New Chairman appointed for the National Youth Corps
Nalin Radampala has been appointed as the new Chairman of the National Youth Corps (NYC).
Accordingly, the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara...
No more web links in second and third school term modules...
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says that, in preparing modules for the second and third school terms, the inclusion of web links for any...
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...
England’s Harry Brook apologises for incident at New Zealand nightclub ahead...
Harry Brook has publicly apologised for bringing “embarrassment” to the English cricket team in a scuffle at a New Zealand nightclub shortly before the...
Douglas Devananda granted bail
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was remanded in connection with an investigation into the alleged transfer of a firearm to an organised criminal, has...
New Presidential Advisor appointed on Maritime, Ports & Supply Affairs
Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Disanayake has been appointed as Presidential Advisor on Maritime, Ports, and Supply Affairs, with immediate effect.
According to the President’s Office, he...
Central Bank targets 4–5% growth in 2026 with new policy roadmap
The Central Bank’s Policy Agenda for 2026 and Beyond has been presented by the Governor of the CBSL, Nandalal Weerasinghe.
The document outlines the Central...
Sri Lanka to receive 10 Bell 206 helicopters from the US
The United States has announced that it will offer 10 US Navy TH‑57 (Bell 206 SEA RANGER) helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force...
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia up 19% in 2025
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia recorded a 19% increase from January to September 2025, compared to the corresponding period in 2024, according to...
Maldivian Envoy criticizes Visa treatment in Sri Lanka, warns of reciprocal...
Maldivian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Masood Imad, has raised concerns over the ordeal faced by Maldivian tourists to secure a visa in Sri...