Construction of Anuradhapura South Multi‑Modal Transport Hub accelerated
Work on the Anuradhapura South Multi‑Modal Transport Centre is rapidly progressing, with construction nearing completion after delays caused by the recent economic crisis, according...
No significant drop in vehicle imports despite surcharge: Customs
Sri Lanka Customs says vehicle imports have not declined significantly despite the surcharge imposed earlier this year, with imported vehicles continuing to enter the...
Dollar Rate today: USD selling rate steady at Rs. 340
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), compared to last Friday, with...
Three Sri Lankans abducted in Ethiopia freed following Police raid
Three Sri Lankan nationals kidnapped in Ethiopia have been rescued unharmed following a coordinated police operation, according to Fidel Post.
Six suspects, including two Ethiopians and...
Israel launches airstrikes on central and western Iran after Iranian missiles fired
Israel struck Iran on Monday after being targeted by missiles, while a U. S. military base in Saudi Arabia came under fire in the...
Sri Lanka launches three‑day Dengue Eradication Drive across 14 districts
The Ministry of Health has launched a special three‑day programme to eradicate dengue mosquito breeding, scheduled for June 8, 9, and 10.
According to the...
Rough seas : Advisory issued for Naval and fishing communities
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory to the Naval and fishing communities, warning that the sea areas off the coasts extending from...
Powerful 7.8 earthquake hits Philippines, triggers tsunami alerts across Asia
A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, destroying buildings and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia.
The magnitude 7.8 quake struck off the southern island of...
Sampath Bank opens branch at Port City Colombo
Sampath Bank today opened a new branch at Port City Colombo, expanding its presence within the Special Economic Zone.
The bank’s involvement in Port City...
Above 50mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts...











