Six Dead After Double Cab Ploughs Into Crowd Near Vesak Dansala in Meegoda
Six people have died after a double cab crashed into a crowd gathered near a Vesak Dansala close to Meegoda
Single-Use Plastic Water Bottles Banned in Government Institutions From Today
The purchase and use of single-use plastic water bottles in all government institutions have been banned with effect from today
Showery Conditions to Continue Across Several Areas Today
Showers are expected at times today (01) in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-Western provinces, as well as in the districts
Oil Prices Jump Over 2% as Israel-Lebanon Tensions Escalate
Global oil prices rose more than two percent in early trading on Monday as renewed tensions between Israel and Hezbollah
Konkatiyawa Forest Declared Protected Reserve Under Wildlife Conservation Initiative
Steps have been taken to protect the Konkatiyawa Forest as a reserve as part of ongoing efforts to strengthen wildlife
Sri Lankan Rupee Depreciates 5.4% Against US Dollar in 2026, CBSL Report Shows
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated by 5.4 percent against the US dollar so far in 2026, according to the
Trump to Headline US 250th Anniversary Event Amid Performer Withdrawals
U.S. President Donald Trump is set to headline an event marking the United States’ 250th anniversary next month, organizers announced,
Government Moves to Amend Buddhist Temples Act to Strengthen Disciplinary Action Against Monks
Commissioner General of Buddhist Affairs Gamini Senaratne says steps are being taken to urgently amend the Buddhist Temples, Devalagam and
Malwathu Chapter Appoints Temporary Atamasthanadhipathi Pending Court Ruling
The Malwatu Mahaviharaya in Kandy has announced the temporary appointment of Ven. Eathalawetunawewae Gnānathilaka Thero to perform the duties of
Sri Lanka Receives Additional 60MW Battery Storage System Under Renewable Energy Expansion Project
Sri Lanka has received a 60-megawatt battery storage system under the second phase of the Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS)