Sri Lanka, Indonesia to renew Search and Rescue Cooperation Agreement
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the renewal of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and Indonesia to enhance cooperation in search and rescue operations within their shared aviation boundaries. The MoU, originally signed on January 24, 2018,…
Sajith holds key SJB-UNP meeting
Senior members of the United National Party (UNP) and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader Sajith Premadasa held a key meeting to discuss national challenges and the formulation of forward-looking policy strategies. The meeting was attended by SJB Leader Sajith Premadasa…
Lasith Malinga to serve 40-day consultant role ahead of T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka Cricket wishes to announce the appointment of Lasith Malinga as the Consultant –Fast Bowling Coach for the National Men’s Team. His appointment is on a short-term basis for a period of one month, effective from 15th December to 25th…
Textile shop destroyed in Kiribathgoda fire (Video)
A textile shop in Kiribathgoda was completely destroyed after a fire broke out in the area on Tuesday, authorities said. According to the Fire Brigade, five fire-fighting vehicles were deployed to control and extinguish the blaze after the fire was…
NPP PS Chairman released on bail in assault case
Indika Upul Gunasekera, the National Peeople’s Power Chairman of the Ganga Ihala Korale Pradeshiya Sabha, was released on personal bail of Rs. 300,000 today following his arrest over an alleged assault. He was produced before the Gampola Magistrate’s Court, which…
China’s Communist Party donates RMB 1 million in relief to Sri Lanka
The International Department of the Communist Party of China (CPC) has pledged relief supplies worth RMB 1 million (approximately Rs. 44 million) to Sri Lanka, further strengthening China’s support in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah. The Chinese Embassy in Colombo…
Matugama PS Chairman accused of assaulting Council Secretary
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha has allegedly assaulted the Secretary of the local council during a dispute over a development project. The incident reportedly occurred on Monday morning (30) at the Pradeshiya Sabha office, where a heated argument…
England name squad for SL series & T20 World Cup
The England Men’s selection panel has named the squads for next month’s white-ball tour of Sri Lanka, which includes three One-Day Internationals (ODIs), three IT20s, and a provisional squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, hosted jointly by…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (30 Dec), compared to Monday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.88 to Rs. 306.12 Meanwhile,…
Johnston Fernando’s son Johann arrested by FCID
Johann Fernando, the son of former minister Johnston Fernando, was arrested by the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on Monday in connection with an alleged case of criminal misappropriation involving a lorry belonging to Sathosa. According to the Acting Police…