LEADING STORIES
Sri Lanka develops first locally engineered eVTOL aircraft
Sri Lanka has entered a new era in aviation and innovation with the design, development, and manufacturing of its first-ever eVTOL (electric vertical takeoff...
Venezuela: Machado presents Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado visited the White House on Thursday for a closed-door lunch with US President Donald Trump.
Machado told reporters after the meeting...
BUSINESS NEWS
US tariff threat over Iran trade puts Sri Lanka’s export recovery...
Sri Lanka’s export recovery faces fresh uncertainty following a sweeping trade warning issued by US President Donald Trump, which could expose Sri Lankan exports...
Over 94,000 tourists arrivals in the first 11 days of January
Over 94,000 tourist arrivals have been recorded within the first 11 days of January 2026, according to official data from the Sri Lanka Tourism...
Hambantota Port reports 175% cargo growth in 2025
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) states it closed 2025 with a 175% increase in cargo volumes, handling 8.24 million metric tonnes, up from 3.0...
Gold smashes new record of $4,600
Gold hit a fresh record high on Monday, extending a blistering rally as investors piled into havens amid a swirl of geopolitical and policy...
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12 Jan), compared to last Friday,...
CBSL rates : Rupee appreciates against the US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (09 Jan), compared to Thursday.
According to official Central Bank data, the buying...
SPORTS NEWS
LPL Player Draft : New announcement from SLC
The player draft for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held on March 22, 2026.
Sri Lanka Cricket said...
Australia captain Alyssa Healy to retire from cricket after India series
Alyssa Healy, the Australia captain and one of the most successful players of all time with eight World Cup titles, will retire from all...
Sri Lanka Seal Rain-Hit 12-Over Thriller Against Pakistan, Hasaranga Stars
Sri Lanka clinched a thrilling 14-run victory over Pakistan in a rain-curtailed 12-over contest, finishing the match and the series on a high. Batting...
EDUCATION NEWS
Postponed A/L Exams resume today
The remaining subjects of the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, which were postponed due to Cyclone Ditwah, resumed today (12).
The examination is held at...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Venezuela: Machado presents Trump her Nobel Peace Prize
Venezuelan opposition leader Maria Corina Machado visited the White House on Thursday for a closed-door lunch with US President Donald Trump.
Machado told reporters after the meeting...
Articles
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...