New Chairman appointed for the National Youth Corps
Nalin Radampala has been appointed as the new Chairman of the National Youth Corps (NYC). Accordingly, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, handed over the appointment letter to Nalin Radampala on Tuesday (06 Jan). Following the…
CAASL gives update on Gregory Lake seaplane crash investigation
The Director General of the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL), Captain Daminda Rabukwella, said on Thursday (8) that investigators remain at Gregory Lake examining the Cinnamon Air seaplane crash, while recovery efforts are being hampered by difficult underwater…
Pasad Weerasekera joins Board of AgriOne Solutions
AgriOne Solutions (Pvt) Ltd, a subsidiary of Asiya Siyaka Commodities PLC, has appointed seasoned agri-input industry professional Pasad Weerasekera to its Board of Directors. With more than 33 years of experience in the agri-input marketing sector, Weerasekera brings extensive expertise…
2026 to see record state-assisted housing construction
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says 2026 will mark the year in which the highest number of houses are built with state assistance in Sri Lanka’s history. He explained that approximately 20,000–25,000 new houses will be constructed for those affected by…
No more web links in second and third school term modules : PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that, in preparing modules for the second and third school terms, the inclusion of web links for any grade will be completely discontinued from now on. Speaking in Parliament today (09 Jan), she said…
Sajith says Speaker’s ruling violates constitution, people’s sovereignty
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that a decision and statement made by the Speaker amounted to a violation of the Constitution and the sovereignty of the people. Speaking in reply to the Speaker’s address in Parliament today, he emphasized the…
CBSL rates : Rupee appreciates against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09 Jan), compared to Thursday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 306.32 to Rs. 305.62, while the…
Two suspects nabbed with 1560 foreign cigarettes
The Sri Lanka Navy and Police apprehended 02 individuals in possession of about 1560 foreign cigarettes, during a coordinated operation conducted in the Aluthkade area of Colombo, yesterday (08 Jan). According to the Navy, the joint raid was conducted by…
Two arrested for possessing endangered Fishing Cat meat
The Emergency Raid Unit of the Department of Wildlife Conservation has arrested two suspects near the Kitulgala area for possessing the meat of a fishing cat (Prionailurus viverrinus), a species strictly protected under wildlife laws. According to the Department of…
England’s Harry Brook apologises for incident at New Zealand nightclub ahead of Ashes
Harry Brook has publicly apologised for bringing “embarrassment” to the English cricket team in a scuffle at a New Zealand nightclub shortly before the Ashes. Brook was struck by a bouncer after being refused entry to a Wellington nightclub on…