The indicative USD'LKR spot rate quoted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has surpassed the Rs. 310 mark for the first time since 29 February 2024. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (3:16 PM)
Russia has reportedly deployed a submarine and other vessels to escort an oil tanker - which is also being pursued by US forces - across the Atlantic. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (7:36 PM)
A seaplane that was preparing to land plunged into Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya at around 12-30 p.m. today (07). MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (2:19 PM)
The low-pressure area in the Bay of Bengal to the southeast of Sri Lanka has intensified into a depression and is centered near latitude 4.9°N and longitude 87.4°E, about 700 km southeast of Pottuvil at 11.30 a.m. today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (4:23 PM)
Steps have been taken to prepare a code of guidelines on cyber security for officials involved in curriculum development, as well as the preparation and review of school textbooks. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (5:48 PM)
Heavy showers above 100 mm have been predicted at some places in the Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Polonnaruwa, Matale and Nuwara-Eliya districts. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (5:52 PM)