LEADING STORY
Prices of kottu, fried rice, and rice packets increased from today
The All-island Canteen and Restaurant Owners’ Association says the prices of fried rice, kottu, and rice and curry packets have been increased by Rs....
DIPLOMATIC
Global oil prices fall after Trump Iran talk claims
Oil prices fell by more than 13 per cent after US President Donald Trump said he would order the military to postpone any strikes...
BUSINESS NEWS
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...
Gold prices in Sri Lanka drop Rs. 29,000 in three days
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have recorded a sharp decline over the past three days, in line with the global market downturn, it was...
SPORTS NEWS
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,...
3 SL cricketers picked in PSL auction; Kusal Mendis highest at...
Three Sri Lankan cricketers were picked at the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) auction, securing lucrative deals with their respective franchises.
Kusal Mendis was signed...
EDUCATION NEWS
GCE A/L Results 2025 (2026) Released – Doenets.lk Department of Examination
The results of the 2025 (2026) GCE Advanced Level Examinations have been released.
The 2025 (2026) GCE Advanced Level Examination results are available on the...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
7 key updates from the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran
In the last 6 hours, the situation in the Middle East has remained critical as the regional conflict enters its fifth day
1. US and...
Articles
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...