the…
SSC earn promotion back to Tier A after Tier B success
Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) have earned promotion back to Tier A after building an unassailable lead in the Tier B tournament, completing a swift return to Sri Lanka’s top-tier domestic competition. Singhalese Sports Club’s demotion last season sent shockwaves through…
Specialist doctors say they will not join GMOA strike
The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) said Sunday that none of its members will participate in trade union action announced by the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), distancing itself from a planned escalation of actions starting Monday (2). Dr. Ashoka…
Myanmar scam centres: China executes four Bai family mafia members
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, a notorious crime dynasty operating scam centres in Myanmar. They were among 21 family members and associates convicted of fraud, homicide, and other crimes by a Guangdong court. Last November,…