Ranil returns to Sri Lanka following Mount Elizabeth Hospital surgery
The United National Party (UNP) has announced that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has returned to Sri Lanka following surgery at Mount Elizabeth Hospital in Singapore. According to the UNP statement, he arrived at the Katunayake International Airport this morning (09)….
Environment Ministry forms Committee to oversee National Water Conservation Programs
The Ministry of Environment has set up a special Ministerial Committee tasked with overseeing Sri Lanka’s national water conservation programs, including the gazetting of vital aquifers and monitoring protective mechanisms for both surface and underground water. The committee, operating under…
Govt takes tough stand, no meeting for striking GMOA
Health and Mass Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today said the Government will not proceed with the meeting scheduled for today with the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA), following the union’s decision to launch a 48-hour strike. Speaking in Parliament, Minister…
82 yr old woman murdered by grandson in Thambuttegama
An 82‑year‑old woman was murdered in the Malwanegama area of Thambuttegama on Wednesday (08) after being assaulted by her grandson over a personal dispute. Police investigations have revealed that the suspect, aged 23, struck the victim with a pole, causing…
Dollar rate today : Selling rate remains unchanged at Rs. 318
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 318. According to Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of…
Father killed, 16-year-old son injured in Gintota accident
A 58‑year‑old motorcyclist was killed and his 16‑year‑old son seriously injured in a fatal accident near Gintota on the Colombo–Galle main road at around 1.30 pm yesterday (08). According to Police investigations, the bus travelling towards Colombo collided head‑on with…
Sri Lanka, IMF reach staff‑level agreement on 5th and 6th reviews
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the combined 5th and 6th Reviews of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. According…
National new rice festival begins under president’s patronage
The 59th National New Rice Festival commenced under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake near the sacred Jaya Sri Maha Bodhi in Anuradhapura. Beginning with the blessings of the Maha Sangha, farmers with deep devotion prepare and offer their…
Trump says US military to remain around Iran until deal is fully complied with
US President Donald Trump said all US ships, aircraft, and military personnel would stay in place in and around Iran until it fully complied with the ceasefire deal. “All US Ships, Aircraft, and Military Personnel, with additional Ammunition, Weaponry, and…
Two injured in accident near Hambantota Port
Two people were injured in a road accident that occurred at around 12.15 am today (09) on the Tissamaharama–Matara main road near the Hambantota Port’s second entrance and the Port Police. According to the Police, the collision involved a Sri…