PUCSL to hold public hearing on Feb 09 Islandwide power failure
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that a public hearing will be held tomorrow (05 Aug) regarding the islandwide power failure that occurred on February 9, 2025. The hearing, organized under Section 18 of the Public…
Chemmani : “Convicted Soldier willing to Testify in Int’l Inquiry”
The wife of Lance Corporal Somaratne Rajapaksa has reportedly stated that her husband is willing to testify if an international inquiry is launched into the Chemmani mass grave in Jaffna. Somaratne Rajapaksa was convicted as the primary offender in the…
Tourism Earnings: Minister’s USD 3.7 Bn claim contradicts Central Bank data
A notable discrepancy has emerged between government statements and official statistics regarding Sri Lanka’s tourism earnings in 2025. Speaking at the opening of a new meditation hall at the Seetha Amman Temple in Nuwara Eliya, Minister of Tourism Vijitha Herath…
Air India Express flight returns to Bengaluru after technical glitch
A Kolkata-bound Air India Express flight returned to Bengaluru on Sunday evening due to a technical issue. Flight IX2718, operated by an Airbus A320, turned back after being airborne for over two hours, according to data from flight tracking website…
Govt employees to receive financial loans to build or renovate homes
Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe says the government is working to resolve the housing issue in Sri Lanka within the next 05 to 10 years. Minister Samarasinghe said that financial loans will be provided for government employees to build a new house…
Severe lightning : Red alert issued to 10 districts
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces, effective until 11.00 pm today. According to the department, red alerts have been issued to 10 districts and amber alerts have been…
110 persons arrested for drunk driving on Sunday
The Sri Lanka Police have arrested 110 persons for driving under the influence of alcohol during multiple raids conducted across Sri Lanka yesterday. According to the Police, 3202 persons were arrested for other traffic offences and 25 individuals for reckless…
Case against 08 SL fishermen in Madagascar to be taken up today
The case against eight Sri Lankan fishermen who are detained in Madagascar for engaging in illegal, unreported, and unregulated fishing activities will be taken up for hearing today (04 Aug). According to the Sunday Times, the multi-day fishing vessel, which…
New Documentary Launched on 1990 Massacre of Hajj Travellers in Kurukkalmadam
A powerful new documentary titled Killing the Travellers – The Untold Story of the Kurukkalmadam Massacre, 1990, directed by Baazir Kaleelur Rahman, was officially launched recently, shedding light on a largely forgotten atrocity from Sri Lanka’s civil war. Organised by…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04 Aug), compared to last Friday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have reduced from Rs….