Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-11-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Nov 29), compared to Thursday.Continue Reading
Pakistan’s Governance Failure: Water crisis in the parched lands of Sindh
2024-11-29
In the southern reaches of Pakistan, Sindh province is confronting an unprecedented water crisis that exposes the failures of governmentalContinue Reading
Tamil language’s revival in Fiji gets a boost from India
2024-11-29
In a groundbreaking milestone for the Tamil language in Fiji and the Pacific region, the Tamil Teaching Programme was officiallyContinue Reading
India’s Submarine Evolution: The Rs 45,000-Crore Investment in Maritime Defence
2024-11-29
In early October 2024, the Cabinet Committee on Security approved the construction of two nuclear-powered attack submarines (SSNs) for theContinue Reading
Pak: 4 security personnel, 2 PTI supporter dead as protest take violent turn in Islamabad
2024-11-29
The Pakistan Tehreek-e-Insaaf party’s protests, demanding the release of its leader Imran Khan, took a violent turn on Tuesday, resultingContinue Reading
US lawmakers, Amnesty call for Imran’s release
2024-11-29
US lawmakers, officials from both the Biden and Trump administrations, and Amnesty International, on Tuesday called for the release ofContinue Reading
Deep Depression : Weather forecast for the next 36 hours
2024-11-28
The Met Department says the influence of the Deep Depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal on Sri Lanka’s weatherContinue Reading
Australia passes world-first social media ban for under-16s
2024-11-28
Australia’s parliament has passed a world-first law banning social media for children under 16, putting tech companies on notice toContinue Reading
Drug smuggling : Seven Iranians sentenced to life by Colombo HC
2024-11-28
Seven Iranian nationals have been sentenced to life for transporting over 425 kilos of heroin by boat in the seasContinue Reading
Flood warnings extended to several areas
2024-11-28
The flood warnings issued due to the rising water levels of Mundeni Aru, Mahawelia River, Heda Oya, and Deduru OyaContinue Reading
SLMC founder chairman Cegu Isadean passes away
2024-11-28
Founder Chairman of the Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Cegu Isadean has passed away at the age of 89. ItContinue Reading
Vehicle number plates : Notice from Motor Traffic Department
2024-11-28
The issuance of vehicle number plates, which was previously delayed, has resumed at the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT). IssuingContinue Reading
Karaitivu flood accident : Tractor assistant surrenders to Police
2024-11-28
The assistant of the tractor that was swept away in flood waters in Karaitivu in Ampara and was reported missingContinue Reading
Landslide warnings issued to 09 districts extended
2024-11-28
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has extended the landslide warnings issued to 09 districts until 04.00 pm tomorrow (29Continue Reading
Sri Lanka reiterates commitment to the Chemical Weapons Convention
2024-11-28
Sri Lanka has reiterated its long-standing commitment to the full, effective, and non-discriminatory implementation of the provisions of the ChemicalContinue Reading
Army rescues three people trapped in Kobeigane due to floods
2024-11-28
Three people who were trapped in the Adampan area of Kobeigane in the North Western Province due to floods haveContinue Reading
Court recalls warrant against MP Archchuna Ramanathan
2024-11-28
Colombo Additional Magistrate Keminda Perera has recalled the warrant issued for Jaffna MP Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan for failing to appearContinue Reading
President and World Bank Chief discuss Sri Lanka’s future development priorities
2024-11-28
President of the World Bank Group (WBG) Ajay Banga has announced that Sri Lanka has been selected as one ofContinue Reading