Global Tiger Day 2025: A Roar for Conservation
July 29, 2025 marks Global Tiger Day also known as International Tiger Day an annual global observance dedicated to raising awareness about tiger conservation. The tradition began in 2010, when leaders from the 13 tiger‑range countries gathered at the Saint Petersburg Tiger…
Namal arrives from Maldives, leaves Airport
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, against whom an arrest warrant was issued yesterday, has arrived in Sri Lanka. It is reported that MP Rajapaksa arrived from the Maldives and was seen leaving the Katunayake Airport. The Hambantota Magistrate’s…
No threat to Sri Lanka from 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Bay of Bengal
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau says there is no impact to Sri Lanka due to the 6.6 magnitude earthquake that struck near the Andaman and Nicobar Islands early this morning (29). Addressing the media today, Director General of the…
How foreign tourists can get a driving licence in Sri Lanka
Foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka will now be able to obtain a temporary driving licence, the Sri Lanka Police announced. Police Spokesman F.U. Wootler said that tourists with an international driving licence, along with their country’s driving licence, will be…
SOC on Health, Media and Women’s Empowerment on Medicine shortages
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Health, Media and Women’s Empowerment inquired into the medicine shortage and related matters at the Committee meeting held recently Wednesday (23), under the Chairmanship of Member of Parliament (Dr.) Nihal Abeysinghe. Officials from the Ministry…
Statement to the media by H.E. the President of Sri Lanka Anura Kumara Dissanayake during his State Visit to the Maldives
His Excellency President Mohamed MuizzuHonourable MinistersExcellenciesLadies and GentlemenFriends from the media Ayubowan, Assalamu Alaikum, Good Afternoon! It is indeed a pleasure to be in Malé on my first State Visit, which symbolizes the close bilateral ties and existing cordial partnership…
Twin meteor showers to light up skies
Sky watchers can look forward to a spectacular display featuring not one, but two meteor showers peaking simultaneously tonight, extending into the early hours of tomorrow. According to the American Meteorological Society (AMS), the Southern Delta Aquariids and the Alpha…
SriLankan Airlines named ‘Best Airline for South Asia’
SriLankan Airlines has been named the ‘Best Airline for South Asia’ at the recently held International Tourism Conclave and Travel Awards in New Delhi, India, cementing its position at the pinnacle of the region’s aviation landscape. According to the Airline,…
Police provide updates on two high-profile arrests
Sri Lanka Police says former high-ranking state officials, former Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy Admiral (Retired) Nishantha Ulugetenne and former SDIG Priyantha Jayakody, were arrested based on separate investigations conducted by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID). The Police said…
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29 July), compared to Monday. At Seylan Bank, the buying and selling rates of the US Dollar have increased from Rs….