LEADING STORY
Police reject claims linking IGP to shoe polish tin procurement
The Sri Lanka Police has strongly refuted a false news item circulating on social media alleging corruption linked to procurement processes, stressing that the...
DIPLOMATIC
Algeria says cutting diplomatic ties with UAE
Algeria says it has decided to cut diplomatic relations with the United Arab Emirates after what it described as a series of “provocative or...
BUSINESS NEWS
President launches construction of Rs. 2.4 bn cardiology unit for Trincomalee...
Construction of a new eight-storey Cardiology Unit at the District General Hospital in Trincomalee began Wednesday (16) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara...
Sri Lanka Customs Revenue Surpasses Rs. 2 Trillion in 2026
Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed the Rs. 2 trillion mark in revenue collection for 2026, reaching the milestone on September 15.
Customs spokesman Chandana Punchihewa...
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 334
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (15), compared to Monday, with the...
Rs. 73 Bn Kalu Ganga Water Project to supply Kalutara–Colombo
A massive water supply initiative, the Kalu Ganga Water Project, is set to begin with the aim of meeting the drinking water needs of...
Life Cities programme launched to drive data-based urban development
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has stressed that urban development should focus on creating safe and inclusive cities for people and animals, rather than being...
Rs. 65 billion for 26 ‘Life Cities’; 10 cities selected for...
The government has allocated Rs. 65 billion to develop 26 cities across Sri Lanka under the new “Life Cities” Development Programme, aimed at creating...
SPORTS NEWS
Rumesh Tharanga’s javelins damaged during flight back to Sri Lanka
Four javelins belonging to Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga have reportedly been damaged during his return journey to Sri Lanka from Hungary.
The javelins...
England Lions crush Sri Lanka by 9 wickets after chasing 118...
England Lions cruised to a nine-wicket victory over Sri Lanka in their T20 warm-up match at Chelmsford, chasing down a target of 118 in...
Indian and Sri Lankan Cricket Teams Hosted by High Commissioner Santosh...
Cheering for #TeamIndia
High Commissioner Santosh Jha hosted the Indian and Sri Lankan Men's Cricket Teams during the ongoing ICC World Test Championship matches in...
EDUCATION NEWS
2026 A/Level Exams begin today across 2,532 Centres
The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination commenced today and will continue until September 5, with 2,532 examination centres operating across the country.
A total of...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Flights suspended after private jet veers off runway at Libya’s Misrata...
Flights at Misrata International Airport in Libya were suspended after a private jet arriving from Istanbul ran off the runway and caught fire during...
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...