Ranil’s illness : Clarification from UNP
UNP Chairman Vajira Abeywardene said the deteriorating health of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe was a direct result of the conditions he faced during his detention. Abeywardene told reporters that Wickremesinghe had long maintained a disciplined daily routine, including fixed times…
Meta holds workshop for media secretaries, representatives of state media institutions
In partnership with the Digital Economy Ministry and the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), Meta launched a Digital Government Day programme to upskill media secretaries and representatives of state media institutions. This is the first workshop that provided the…
03 Lankans arrested with Rs. 45.8 Mn foreign cigarettes
Three Sri Lankan nationals have been arrested at the Katunayake Airport today (27) for attempting to smuggle in foreign cigarettes, worth Rs. 45.8 million. The three men were found to have concealed the stock of foreign cigarettes in 15 pieces…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27 Aug), compared to Tuesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 298.95, while the selling…
R. Ashwin announces ‘new beginning’ in IPL career; quits CSK
Indian all-rounder R Ashwin announced his retirement from the Indian Premier League on Wednesday through a social media post. “Special day and hence a special beginning. They say every ending will have a new start, my time as an IPL…
Australian cricketer does skin cancer removal, raises awareness
Former Australian Cricketer Michael Clarke has raised awareness of skin cancer, especially in Australia. In a statement on social media, Clarke revealed that he had undergone another skin cancer removal surgery on his nose. The former cricketer urged the public…
Two Agrarian officials arrested over Rs. 300,000 bribe
The Bribery Commission has arrested a Development Officer of the Andiambalama, Agrarian Services Centre and an Agriculture Research and Production Officer for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 300,000. According to the Bribery Commission, the two suspects were arrested on 15th…
President calls for defence forces to reach global professional standards
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka’s defence forces must be developed into one of the most professional forces in the world, instructing officials to ensure that the necessary budgetary allocations are properly channelled to provide the required training and…
Sri Lanka Tourism to conduct Nordic roadshows in September
Sri Lanka Tourism will showcase the Uniqueness of the destination, Cultural Diversity and its warm Hospitality all across the globe with a series of Nordic roadshows, scheduled to be held from 8th to 11th of September 2025. According to the…
SL diaspora in Romania honours St. Anthony, Our Lady of Madhu
Two historic spiritual milestones were recently observed by the Sri Lankan Catholic community in Romania, reinforcing their faith and cultural identity while fostering unity and interfaith harmony within the Sri Lankan diaspora. According to the Embassy of Sri Lanka in…