“VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025” Maritime Conference held in Colombo
The second edition of the maritime conference “VOYAGE SRI LANKA 2025” was held in Colombo yesterday, aimed at highlighting Sri Lanka’s contribution to the Blue Economy and its potential as a global maritime hub. Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development,…
Katunayake Airport check in time : New Update
Starting from 12:00 noon on 17th October 2025, passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) will be permitted to check in up to four hours before their scheduled flight time, the airport management announced. The new measure aims to enhance…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Thursday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.70 to Rs. 299.80,…
SLC pays tribute to Jayananda Warnaweera; women’s team to wear black armbands
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to express its deepest condolences on the passing of former Sri Lanka national player and cricket administrator Jayananda Warnaweera. On behalf of the entire cricketing fraternity, Sri Lanka Cricket extends its heartfelt sympathies to the Warnaweera…
New Research Lab named after PM Harini in Delhi
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya visited Hindu College, University of Delhi, where she completed her Bachelor’s degree in Sociology, during her ongoing official visit to India. The Prime Minister was warmly welcomed by the College administration, faculty members, and current…
Gold in Sri Lanka : New record price
The price of a 24-carat gold sovereign in Sri Lanka has surpassed Rs. 400,000 for the first time. According to the All-Island Gold Jewellers’ Association, the price of a 24-carat gold sovereign has risen to Rs. 410,000, as of this…
Schoolboy & Principal bailed over AI-generated nude photo case
A schoolboy and the principal of a leading school in Nikaweratiya have been released on bail after being arrested over an incident involving the use of artificial intelligence (AI) to create nude images of three female students. The Nikaweratiya Magistrate’s…
Agrarian Assistant arrested over Rs. 1.2 Mn bribe
An Agricultural Research and Production Assistant has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption for allegedly soliciting and accepting a bribe of Rs. 1.2 million to allocate a portion of state land for cultivation. The…
Illicit assets : Mahinda Rajapaksa’s ex-Chief Security Officer further remanded
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s Chief Security Officer, Neville Wanniarachchi, who was arrested in connection with the accumulation of illicit assets, has been remanded. The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today dismissed the bail application of Neville Wanniarachchi and remanded him until…
Test Twenty : Cricket’s newest format explained
Test Twenty is cricket’s newest and most balanced innovation – the “Fourth Format” of the sport. The new format was launched on Thursday (October 17), which vows to dedicate itself for the promotion of youth talents worldwide, aged 13 to…