President AKD meets Arab Ambassadors, Calls for peace in Middle East
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, meeting with the Council of Arab Ambassadors accredited to Sri Lanka at the Presidential Secretariat today (08), expressed Sri Lanka’s hope for the early restoration of peace in the Middle East. During the discussion, the ambassadors…
Kuwait Airways to begin Colombo flights from April 15
Kuwait Airways, the national carrier of Kuwait, has announced that it will commence direct flight operations to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting Wednesday, April 15, 2026. The new service is expected to strengthen air connectivity and provide greater travel opportunities between…
Greece to ban social media for under-15s from 2027
Greece will ban access to social media for children under the age of 15 from January 1, 2027, Prime Minister Kyriakos Mitsotakis said on Wednesday, citing rising anxiety, sleep problems and the addictive design of online platforms. In a video…
Former Singapore FM George Yeo visits Ranil in Singapore
Former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo visited former Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe, who is recovering after surgery in Singapore. Sharing a photograph on social media, Yeo wrote, ‘Calling on former Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe.’ Wickremesinghe is currently recuperating…
Unlicensed Matale factory repackaged Ayurvedic creams from other manufacturers
Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) officials have raided an Ayurvedic cream manufacturing facility in Matale after an investigation into an establishment in Mawanella. The raid, carried out on April 7, revealed that the facility did not possess any licence or approval…
Sri Lanka records 14.9 million local malware incidents in 2025
Sri Lanka recorded nearly 15 million local malware incidents in 2025, with more than a third of users affected by threats spread through offline methods such as USB drives and removable media, according to Kaspersky. Data from the Kaspersky Security…
Munchee recognised as people’s biscuit brand again at SLIM-Kantar awards
Munchee has once again been recognised as the people’s preferred biscuit brand at the 2026 SLIM-Kantar People’s Awards, reaffirming its strong connection with consumers across the country. The awards ceremony, held recently, honoured brands that have earned public trust and…
SriLankan Airlines warns of escalating scam targeting passengers
SriLankan Airlines has issued a public warning over a surge in scam activities targeting passengers and potential customers. In a statement, the airline said it has identified incidents of individuals impersonating staff through WhatsApp and direct phone calls. Scammers have…
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 14 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva and North-western Provinces and the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts today. Per the advisory, effective until 11.00 pm, red alerts have been issued to…
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (08), compared to Tuesday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has decreased from Rs. 311.72 to Rs. 311.53, while…