ADB approves USD 200 mn loan to Sri Lanka
2024-11-19
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri LankaContinue Reading
Former Canadian Ambassador highlights why NPP’s win matters
2024-11-19
Former Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David Mckinnon has called out the lack of coverage on Sri Lanka’s NovemberContinue Reading
SJB’s One national list MP gazetted
2024-11-19
An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued announcing the name of Ranjith Madduma Bandara as a National List MP from SamagiContinue Reading
Special Weather Alert : Low pressure area around 23rd
2024-11-19
For the Island and Bay of Bengal Sea areas. A low pressure area is likely to form over southeast BayContinue Reading
Aruni Ranaraja appointed as New Foreign Ministry Secretary
2024-11-19
Aruni Ranaraja has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, replacing Aruni Wijewardena. A seasonedContinue Reading
18 new Ministry secretaries appointed
2024-11-19
The appointment of the new Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and Secretaries for 16 Ministries was heldContinue Reading
Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa appointed as Cabinet Media Spokesperson
2024-11-19
The inaugural meeting of the newly-formed Cabinet of Ministers took place under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Test squad named for South Africa series
2024-11-19
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 17-member squad to take part in the two-match test series vs.Continue Reading
Driver Carjacks Rs 75 mn Cash Van in Minuwangoda, Police Seek Public Help
2024-11-19
A van belonging to a Cash in Transit service, carrying approximately Rs. 75 million, was carjacked yesterday (18) in Minuwangoda.Continue Reading
EC gazettes 3 new national list MPs including Ravi
2024-11-18
Election Commission has issued a Gazette notification confirming the appointment of new Members of Parliament to the National List. FormerContinue Reading
IMF meeting : President makes key request
2024-11-18
The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advanceContinue Reading
Rs. 1152 million worth heroin seized by Navy
2024-11-18
The Sri Lanka Navy, during a special operation on the high seas about 110 nautical miles (200km) west of SriContinue Reading
School holiday dates announced
2024-11-18
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the conclusion and commencement of the academic stages of the thirdContinue Reading
Ravi Karunanayake back in Parliament
2024-11-18
The National Democratic Front (NDF) has nominated Ravi Karunanayake as a Member of Parliament from the party’s National List.Continue Reading
SL ODI squad : 4 key players released, 3 new players added
2024-11-18
Sri Lanka Cricket has reportedly released four key players—Pathum Nissanka, Kusal Mendis, Kamindu Mendis, and Asitha Fernando—from the ODI squadContinue Reading
WATCH : Swearing-in ceremony of new Cabinet of Ministers
2024-11-18
Tune in at 10:00 am today to watch the swearing-in ceremony of the new Cabinet of Ministers WATCH : LiveContinue Reading
4 suspects arrested over assault connected to Tiktok video
2024-11-17
Four suspects were arrested following a tip-off from a private informant regarding an abduction and assault that took place inContinue Reading
40kg of narcotics in seized local multi-day fishing trawler ?
2024-11-17
Navy seizes another local multi-day fishing trawler on the high seas for smuggling narcotics Another special operation mounted by theContinue Reading