LEADING STORY
Mahinda Rajapaksa given Deadline to Reveal Assets and Income
The Bribery Commission has informed former President Mahinda Rajapaksa to submit an affidavit detailing his assets, expenses, and sources of income on or before...
BUSINESS NEWS
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Monday.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the...
NDB Reports Rs. 13.2 Billion Fraud Exposure; Customer Funds Unaffected
The National Development Bank PLC (NDB) says the estimated loss from the recently reported fraud incident amounts to approximately Rs. 13.2 billion, while assuring...
Sri Lanka launches fee-free QR payments up to Rs. 5,000
The “National QR Payment Promotion Programme” was launched by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today (06).
According to the government, a service fee will...
Govt opens up over 200 acres for industrial investment
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has announced a new opportunity for both local and foreign investors, with 203 acres, 2 roods, and...
IndiGo Expands International Network with New, Direct Flights between Delhi and...
IndiGo, India’s preferred airline, is further strengthening its connectivity to Sri Lanka, with the launch of new, direct flights between Delhi and Colombo. Commencing...
Sri Lanka ranked 2nd most unaffordable housing market in Asia —...
Sri Lanka has been ranked the second most unaffordable housing market in Asia, according to a new report by The Economist.
The report noted that...
SPORTS NEWS
SLC responds to false report, reveals names after fitness controversy
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has rejected a report claiming that 19 national players had failed the Physical Performance Test, stating the information circulated was...
Schedule for first phase of IPL 2026 released
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) today announced the schedule for the first phase of the TATA Indian Premier League (IPL)...
Attending India Vs Pakistan game : Notice from Sri Lanka Police
A comprehensive security plan has been formulated for the 2026 T-20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. All essential arrangements concerning public safety, traffic management,...
EDUCATION NEWS
CINEC Among Largest Providers of English & Education Graduates in Sri...
The Faculty of Humanities and Education at CINEC Campus Sri Lanka, one of Sri Lanka’s pioneering non-state higher education institutions, announced the expansion of...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Three killed in shooting near Israeli consulate in Turkiye’s Istanbul
Three people have been killed and two police officers injured in a gunfire incident near the building housing the Israeli consulate in the Turkish...
General News
SSC Grounds Upgraded Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) conducted a media tour of the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) Grounds in Colombo on January 2, 2026, to highlight the...