Rs. 4,750,828 corruption case : Prasanna Ranatunga granted bail
Former Minister of Tourism and Aviation Prasanna Ranatunga was granted bail today (12) by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court after being arrested earlier in the day by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). According to the…
Sri Lanka launches pilot project to mail birth certificates via courier
Sri Lanka on Wednesday launched a pilot project to deliver national birth certificates through the Sri Lanka Postal Courier Service, the Department of Registrar General announced. The initiative was inaugurated at the Gampaha District Secretariat under the patronage of Minister…
Three-wheeler driver arrested for overcharging Nepali tourist in Colombo
A three-wheeler driver has been arrested for allegedly overcharging a Nepali woman Rs. 30,000 for a short hired ride during her visit to Sri Lanka, police said Wednesday. The incident was reported to the Police Tourist Division on October 25….
India-Sri Lanka : Education as the new bridge of trust
By PM Heblikar Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya’s visit to India in October 2025 may not have produced major announcements or financial deals, but it could well mark a quiet turning point. By placing education and people-to-people learning at…
Sri Lanka Navy seizes 742kg of Kendu leaves in Chilaw raids
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized around 742 kilos of Kendu leaves along with 03 dinghies during two separate operations in Chilaw this week. According to the Navy, the raids were conducted in the Negombo Lagoon and Karukapane Lagoon on…
Australia Opens 2025–26 Skilled Migration, Colombo Hosts Open Day
Australia has recently introduced important updates to its Skilled Migration and Work Visa programs announcing the Migration Program for the financial year 2025/26 commenced in July this year. Australian Government announced 185,000 new migration places, with 132,000 dedicated to skilled…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 300.50 to Rs. 300.58. Meanwhile,…
15 wanted Sri Lankan suspects living in UAE
Authorities have confirmed that 15 out of 82 Sri Lankan fugitives wanted under INTERPOL Red Notices, including for murder and other serious crimes, are currently residing in the United Arab Emirates (UAE), it was reported. State newspaper Dinamina reported, citing…
New ICC ODI rankings released
Sri Lanka have fallen to fifth place in the ICC Men’s ODI rankings following their six-run defeat to Pakistan in the first ODI of the three-match series. The drop comes after a remarkable rise over the past year. Sri Lanka…
LPL match-fixing : Dambulla Thunders owner indicted & ready to plead guilty
The Dambulla Thunders franchise owner, Tamim Rahman, was formally indicted today (12) before the Colombo High Court over allegations of attempting to pressure a player into match-fixing during the 2024 Lanka Premier League (LPL). The case was heard before High…