Imported salt costs Rs. 77-80 : Trade Minister warns importers
2025-06-05
Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe has warned that the government will be forced to announce a Maximum Retail Price (MRP)Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 June),Continue Reading
Beyond the Numbers: The Real Costs and Benefits of Migration for Migrant Mothers
2025-06-05
By Yashora Gunawardena (IPS Research Assistant) A recent IPS study brings out the reality of Sri Lankan Female Migrant WorkersContinue Reading
New Govt Fertility Centre reports first successful IVF treatment
2025-06-05
The new Government Fertility Centre established at the Ragama Medical Faculty of the University of Kelaniya has reported its firstContinue Reading
Supplementary Medical Professionals launch token strike
2025-06-05
Supplementary Medical Professionals have launched an Island-wide token strike since 08.00 am today over 05 key demands. General Secretary ofContinue Reading
Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission
2025-06-05
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today. Shasheendra RajapaksaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Plastic Dilemma: A Nation of delayed action and purpose
2025-06-05
By Lakshan Madurasinghe, a concerned citizen. Another year, another World Environment Day, and another theme to rally behind. This year,Continue Reading
Chinese woman arrested over financial fraud in Sri Lanka
2025-06-05
The Colombo Fraud Investigations Bureau has arrested a 54-year-old Chinese woman over two complaints of financial fraud. The Police sayContinue Reading
59 yr old dies after falling off building in Wellawatte
2025-06-05
A 59-year-old man has been reported dead after falling off a building on Ramakrishna Avenue in Wellawatte on Wednesday. AccordingContinue Reading
Rain expected in several provinces today
2025-06-05
Showers are expected in several provinces today, with fairly strong winds of about 30-40 kmph expected in some areas, accordingContinue Reading
Kurunegala garbage truck turns heads with toy-filled makeover
2025-06-04
A garbage collection truck in Kurunegala has caught the attention of the public due to its unique decorations. The truck,Continue Reading
New expressway bus service from BIA to Colombo
2025-06-04
A new expressway bus service has been launched between the Katunayake Airport and Colombo, Fort. According to the Katunayake AirportContinue Reading
Western Province office face mask circular withdrawn
2025-06-04
The Western Province Chief Secretary has officially withdrawn a circular issued earlier this week advising government offices to encourage theContinue Reading
Bail for Sri Lankan arrested for sexually harassing flight attendant
2025-06-04
A Sri Lankan passenger who was arrested for allegedly sexually harassing a flight attendant on an Emirates Airline flight boundContinue Reading
Future of Grade 5 Scholarship : PM clears doubt
2025-06-04
Education Minister and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says there are no immediate plans to cancel the Grade 05 Scholarship Examination.Continue Reading
President at Finance Ministry : China, South Korea, & Vietnam’s success story highlighted
2025-06-04
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says achieving economic success alone is not sufficient for a nation’s development, highlighting that economic progressContinue Reading
Two more petitions filed against Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill – Speaker
2025-06-04
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne, has announced that he has received copies of another two petitionsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Army troops contain two forest fires
2025-06-04
Sri Lanka Army troops have managed to contain fires that had broken out in two forest areas on Tuesday. AccordingContinue Reading
