Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 313
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08 Jan), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate remaining at Rs. 313 in most banks. At Seylan Bank, the buying rate of…
Deep depression expected to enter Sri Lanka’s coast tomorrow
A deep depression developed in the Bay of Bengal could make landfall in Sri Lanka tomorrow between the Hambantota and Kalmunai areas, according to Director General of the Department of Meteorology, Athula Karunanayake. Addressing a special media briefing on adverse…
Academics and Professionals condemn vilification campaign against PM Harini
A group of academics, professionals, and civil society members has issued a strong statement condemning what they describe as a vicious campaign of vilification and personalized attacks against Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Harini Amarasuriya. The statement…
Main suspect arrested over illicit liquor deaths in Wennappuwa
The main suspect in the incident where six people died from consuming illicit liquor has been arrested by the Wennappuwa Police. According to the Police, the suspect is a 47‑year‑old resident of Galawatta, East Bandirippuwa. The post‑mortem examinations of five…
Depression over Bay of Bengal : Advisory issued to Naval & fishing communities
The Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture into the deep and shallow sea areas around Sri Lanka from today (08 Jan) until further notice, due to the depression over the Bay of Bengal. According to the Met…
Namal stresses India’s role in ensuring long‑term peace in South Asia
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has emphasized the urgent need for stronger regional cooperation in South Asia, highlighting India’s central role in ensuring long‑term peace and stability. Speaking on recent global and regional security developments, Rajapaksa noted…
Cricbuzz.World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table
There were nervy moments in the chase, but Australia get over the line to wrap up a 4-1 Ashes series victory The post Cricbuzz.World Test Championship (2025-2027) Points table appeared first on Newswire.
Minister assures no forest destruction in Diyagama project
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has emphasized that no destruction of the forest will be permitted during the development of the Diyagama Sports Complex. Minister Gamage further stated that development must be carried out while minimizing…
Court defers CCD request for Ishara Sewwandi’s facial examination
The Colombo Crimes Division (CCD) has requested Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama to grant permission to refer Ishara Sewwandi, the main suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulle Sanjeewa, to the Government Analyst for a facial examination. After…
Irrigation Dept. warns of flood risk in several river basins
The Department of Irrigation says the Department of Meteorology has forecast heavy rainfall in river basins located within the Uva, Eastern, Central, North Central, and Northern Provinces. The department says, as such, there is an increased risk of flooding in…