29 yr old killed in workplace dispute
2025-07-01
A 29-year-old man was reported dead after being attacked with a sharp object during a dispute at his workplace inContinue Reading
Road safety : Transport Ministry rolls out new seatbelt regulations
2025-07-01
The Ministry of Transport has announced new seatbelt regulations for heavy and light vehicles in a bid to mitigate roadContinue Reading
Confederation of Indian Industry CEO Delegation meets PM Harini
2025-07-01
The visiting high-level delegation of Chief Executive Officers from the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has held a discussion withContinue Reading
Rain expected in a few areas today
2025-07-01
A few showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and the Nuwara-Eliya, Kandy, Galle and Matara districtsContinue Reading
CAA warns against selling rice above MRP
2025-06-30
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has warned that selling rice at a price higher than the gazetted maximum retail priceContinue Reading
China donates school supplies to three schools
2025-06-30
A school supplies donation event held by the Embassy of China in Sri Lanka took place at three schools inContinue Reading
Rs. 60 Mn worth mobile phones & laptops seized at BIA
2025-06-30
Sri Lanka Customs has seized Rs. 60 million worth of electronic equipment, including mobile phones and computers, at the KatunayakeContinue Reading
Colombo inflation edges up to -0.6% in June
2025-06-30
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, stood atContinue Reading
Chemmani mass graves : MP Shanakiyan raises concerns
2025-06-30
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has raised serious concerns regarding the Chemmani mass graves in Jaffna, including the preservation ofContinue Reading
New concessionary Pledge Loan Scheme for SME paddy millers
2025-06-30
The Ministry of Finance has announced that a concessionary Pledge Loan Scheme for SME paddy millers and cooperatives will launchContinue Reading
Case filed against Arjun Aloysius over Rs. 1 Bn VAT evasion
2025-06-30
The Department of Inland Revenue has filed a case against Arjun Aloysius and Anthony Randev Jinendra John, directors of W.M.Continue Reading
Parate Law : Sajith calls for immediate relief for MSMEs
2025-06-30
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the government to implement sustainable solutions for micro, small, and medium-scale industrialists and entrepreneurs,Continue Reading
Businessman murder : Police arrest suspects
2025-06-30
Two suspects have been apprehended over the recent murder of a businessman from Kurunegala, whose charred body was found insideContinue Reading
New Deputy Chief of the US Embassy assumes duties
2025-06-30
Jayne Howell, a career US diplomat, has been appointed as the Deputy Chief of the US Embassy in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Bohra convention : Court releases “Podi Zaharan”
2025-06-30
Colombo Additional Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today ordered the release of 27-year-old Mohamed Shafrool, also known as “Podi Zaharan”, who wasContinue Reading
Malwathu Maha Viharaya refutes reports on request from MR
2025-06-30
The Malwathu Maha Viharaya in Kandy has denied claims that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa had made a request seeking itsContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (30 June), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
CAA warns against distributing salt products without proper labelling
2025-06-30
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) says legal action will be initiated against importers and local manufacturers who distribute salt productsContinue Reading