Aayubo News | Sri Lanka's premier news network

SEP

Chinese President Xi Jinping declares Asian Games open

Hangzhou: Chinese President Xi Jinping opened the COVID-19 delayed

10 Views

SEP

My son studying in the US assists me voluntarily: Ali Sabry

Foreign Minister Ali Sabry, in his response to the public outcry on his son’s presence

8 Views

SEP

Textile businessman shot dead in Galle

A textile businessman in Galle was reported dead after being shot at while travelling in

6 Views

SEP

Sri Lanka Women progress to semi-finals of Asian Games cricket

Inoshi Priyadharshani took 4 for 10 to set Sri Lanka Women up for an easy eight-wicket win over

14 Views

SEP

Police hunt for man who committed serious sexual abuse on his daughter

The Mawathagama Police have released a photograph of a suspect allegedly involved in a severe case of sexual abuse

6 Views

SEP

Price of chicken to reduce to Rs. 850 per kg by year-end

People will be able to buy a kilo of chicken from the local market for between Rs. 850 to Rs. 900

6 Views

SEP

President invited for state visit to Malaysia

President Ranil Wickremesinghe was invited for a state visit to Malaysia by the King, the

7 Views

SEP

Dayasiri obtains enjoining order against Maithripala

The Colombo District Court today issued an enjoining order preventing the operation o

6 Views

SEP

’’Got a feeling” the woman was “a bit weird” - Danushka

The recorded interview of Sri Lankan cricketer Danushka Gunathilaka was played to Judge Sarah

11 Views

SEP

Customs seize parcel with hashish

A consignment of hashish worth Rs. 164 million in a parcel imported to Sri Lanka from

10 Views

SEP

Cash Rs.7.8mn robbed from private bank ATM

Cash amounting to Rs.7.8 million has been stolen from the ATM of a private sector bank

10 Views

SEP

Debate on Channel 4 useless exercise - Catholic Church

The two-day debate on Channel 4 which is to begin in Parliament today will be a useless exercise

12 Views

SEP

India expels a senior Canadian Diplomat

The High Commissioner of Canada to India was summoned today and informed about the decision of the Government of India

15 Views

SEP

Uddika says he was shot at due to ‘existing system’

Parliamentarian Uddika Premaratne said the shooting targeting him was due to the existing system in the country.

72 Views

SEP

Emirates, SriLankan establish reciprocal interline partnership

Emirates and SriLankan Airlines have signed a reciprocal interline agreement to boost connectivity for passengers on both airlines.

20 Views

SEP

Politicians then and now responsible for chaos in country

Politicians then and now are directly responsible for the chaos in the country, Kalutara

21 Views

SEP

Sri Lankans queue in thousands for Yellow Fever vaccines

A total of around 5,000 Sri Lankans are currently waiting in line to receive the Yellow Fever

23 Views

SEP

No new agreements with IMF

No new agreements will be made with the International Monetary

21 Views

SEP

Sri Lanka win the toss in Asia Cup final, opt to bat first

Sri Lanka captain Dasun Shanaka won the toss and opted to bat first against India in the final of the Asia Cup,

22 Views

SEP

Fourteen dead in plane crash in Brazil’s Amazonas state

Fourteen people on a small jet died when the plane crashed in Brazil's northern Amazonas state on Saturday, the state's governor said.

78 Views

SEP

Plans to reduce school study period by one year - PM

Negotiations are underway to reduce the study period by one year so that children can

20 Views

SEP

Sajith asks the super-rich to shoulder debt restructuring

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has called on private lenders and the super-rich

26 Views

SEP

Maithri urges SC to reconsider Easter Sunday attack allegations

Former President Maithripala Sirisena yesterday urged the Supreme Court to

30 Views

SEP

Ranatunga slams ICC over reserve day for India-Pakistan match

Former Sri Lankan captain Arjuna Ranatunga has lashed out at the International Cricket

26 Views

SEP

Oil hits 2023 highs on tight supply outlook

REUTERS - Oil prices climbed yesterday to their highest this year, as expectations of tighter

40 Views

SEP

Navy arrests 17 TN fishers, CM Stalin urges centre to get them out

A total of three boats including one from Rameswaram were caught by the Sri Lankan Navy in

35 Views

SEP

Sachithra Senanayake further remanded

Former Sri Lanka national cricketer Sachithra Senanayake who was arrested over allegations of

44 Views

SEP

IMF’s first EFF review for Sri Lanka kicks off today

Sri Lanka will soon find the status of the progress made in its reform efforts, with the

40 Views

SEP

Channel 4 has disclosed truth on Easter Sunday attack - Maithri (VIDEO)

The recent disclosures by Channel 4 have shed new light on the truth behind the tragic events

Watch Videos

39 Views

SEP

Authorities admit migration of doctors beyond their control

With the migration of medical professionals from Sri Lanka reaching an alarming level, exacerbated

38 Views

SEP

Four Acting Ministers appointed

President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed four Acting Ministers to oversee the ministries

42 Views

SEP

Malinga makes massive call on Dunith Wellalage’s future

Sri Lanka legend Lasith Malinga has heaped praise on Dunith Wellalage, after the young spinner had India's high

53 Views

SEP

Amendments to PAYE tax in upcoming budget: Parliamentary Committee assures

The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Alleviating the Impact of the Economic Crisis has assured to intervene in taking necessary

35 Views

AUG

Inflation drops to 4% in August

The Department of Census and Statistics reported that Sri Lanka's overall inflation rate, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), was 4.0% in August, a decrease from 6.3% in July 2023.

110 Views

AUG

Letter against the conduct of US envoy in Sri Lanka

The delegation urged the Minister of Foreign Affairs to call the Ambassador to the Ministry and advise her on her actions.

93 Views

AUG

Shooting in Ambalangoda: One person injured

The man was traveling in a van when two unidentified individuals on a motorcycle approached and fired shots at him.

134 Views

AUG

'Amber' alert issued for heavy rainfall across the Island

Heavy rains above 100mm are anticipated in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa, and Southern provinces, as well as in the Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts.

89 Views

AUG

Court summons FSP activist Duminda Nagamuwa

Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) activist Duminda Nagamuwa has been summoned by the Colombo Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage to appear in court on September 6, 2023.

97 Views

AUG

Surge in child abuse complaints

Among the reported 5,456 complaints, 1,296 were related to child cruelty, 163 to serious injuries, and 242 to serious sexual abuse.

90 Views

AUG

Over 300,000 affected by arid weather

Other heavily affected districts include Ratnapura, Kurunegala, and Batticaloa, with 49,693, 33,549, and 29,508 people respectively being affected by the dry conditions.

88 Views