New five‑storey Maternity and Surgical complex at Monaragala Hospital to be vested with the public
The newly constructed five‑storey maternity and surgical ward complex at the Monaragala District General Hospital will be vested with the public on Thursday (04), under the patronage of Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa. According to the Ministry of Health, built…
Jaffna Court grants Gotabaya Rajapaksa permission to testify online in Lalith–Kugan case
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has granted permission for former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to give evidence remotely via video link in connection with the disappearance of activists Lalith Weeraraj and Kugan Murugananthan. The habeas corpus petition, filed by the relatives of…
National contracts awarded to 46 Sri Lankan Cricketers
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that 46 players have been selected to receive National Player Contracts for the 2026–2027 season. According to an SLC statement, the contracted period will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Players…
Ten US‑donated TH‑57 helicopters arrive in Sri Lanka
Ten (10) TH-57 ‘Sea Ranger’ multi-role helicopters granted by the Government of the United States of America to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) have arrived in Sri Lanka by sea. According to the SLAF, the arrival of these aircraft…
Police officers commended for returning Rs. 150,000 phone to owner
Two police officers attached to the Bentota Police Station have been commended for returning a mobile phone worth approximately Rs. 150,000 to its rightful owner after finding it on the Bentota Bridge. Police Sergeant Isuru Sameera (60706) and Police Constable…
Court summons Lawyers in Kapila Chandrasena death inquiry
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued summons to President’s Counsel Rienzie Arsekularatne and Attorney Udara Muhandiramge to testify in the ongoing death investigation of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. Colombo Fort Chief Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today directed the…
Jacqueline Fernandez to face trial in INR 2 billion money laundering case
Indian actress Jacqueline Fernandez is set to face trial in connection with an INR 2 billion money laundering case linked to alleged conman Sukesh Chandrasekhar. According to Indian media reports, the Patiala House Court in New Delhi has found prima…
13 Chinese nationals nabbed at BIA with Rs. 28 Mn worth of cigarettes
Thirteen Chinese nationals have been taken into custody at the Katunayake Airport after officials seized a large stock of foreign cigarettes valued at over Rs. 28 million. Customs officials said the group had arrived from Bangkok, Thailand, on two flights. …
What it costs to live in Sri Lanka : New Poverty Line data revealed
The Department of Census and Statistics has released the Official Poverty Line figures for April 2026, revealing that an individual requires a minimum of Rs. 17,117 per month to meet basic needs. According to the data, the highest cost of…
Dollar Rate today: Rupee depreciates slightly against the USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02), compared to Monday. However, the selling rate remains below Rs. 340. According to Seylan Bank, the buying rate of the US…