Adani Group must commence Colombo Port project work – Ports Minister
2024-12-13
Minister of Ports Bimal Rathnayake says it is important that India’s Adani Group commences development of the West Container TerminalContinue Reading
President vows action against offenders, regardless of status
2024-12-13
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned of action against those found to have committed an offence, irrespective of their status. Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-12-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Dec 13), compared to Thursday.Continue Reading
Russia alleges EU country blocked free fertilizers to Sri Lanka
2024-12-13
Russian Ambassador Levan S. Dzhagaryan has alleged that a European country blocked a consignment of free fertilizer to be grantedContinue Reading
Propeller plane crashes onto a US highway (video)
2024-12-13
A twin-engine propeller plane crashed onto a Texas highway and split in two Wednesday afternoon, damaging cars and sending fourContinue Reading
Rain expected in several provinces today
2024-12-13
Showers are expected in several provinces today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers will occur at timesContinue Reading
How to check quality of plastics? PHI explains
2024-12-12
The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHIU) has launched inspections to detect plastic and polythene unfit for use being sold inContinue Reading
Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation briefs PM on initiatives in Sri Lanka
2024-12-12
The Country Director for India and Lead of policy and Government Relations, Southeast Asia of the Bill & Melinda GatesContinue Reading
ASPI records an all-time high passing the 14,000 mark
2024-12-12
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded an all-time high, surpassing the 14,000 markContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-12-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (Dec 11), compared to Wednesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Security detail of former Presidents reduced
2024-12-12
The security detail provided for former Presidents has been reduced to 60 personnel following a review conducted by the ActingContinue Reading
UAE pledges support for Sri Lanka’s Development efforts
2024-12-12
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) has pledged its support to the Sri Lankan Government’s efforts to create a developed andContinue Reading
Court rules Azath Salley’s 2021 arrest & detention unlawful
2024-12-12
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ruled that the arrest and detention of former Western Province Governor Azath SalleyContinue Reading
FR against Ranil’s decision : SC dismisses petition
2024-12-12
The Fundamental Rights petition filed, challenging the Constitutional Council’s decision to reject former President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s nomination of Court ofContinue Reading
NDF clarifies why Faiszer nominated despite Ranil approving Kanchana
2024-12-12
Former Minister Faiszer Musthapha’s name was selected as the National List MP of the National Democratic Front (NDF), despite partyContinue Reading
Health Ministry confirms deaths in North due to Rat fever
2024-12-12
The Epidemiology Unit of the Ministry of Health says tests have confirmed that the unidentified disease spreading in the NorthernContinue Reading
Crop destruction : Monkey sterilization begins in Matale
2024-12-12
The pilot programme to sterilise monkeys, in a bid to address crop destruction, commences in Matale today. The Agriculture MinistryContinue Reading
Hakeem goes to court : Interim order against SJB national list
2024-12-12
The District Court of Colombo has issued a restraining order preventing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) from sending the listContinue Reading