LEADING STORY
Lanka IOC increases diesel prices; CPC unchanged
Lanka IOC has increased the prices of several diesel variants, while prices of fuel sold by CPC remain unchanged.
Accordingly,
XtraMile Diesel increased from Rs. 551...
DIPLOMATIC
Sajith calls for IMF deal revision, says economy cannot shrink further
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today accused the Government of waking up only after 38 days of inaction, claiming that sustained protests by the Samagi...
BUSINESS NEWS
Strong buying lifts Colombo Stock Market
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed significant gains today, with the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surging by 885.14 points, or 4.21%, to close...
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...
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
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
Iran oil refinery hit in “enemy attack” hours after ceasefire agreement
Explosions were reported at Iran’s Lavan Island, a key crude oil export terminal in the Persian Gulf, less than a day after the United...
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...