LEADING STORY
Sri Lanka agrees to join India-led International Big Cat Alliance
Sri Lanka has agreed to join the India-led International Big Cat Alliance, according to a list of outcomes released following the visit of Indian...
DIPLOMATIC
“We have a big plan to regain power” – MR
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared that a major plan is underway to regain power.
“We have a big plan to regain power. There will...
BUSINESS NEWS
Gateway College Recognised as a HarperCollins Partner School at London International...
At the recently concluded London International Book Fair held at London Olympia, Gateway College was recognised as a Partner School of HarperCollins Publishers. Dr....
India, Sri Lanka, UAE renew push on Trincomalee Oil Hub
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri says the Trincomalee oil farm project and the India–Sri Lanka oil pipeline were discussed during Indian Vice President C.P....
Sri Lanka agrees to join India-led International Big Cat Alliance
Sri Lanka has agreed to join the India-led International Big Cat Alliance, according to a list of outcomes released following the visit of Indian...
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (17), compared to Thursday.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the...
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 319
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated slightly against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (17), compared to Thursday, with the...
Foreign remittances hit US$ 814.8m in March despite Middle East conflict
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka amounted to US$ 814.8 million in March 2026, reflecting a 17.5% increase from US$ 693.3 million recorded in...
SPORTS NEWS
WCA backs Nuwan Thushara, says players’ basic rights must be protected
Sri Lanka fast bowler Nuwan Thushara’s legal challenge against Sri Lanka Cricket over the refusal to grant a No Objection Certificate (NOC) for the...
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)...
EDUCATION NEWS
Understanding the Sri Lankan Exam Pathway: A Practical Guide for Students...
Sri Lanka’s education system is well structured and exam focused, guiding students through a series of important academic milestones. From the Grade 5 Scholarship...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Iran says no plan for talks as Pakistan prepares to host...
Iran has no plan at present for a next round of talks, foreign ministry spokesperson Esmaeil Baghaei said on Monday.
“As I am speaking to...
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...