Minister Vidyaratna files CID complaint over fake news on Child
Minister of Plantation and Community Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratna appeared before the Cyber Crimes Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) today in connection with online attacks against his child. It is reported that Minister Samantha Vidyaratna had filed a complaint…
Sri Lanka owes USD 37 billion in foreign loans, Rs. 19.6 trillion in domestic debt
At a meeting of the Committee on Public Finance chaired by MP Harsha de Silva, officials from the State Debt Management Office revealed that Sri Lanka’s outstanding foreign debt stands at USD 37 billion, while domestic debt amounts to Rs….
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (09 Oct), compared to Wednesday. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 299.25 to Rs….
Easter Attacks main conspirator identified, Kariapper quotes investigators
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) MP Nizam Kariapper says Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security, retired SDIG Ravi Seneviratne, has disclosed that the main conspirator behind the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks has been identified. MP Nizam Kariapper said Ravi…
IMF, Sri Lanka reach staff-level agreement on fifth review
The visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the Fifth Review of Sri Lanka’s reform program supported by the IMF’s Extended Fund Facility. According to an…
Colombo Port reports 71% increase in net profit in first eight months of 2025
The Colombo Port has recorded a net profit (after tax) of Rs. 32.2 billion during the first eight months of 2025, according to the Ministry of Ports. In comparison, the net profit earned during the first eight months of 2024…
Wimal Weerawansa records statement at Tangalle Police
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has appeared before the Tangalle Divisional Criminal Investigation Unit today. The National Freedom Front (NFF) leader has arrived following a formal summons issued by the Police. It is reported that he is currently recording a statement…
323 Containers : Gammanpila appears before Bribery Commission
Leader of the Pivithuru Hela Urumaya and former Member of Parliament, Udaya Gammanpila, has appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption. It is reported that his appearance this morning (09) was in connection with ongoing investigations…
Two children killed in separate tragic accidents on Wednesday
Two children have been reported dead in tragic accidents in the Mirihana and Hettipola areas on Wednesday (08). The Police state a 05-year-old boy has died after drowning in the swimming pool of a hotel in Nugegoda last evening. According…
Navy arrests 47 Indian fishermen in the North
The Sri Lankan Navy has taken into custody 47 Indian fishermen for allegedly engaging in fishing activities in Sri Lankan territorial waters in violation of maritime laws. According to the Navy, the arrests were carried out by the Northern and…