SriLankan expands passenger connectivity across Saudi Arabia and Sri Lanka
SriLankan Airlines has announced strategic partnerships with Saudi Arabia’s national carrier Saudia (SV) and low‑cost airline Flynas (XY), expanding its network reach and strengthening air travel links between Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia. The collaboration will provide passengers with seamless…
Sajith questions basis for increasing judges’ retirement age without filling vacancies
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested a clarification from the Government regarding the proposal to raise the retirement age of judges in the higher courts, including the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal, warning that the issue carries national importance…
Sri Lanka Women’s U19 squad named for India tour
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-member Sri Lanka Women’s U19 squad for the upcoming Tour of India. According to an SLC statement, during the tour, the team will play three T20 matches and three One Day matches. The…
Two youths arrested after viral bus–motorcycle clash in Mawanella
The Kadugannawa Police have arrested two youths, aged 20 and 25, on Wednesday (10) following a violent clash with a bus driver in Mawanella that led to a motorcycle being dragged under a bus. According to the Police, the incident,…
Pink Eagle Holdings Consolidates Leadership in Diversified Services and Global Expansion
With bold vision and global outlook, one of Sri Lanka’s trailblazing conglomerates, Pink Eagle Holdings (Pvt) Ltd, a modern investment holding company, steps into the spotlight. Established in recent years and rooted in Sri Lankan heritage, the organisation has rapidly…
President chairs talks on El Niño impact and preparedness
A high‑level discussion on the possible impact of the forthcoming El Niño condition and institutional plans to mitigate its effects was held this morning (11) at the Presidential Secretariat under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The meeting brought…
Galle man arrested over temple thefts; cash and foreign currency seized
The Galle Harbour Police arrested a 40‑year‑old resident of Poddala on Wednesday (10) in connection with a string of thefts targeting monks’ residences and donation boxes at temples across Galle and surrounding areas. The suspect was taken into custody in…
Sri Lanka playing XI announced for 1st T20I
The following is the Playing XI for the first T20I to be played at Sabina Park, Jamaica. 1. Pathum Nissanka 2. Kusal Mendis _-Captain_ 3. Lasith Croospulle 4. Pavan Rathnayake 5. Kamindu Mendis _-Vice Captain_ 6. Dasun Shanaka 7. Wanindu…
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 337
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (11), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate increasing to Rs. 337. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has…
Kuwait restores air traffic after temporary airspace closure
Kuwait has resumed normal air traffic operations following the temporary closure of its airspace earlier today, the Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) confirmed. According to a report by Gulf News, the DGCA said operations returned to normal after the…