Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-08-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Aug 15) comparedContinue Reading
03 more schoolboys arrested over sexual abuse & gangrape of Thanamalvila schoolgirl
2024-08-15
Three more schoolboys have been arrested in connection to the sexual abuse and gangrape of a Grade 11 schoolgirl inContinue Reading
Presidential nominations conclude : 39 candidates hand in nominations
2024-08-15
A total of 39 candidates have submitted nominations so far for the 2024 Presidential Election, the National Election Commission announced. Continue Reading
Three-wheeler driver escapes shooting in Hikkaduwa
2024-08-15
A failed shootout targeting a three-wheeler driver was reported from the Hikkaduwa area last evening. According to the Police, twoContinue Reading
Harin & Manusha’s ministerial portfolios brought under President
2024-08-15
A Gazette notification has been issued declaring that the ministerial portfolios of former ministers Harin Fernando and Manusha Nanayakkara willContinue Reading
SJB MP Velu Kumar extends support for President Ranil in Presidential Polls
2024-08-15
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Kandy District MP Velu Kumar pledged support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in the 2024 Presidential Election.Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Rain expected in some areas today
2024-08-15
Showers are expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers willContinue Reading
Presidential Election nominations : Special security & traffic plans today
2024-08-15
Special security and traffic plans are underway today in view of the acceptance of nominations at the National Election CommissionContinue Reading
Presidential Election 2024 : Acceptance of nominations begins (Live Video)
2024-08-15
The acceptance of nominations for the Presidential Election 2024 has commenced at the National Election Commission. Several candidates contesting theContinue Reading
Health Ministry agrees in principle to GMOA’s proposals
2024-08-14
The Caucus of Medical Parliamentarians has agreed in principle to the proposals put forth by the Government Medical Officers’ AssociationContinue Reading
Singapore’s Jetstar Asia announces low-fare flights to Colombo
2024-08-14
Jetstar Asia (3K), a Singaporean low-cost airline, has announced it will become the only low-cost carrier to fly direct fromContinue Reading
School terms : Update from Education Ministry
2024-08-14
The Ministry of Education has announced the conclusion and commencement of academic terms for the year 2024 for government andContinue Reading
Former President GR supports Namal in Presidential polls
2024-08-14
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has extended his support for Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Presidential candidate Namal Rajapaksa. Gotabaya RajapaksaContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-08-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Aug 14), compared to Tuesday, according to theContinue Reading
J.K. Rowling & Elon Musk named in Cyberbullying Lawsuit filed by Boxer Imane Khelif
2024-08-14
J.K. Rowling and Elon Musk have both been named in a criminal complaint filed to French authorities over alleged “actsContinue Reading
Presidential polls : Deadline for cash deposits concludes
2024-08-14
The deadline to place cash deposits for the Presidential Election has concluded, the National Election Commission announced. According to theContinue Reading
SLFP faction launches new alliance led by Anura Priyadarshana Yapa
2024-08-14
The Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) with several other parties has formed a new alliance, the “Peoples Alliance” (Podujana EksathContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Security Challenges Strain Relations with Beijing
2024-08-14
As the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC) enters its second phase, Pakistan faces increasing pressure from Beijing over its inability toContinue Reading
