Former Minister Johnston Fernando was granted bail by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court, after being in remand custody for four months in connection with the case linked to the misuse of a Lanka Sathosa

The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (24), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs

The Sri Lanka Working Journalists’ Association (SLWJA) has strongly condemned the actions of Presidential Media Advisor Chandana Suriyabandara, accusing him of obstructing, assaulting, and intimidatin

The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) is currently recording a statement from Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe, the wife of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. According to reports, CID officia

Continuing his official visit to the United Nations Headquarters, Sri Lanka’s Secretary of Defence, Air Vice Marshal (Retd) Sampath Thuyacontha, has held a high‑level meeting with Khaled Khiari, Assis

A man who climbed onto a traffic light in front of the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo was rescued this morning by the Police and firefighters. According to video footage, the cloth the man was h

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Sri Lanka approves Rs. 1 Million fee for special vehicle numbers Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 24, 2026 - 12:33 pm Sri Lanka’s Department of Motor Traffic has been permitted to charge Rs. 1 mi

By Adolf Duminda Hulangamuwa served as Chairman of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce for two years—a position that carries both influence and responsibility. During this period, he developed a close wor

The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, and his grand‑aunt Daisy Forr

The Sri Lankan rupee remains steady against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24), compared to Thursday, with the selling rate steady at Rs. 321. According to Seylan Bank, the

The Department of Motor Traffic has acknowledged that the removal of the Province indication on vehicle number plates was due to the failure of the project. During a session with the Parliamentary Co

Oil prices have jumped on heightened tensions between the United States and Iran in the Strait of Hormuz following Washington and Tehran’s tit-for-tat captures of commercial vessels. Brent crude, the

Israel and Lebanon agreed to extend their ceasefire by three weeks following a meeting in the White House with top U.S. officials, President Donald Trump said Thursday. “The Meeting went very well!”

National Development Bank PLC (NDB) has commissioned Deloitte Touche Tohmatsu India LLP to conduct a forensic review into the facts and circumstances surrounding the recent fraud incident, the bank di

Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,467.31 million in March 2026, reflecting a year-on-year decline of 5.2 % compared to March 2025, according to the Expo

The medical data of half a million volunteers to Biobank, the UK’s health information database, has been offered for sale online, the British government has said. Technology minister Ian Murray told

The U.S. Department of State has announced a reward of up to $10 million for information leading to the seizure or recovery of funds linked to money laundering operations run out of the Tai Chang scam

Train services on the coastal line were severely disrupted this morning (24) after the Sagarika train, operating from Beliatta to Maradana, derailed near the Wadduwa railway station. According to the

Sri Lanka discusses proposed troop deployment to Haiti with UN officials Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 24, 2026 - 9:21 am A high-level Sri Lankan delegation has held talks with senior United N

Under the directives of President Sheikh Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, the United Arab Emirates has unveiled a new government model that will see half of all government sectors, services, and operation

Eight Mee trees were planted along Sangaraja Mawatha in Colombo 10 by the Colombo Municipal Council (CMC), at 9:01 am on Thursday, the auspicious time for tree planting during the Sinhala and Tamil Ne

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

Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (24), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy falls above 75 mm are likely in some places in the W

U.S. President Donald Trump has announced that Israel and Lebanon have agreed to extend their ceasefire with Hezbollah by three weeks following talks held at the White House. Trump said discussions b

Remittances from Sri Lankan migrant workers increased by 26.5% in the first quarter of 2026 compared to the same period last year, according to the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment, citing Centr

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved new regulations under the Colombo Port City Economic Commission Act No. 11 of 2021, according to an official statement from Parliament. The regulat

For millions of Sri Lankan workers, the Employees’ Provident Fund represents financial security in retirement. The latest data from the Central Bank of Sri Lanka suggests the Fund remains robust but t

Sri Lanka’s growing engagement with Iran under the National People’s Power government is delivering tangible economic and strategic benefits—but it also exposes the island nation to rising geopolitica

Sri Lanka’s tea smallholders are facing severe challenges as fertilizer shortages and rising costs threaten production, compounding the impact of declining exports caused by global geopolitical tensio

Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is facing renewed uncertainty, but the most immediate concern is food security. A recent assessment by the World Food Programme (WFP) warns that escalating tensions in th

Sagarika derailment near Wadduwa disrupts coastal line Posted by ONLANKA Newsroom on April 24, 2026 - 8:43 am The Sagarika train, which was travelling from Beliatta to Maradana, derailed this mornin

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

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

The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has issued an extraordinary gazette notification declaring May 31 as a public holiday, in line with the 2026 State Vesak

The Department of Examinations has announced that the deadline for submitting applications for the 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level (A/L) Examination will expire today (24) at 12.00 midnight. According to