Dollar rate today : Selling rate edges towards Rs. 320
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (21), compared to Monday, with the...
Cardinal Ranjith says Easter Attack probe progressing, warns of obstruction
The Archbishop of Colombo, His Eminence Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith, says investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks are making progress under the current...
President endorses ‘Walk for Peace’ pilgrimage
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his support to the Walk for Peace pilgrimage, which commences today in Sri Lanka, highlighting its role in...
Police arrest suspect over fake bank website fraud involving Rs. 1...
Sri Lanka Police say a 22‑year‑old resident of Minuwangoda has been arrested in connection with a financial fraud involving a fake website created to...
Churches across Sri Lanka observe silence to honour Easter Attack victims
Churches across Sri Lanka fell into solemn silence at 8:45 am today (21) as bells tolled in unison to honour the victims of the...
Delegation led by Venerable Pannakara Thera arrives in Sri Lanka for...
A delegation of seven venerable monks led by Vietnamese monk Venerable Pannakara Thera arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (21) to commence the internationally...
Above 100 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri...
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (21), according to the Department of Meteorology.
Heavy falls above...
Sri Lanka marks seventh anniversary of Easter Sunday attacks
Today marks seven years since the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings, with religious programmes scheduled across the island today (21) in remembrance of the...
7.4 earthquake off Iwate triggers Tsunami Warning in Northern Japan
A tsunami warning, with the threat of waves of up to 3 meters, was issued Monday evening for Iwate Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture and Hokkaido...
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to all provinces of Sri...
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for all provinces of Sri Lanka today (20).
Per the advisory, effective until 11.00...