Postponed A/L Exams resume today

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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...

75 mm of rain expected in some Provinces today

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Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Northern, North-central, Uva, Eastern and Central provinces and in the Hambantota district.  Fairly heavy showers of...

Johnston Fernando & sons further remanded

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The Wattala Magistrate’s Court has ordered that former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons, and three other suspects arrested by the Police Financial Crimes...

New Chairman appointed for the National Youth Corps

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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 : PM

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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

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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 of Ashes

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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

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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

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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

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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...