LEADING STORY
AKD government passes more laws than Maithripala at 18-month mark: Report
The run rate of passing laws in Sri Lanka’s Parliament has shifted over time, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration overtaking that of former...
DIPLOMATIC
US-donated P628 patrol vessel arrives in Colombo
The P628 vessel donated by the United States Government has arrived at the Port of Colombo, Deputy Minister of Ports and Civil Aviation Janitha...
BUSINESS NEWS
CBSL Rates : USD selling rate increases to Rs. 340
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (04), compared to Wednesday, with the selling rate increasing to Rs. 340.
According...
Indonesian rupiah falls to record low against US dollar
Indonesia’s rupiah hit its weakest level ever against the dollar on Thursday (Jun 4), breaching the psychological 18,000 threshold amid concerns about the country’s...
Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate increases to Rs. 340
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated significantly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (04), compared to Wednesday, with the...
AKD government passes more laws than Maithripala at 18-month mark: Report
The run rate of passing laws in Sri Lanka’s Parliament has shifted over time, with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s administration overtaking that of former...
March External Sector Performance: 7 key points
Sri Lanka’s external current account recorded a marginal surplus in March 2026 despite a widening trade deficit and declining services earnings, the Central Bank...
Colombo inflation increases to 5.4% in April
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 5.4% in April...
SPORTS NEWS
Sri Lanka squads for the West Indies Emerging Tour announced
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced squads to play in the West Indies Emerging Tour of Sri Lanka 2026.
According to an SLC statement, the...
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga breaks into top five in world javelin...
Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Tharanga has climbed into the top five of the Men’s Javelin Throw World Rankings, marking a historic achievement for...
Sri Lanka tour of West Indies : Schedule announced
Sri Lanka’s Men’s National Team will tour the West Indies during the months of June-July 2026 to engage in a bilateral series.
The team during the...
EDUCATION NEWS
Pakistan offers fully funded Scholarships to Sri Lankan students
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced the launch of the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship Scheme for Sri Lankan students, offering both...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Indian film union drops boycott call against Bollywood star Ranveer Singh
The Federation of Western India Cine Employees (FWICE) has withdrawn its Non-Cooperation Directive (NCD) against actor Ranveer Singh, bringing an end to a controversy...
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...