21 yr old killed in tragic motorcycle accident
Police say a 21-year-old youth was reported dead in a tragic road accident that occurred around midday yesterday (25) on the A09 highway within the Chavakachcheri Police Division. According to the Police, the accident took place near the 304 km…
Aitken Spence Hotels Celebrated with Three Honours at the South Asian Travel Awards 2025
Aitken Spence Hotels was recognised with three distinguished accolades at the South Asian Travel Awards (SATA) 2025 Gala Ceremony. The awards celebrate excellence across South Asia’s hospitality industry, and this year reaffirmed the group’s diverse strengths across different facets of…
Sri Lanka Insurance emerges Champions at Nationalized Services Soccer 7’s 2025
Seated (L-R): Maleesha Madushan, Avishka Chamoda, and Sudesh Perera Standing (L-R): Manoj Nishantha, Yasas Yuthmal, Anju Rajapakse, Madusanka Pushpika, Asanka Perera, D.M. Isuru Dissanayake, Prasath Madusanka, Ruchira Perera (Captain), and Dileepa Lakshitha. Sri Lanka Insurance (SLIC) clinched the Division B…
UN reviews Sri Lanka’s first report on Enforced Disappearances
The United Nations Committee on Enforced Disappearances (CED) will review Sri Lanka’s first periodic report during its 29th session, held in Geneva today (26). Sri Lanka’s Delegation to the Review will be led by the Minister of Justice and National…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (26 Sept), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 298.85 to Rs. 298.86,…
Easter attacks : President says former Military officials to be arrested
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says one or two former Army officials are to be arrested in the future in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks. President Dissanayake further said that the ongoing investigations are focused on finding those responsible…
New order on Namal’s Krrish case
The Colombo High Court today (26) directed its registrar to obtain and submit the initial case record from the Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with the ‘Krrish transaction’ case filed against SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa. The case was taken up…
What did President tell Sri Lankans in New York?
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stressed that he is bound solely to the expectations and aspirations of the people of the country and that in fulfilling the expectations placed in the present Government by the people a year ago, he is…
President Dissanayake Meets UN Chief in New York
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is in New York to attend the 80th Session of the United Nations General Assembly, met with UN Secretary-General António Guterres at the United Nations Headquarters on 25th afternoon. The Secretary-General warmly received the President…
Leaders must commit to create safe world for future generations – President
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, urged world leaders to commit themselves wholeheartedly to building a safe world for future generations. The President stressed that nations must walk hand in hand, not…