Alleged gunman in Dan Priyasad murder arrested in Kegalle
The suspected gunman in the murder of political activist Dan Priyasad was arrested in Ranwala, Kegalle has been arrested, along with two others, including a woman. Priyasad, the convenor of the Nawa Sinhale National Movement, was shot on April 22…
Sri Lanka raises compensation for migrant worker deaths abroad
The government has decided to increase the compensation paid to the families of Sri Lankan migrant workers who die while employed overseas from Rs. 600,000 to Rs. 2 million. Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) Chairman Kosala Wickramasinghe said…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (19 Sept), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased slightly from Rs. 298.23 to Rs. 298….
Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa has been further remanded until Sept. 22 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. The case was postponed to next Monday due to the absence of Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanka S. Bodaragama, who is currently on leave….
Foreign jobs : SLBFE launches special Police investigation unit
A Special Investigations Unit, staffed by 16 police officers led by a chief inspector, was launched at the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) headquarters on September 18, 2025. The unit will handle complaints related to foreign employment fraud…
Sri Lanka, Ukraine discuss closer bilateral cooperation
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment of Sri Lanka, Arun Hemachandra, held a telephone discussion with Ukraine’s Deputy Foreign Minister and Head of the National Commission for UNESCO, Mariana Betsa, on Sept. 18. The two officials discussed strengthening…
‘Ali Roshan’ sentenced to 15 years RI
Samarappulige Niraj Roshan, also known as ‘Ali Roshan,’ has been sentenced to 15 years of rigorous imprisonment for illegally possessing an elephant without a valid permit. A three-judge bench of the Colombo High Court comprising Justices Manjula Thilakaratne, R.S.S. Sapuvida,…
Court orders rail accessibility for persons with disabilities in landmark case
The Anuradhapura Magistrate’s Court has ordered public transport services at all railway stations between Vavuniya and Mahawa to be made accessible to persons with disabilities. Magistrate Nalinda Hewawasam issued the ruling in response to a writ petition filed in December…
Landslide warnings issued in five districts
Landslide warnings have been issued for areas across five districts in Sri Lanka following rainfall exceeding 75 mm in the past 24 hours. The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) issued Level 1 (Yellow) alerts for the Seethawaka Divisional Secretariat and…
Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite to be placed in orbit today
Sri Lanka’s third nano-satellite, named BIRDS-X Dragonfly, is scheduled to be launched into orbit today (September 19) according to the Arthur C. Clarke Institute for Modern Technologies. The satellite, developed primarily by Sri Lankan engineers under the Ministry of Education…