The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has issued the daily exchange rates for today (09), recording the buying price of the US dollar at Rs. 332.3805.

Sri Lankan workers are set to receive expanded employment opportunities in Cyprus, while authorities have also moved to address long-standing concerns over social security benefits for retired migrant workers.

U.S. President Donald Trump said early on Tuesday that ​the pilots of a U.S. Army ‌Apache helicopter that went down near the Strait of Hormuz ’’are fine.’’

Australia and Sri Lanka have reaffirmed their steadfast commitment to combating maritime crime with the launch of the third phase of ’Operation Disi Rela’, a joint maritime security initiative aimed at safeguarding regional waters from a range of

Social media platforms are being used to market prohibited tobacco products, including vapes and e-cigarettes, to young people in Sri Lanka, according to the Centre for Combating Tobacco.

Four people were injured after a fire broke out at a restaurant near Thalawathugoda Junction, Police said.

The Supreme Court held that certain sections of Clauses 17 and 18 of the Money Laundering Amendment Bill are inconsistent with the Constitution and could be approved by a special majority (two thirds majority), Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced

(RDA) has announced that the Ma Oya Bridge will be closed to all vehicle traffic from 8.00 a.m. to 5.00 p.m. today (9) to facilitate debris removal operations following the impact of Cyclone Ditwa.

In the wake of various criticisms behind the detention of retired Major General Suresh Sallay, the former head of the State Intelligence Service, under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala said yest

Free Lawyers Association yesterday urged the authorities to provide necessary medical treatment to former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Chief and amend laws which pave the way for the harassment of Sallay and others who are held under the Preventi

Apple has announced a significant overhaul of its digital assistant, unveiling Siri AI, which the company promised would offer a better artificial intelligence experience for users.

A mother has emerged victorious in a 30-year legal battle against her son over a residential property after the Supreme Court dismissed the son’s appeal, ruling that the property had been transferred to him solely to facilitate a bank loan, not wit

A historically strong earthquake struck off Cuba’s northwest coast on Monday, according to official reports, shaking parts of Cuba, Mexico and ​Florida that are typically not prone to quakes.

Beloved and iconic artiste Iranganie Serasinghe will celebrate her 99th birthday today. She was born in 1927. She has been a pioneering figure in Sri Lankan cinema. She has earned widespread admiration for her remarkable contribution to the country

The US has added several major firms from China including technology giant Alibaba and electric car maker BYD to a list of companies said to have ties with the Chinese military.

Sri Lankans have increasingly turned to personal and consumption-related borrowing over the past two years, with personal loans recording a sharp 35 per cent increase between December 2024 and March 2026, the latest data show.

US President Donald Trump announced Monday that the United States will declare “total victory” over Iran in the next two weeks, just hours after Tehran and Israel agreed to halt their latest escalation, Qazinform News Agency cites Anadolu Agency.

The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has directed officers from the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to appear before the commission this week to provide clarifications regarding the ongoing investigation into the former head of th

The West Indies have named a 15-player squad for their upcoming three-game T20I series at home against Sri Lanka.

Two people were killed when a three-wheeler collided with the Muthukumari Express train near the Kadana railway station this morning.

Artan, the 2025 Confederation of African Football (CAF) men’s referee of the year, was barred from entering the country at Miami International Airport and is currently in Turkey.

The third and final One-Day International (ODI) between West Indies cricket team and Sri Lanka national cricket team was abandoned without a ball being bowled on Monday after persistent rain rendered the outfield unplayable, handing Sri Lanka a 1-0 s

Iran and Israel say they have halted attacks on each other, after the two countries exchanged fire for the first time since April’s truce.

Due to a sudden outage in the newly introduced train ticketing system on the Kelani Valley railway line, tickets will not be issued to passengers travelling on morning train services today, the Railways Department said.

Manori Sallay, the spouse of former State Intelligence Service Director Major General (Retd.) Suresh Sallay said that her husband was still refusing to take food at the hospital.

The Police today removed a makeshift hut set up by several opposition political parties that staged a satyagraha near the Fort Railway Station in Colombo this morning, condemning the inhumane and unjust treatment of former State Intelligence Service

About ten passengers were injured in a road accident that occurred near the Pinnaduwa entrance of the Southern Expressway in the Galle area this evening (08).

At least 32 people have died after a magnitude-7.8 earthquake struck off the coast of Mindanao island in the southern Philippines, officials say.

More than 70,000 premises were inspected on the first day of the three-day special national dengue mosquito control programme launched by the Health and Mass Media Ministry.

The Examinations Department has announced the dates for the 2026 General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level) Examination and the Grade 5 Scholarship Examination.