UGC to Release University Admission Handbook at Midnight
The University Grants Commission Sri Lanka (UGC) has announced that the handbook for university admissions will be released at midnight
Showers Expected Islandwide After 1 p.m.; Fairly Heavy Rainfall Forecast
Showers or thundershowers are expected in most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today (27), according to the Department
6.2 Magnitude Earthquake Hits Northern Japan; No Damage Reported
A magnitude 6.2 earthquake struck northern Japan early Monday, with no immediate reports of damage or casualties. According to the
King Charles’ U.S. Visit to Proceed Despite White House Shooting Incident
The planned state visit of King Charles III to the United States will go ahead as scheduled on Monday, Buckingham
Seven Arrested in Counterfeit Currency Raids; ‘Ice’ Drugs Also Seized
Seven suspects have been arrested in two separate police operations over the possession of counterfeit currency, with narcotics also recovered
Sri Lanka to Purchase Fuel and Fertiliser from Russia Under U.S. Waiver
Sri Lanka has decided to procure oil, gas, coal, and fertiliser from Russia on a government-to-government basis, utilising a waiver
Ranil Wickremesinghe Thanks Public for Support During Illness
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has issued a special statement expressing his heartfelt gratitude to those who supported him during his
Vehicle Import Spending Hits Third-Highest Level in 2025, CBSL Reports
Sri Lanka’s vehicle import expenditure has reached its third-highest level on record in 2025, according to the Central Bank of
Severe Lightning Advisory Issued for Several Areas
The Department of Meteorology Sri Lanka has issued an advisory warning of severe lightning in parts of the country. According
Mahanayake Theros Condemn ‘Monk Impersonators’ Involved in Drug Trafficking
The Mahanayake Theros of Sri Lanka’s three main Buddhist monastic orders—the Siyam Nikaya, Amarapura Nikaya, and Ramanna Nikaya—have issued a