DFCC Bank PLC has been recognised at the Environmental Finance Sustainable Debt Awards 2026, winning the “Innovation – Use of Proceeds (Green Bond)” category for its DFCC Blue Bond 2025, Sri Lanka’s f

Financial support for housing project for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah People’s Bank has come forward to donate Rs. 300 million to the ‘Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’ to support the d

CSE trading indicated some volatility yesterday at the outset but later buying interest was noted in select speculative companies, market analysts said.Amid those developments both indices moved. The

Hayleys PLC, Sri Lanka’s leading diversified conglomerate, has announced that its LKR 9 billion Rights Issue has been oversubscribed by over LKR 2 billion, reflecting strong investor confidence in the

Financial support for housing project for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah People’s Bank has come forward to donate Rs. 300 million to the ‘Government’s Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund’ to support the d

Sri Lanka’s javelin star Rumesh Tharanga produced a sensational performance in Nairobi, winning gold with a new meet record at the Kip Keino Classic after a massive throw of 89.28m. He outperformed a

Europe still accounts for more than half of global iGaming revenue, and that is not changing. But Asia is growing in a way the European market has not grown for a long time — and while major Western o

Reports claiming that Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith will retire from his position by the end of 2026 are false, Reverend Father Jude Chrysantha, the Director of Mass Communications for the Archd

The Colombo Special High Court Trial-at-Bar on Friday (24) rejected the request by former Inspector General (IGP) of Police Pujith Jayasundara to add new facts to his dock statement. The request was

Sri Lanka Railways moves to restore coastal line services within hours of Sagarika derailment Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 24, 2026 - 8:10 pm Sri Lanka Railways said train services on the coa

With international rugby taking center stage in Sri Lanka, Maliban Biscuits continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the sport, coming on board as the Title Sponsor of the New Zealand U85kg Rugby

A driver has been arrested over dangerous driving during a New Year festival in the Hinnatiyana Mahagama area on April 18. According to the police, the suspect was taken into custody on April 22 by K

Police have issued a reminder for the public on permitted time limits for the use of loudspeakers, urging organisers to comply with regulations when conducting events. According to the notice, loudsp

Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) have urged organisers of Vesak dansals to register their events and adhere to health guidelines, as preparations begin for islandwide observances. The Public Health In

The United National Party (UNP) has condemned what it described as a sudden visit by officers of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to the residence of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe t

From timeless rituals to the games we grew up with, each moment was shaped by something familiar and shared. Brought together through culture, and carried forward by the people who [...]

From timeless rituals to the games we grew up with, each moment was shaped by something familiar and shared. Brought together through culture, and carried forward by the people who [...]

Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu said on Friday that he had been diagnosed with prostate cancer. In a statement, Netanyahu said his annual medical report had been delayed by two months at hi

The deadline for submitting applications for this year’s G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) examination will close at midnight on Friday (24), the Department of Examinations said. Applications must be submi

Sri Lanka Police have announced that legal action will be taken against bus operators who charge passengers more than the stipulated fares. The warning follows public complaints that both the Sri Lan

Iran’s top diplomat is expected to travel to Pakistan by this weekend for talks, two Pakistani officials said on Friday. The officials declined to provide any other details about Iranian Foreign Mini

Minister of Public Administration Chandana Abeyratne says a complaint has been lodged with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding the cyber‑attack on the Ministry of Public Administrati

Microsoft and Meta, the company behind Instagram and WhatsApp, are planning to make significant cuts to their respective workforces as spending on artificial intelligence (AI) finds a new high gear.

The Department of Excise has announced that all liquor shops will be closed for three days in May in view of the Vesak festival and International Workers’ Day. According to the department, liquor sto

The Railway Department says it is working to remove the obstruction caused by the derailment of the “Sagarika” train near the Wadduwa railway station today (24). The department said in a statement th

The Department for Registration of Persons has issued a public warning after it was revealed that certain parties are misusing the department’s hotline number and name to obtain personal information a

Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government is taking the necessary legal action regarding the recent financial fraud involving unauthorized access to the computer system of the Department o

Sri Lanka Police have issued a public warning about a dangerous new financial fraud being carried out through malicious “.apk” files sent via WhatsApp and Telegram. According to the Police, these fil

By Laksiri Fernando – Although we humans have developed our knowledge and sciences even to go to the moon, we have terribly failed to develop methods and practices to resolve our conflicts and wars a

The Olympic cricket stadium for LA 2028 could host Indian Premier League teams in the future as part of its global expansion plans, says Kolkata Knight Riders chief executive Venky Mysore. Constructi

A US special forces soldier involved in the capture of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro was arrested and charged for allegedly betting on that operation, netting him $400,000 in profits. According

CID records statement from Maithree Wickremesinghe Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 24, 2026 - 3:05 pm The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has recorded a statement from Professor Maithree

Maliban CreatorFest 2026, powered by Pulse, Gasma and Nadi, brought a fresh, content-driven spin to Avurudu, uniting 30 English, Sinhala and Tamil digital creators at Nuga Gama, Cinnamon Grand Colombo

The third day of the “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage commenced this morning (24) in front of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy. Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya and the Maha Sangha of both m

Playing the first IPL El Clasico of their career, Chennai Super King’s Sanju Samson (101 not out) and Akeal Hosein (4-1-17-4) handed Mumbai Indians their biggest loss by runs in T20 history. CSK’s bat

Johnston Fernando released on bail in Lanka Sathosa lorry case Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 24, 2026 - 1:25 pm Former Minister Johnston Fernando was released on bail today over allegations of