LEADING STORY
Philippines donates $100,000 to Sri Lanka for post-Ditwah recovery
Sri Lanka has received a donation of $100,000 from the Government of the Philippines to support reconstruction and recovery efforts following the impact of...
DIPLOMATIC
Trump says extending Iran ceasefire after Pakistan request
US President Donald Trump has announced an extension of the ceasefire on Iran, citing a request from Pakistan’s military chief Asim Munir and Prime...
BUSINESS NEWS
Philippines donates $100,000 to Sri Lanka for post-Ditwah recovery
Sri Lanka has received a donation of $100,000 from the Government of the Philippines to support reconstruction and recovery efforts following the impact of...
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...
SPORTS NEWS
FIFA unlocks more World Cup tickets and adds new, more expensive...
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) is putting more World Cup tickets on sale after angering some fans by adding new, more expensive...
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...
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
Taiwan president cancels Africa trip after China pressures nations to close...
Taiwan’s president was forced to cancel his trip to Africa after China allegedly pressured countries to close their airspace to his aircraft.
Lai Ching-te, a...
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...