CCD probe : Thusitha Halloluwa remanded
2025-08-19
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, who was arrested today for evading court proceedings, has beenContinue Reading
ASPI hits all-time high on Colombo Stock Exchange
2025-08-19
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) says the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 Index posted records duringContinue Reading
Sajith seeks Singapore’s policy insights in meeting with Kishore Mahbubani
2025-08-19
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with distinguished Singaporean diplomat, academic, and author Kishore Mahbubani at the Asian Research Institute ofContinue Reading
Lasith Malinga to share expertise with national fast bowlers
2025-08-19
Sri Lanka bowling legend Lasith Malinga joined the practice sessions of the National Men’s Squad today, as the team preparesContinue Reading
UK to grant Sri Lankan garments wider tariff-free access from 2026
2025-08-19
The British High Commission in Colombo says Sri Lankan garment manufacturers will gain unprecedented access to UK markets under liberalisedContinue Reading
Corruption : Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
2025-08-19
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested in connection with corruption allegations, has been further remanded until 26th August.Continue Reading
New concessionary loan scheme for agriculture & industry entrepreneurs
2025-08-19
The proposal for the introduction of a concessionary loan scheme to encourage young entrepreneurs in the agriculture and industry sectorsContinue Reading
13 arrested for illegal Gem Mining in Wasgamuwa National Park
2025-08-19
Thirteen individuals have been taken into custody by wildlife officers for unauthorized gem mining within the Wasgamuwa National Park, accordingContinue Reading
Pelwatte & Sevanagala sugar factories to be developed as tourist attractions
2025-08-19
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of two projects for the development of some selected premises of theContinue Reading
Bribery : Court rejects Rajitha’s petition on warrant
2025-08-19
The petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking an order suspending the arrest warrant issued against him, has beenContinue Reading
QR system for distribution of fertilizer subsidies for farmers
2025-08-19
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved introducing a QR system or a suitable digital method for the distribution of fertilizerContinue Reading
Port City’s Economic Commission suspends visa support for two firms
2025-08-19
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) has suspended the issuance of visa recommendations to two Authorised Persons (APs) followingContinue Reading
Speaker endorses certificate on Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill
2025-08-19
The Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Jagath Wickramaratne, endorsed the certificate on the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) BillContinue Reading
Peliyagoda shooting : Police reveal more details
2025-08-19
Police say two people, including a pedestrian, have been injured in the shooting incident that was reported in the PeliyagodaContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-08-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (19 Aug),Continue Reading
Rs. 14 Mn bribes : SSP Sathish Gamage further remanded
2025-08-19
The Acting Director of the Police Cultural Division, SSP Sathish Gamage, who was arrested for having collected Rs. 14 millionContinue Reading
Shooting reported in Peliyagoda
2025-08-19
An individual has been injured in a shooting reported in Peliyagoda this morning. According to the Police, an unidentified gunmanContinue Reading
Decision on NCM against Aruna Jayasekara pending review : Speaker
2025-08-19
Speaker of the Parliament, Jagath Wickramaratne, says the No-Confidence Motion (NCM) submitted against Deputy Defence Minister Aruna Jayasekara will beContinue Reading
