NCPI-based overall rate of inflation drops to 1.6% in May 2024
2024-06-24
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has dropped to 1.6% inContinue Reading
SJB questions why President repeating 2023 statement
2024-06-24
Sri Lanka’s main Opposition party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has questioned the motive behind the President’s re-announcement of SriContinue Reading
Sports Minister to resign if “Nightclub” allegations against Cricketers proven
2024-06-24
Sports Minister Harin Fernando has challenged those accusing the national men’s cricket team of having been at nightclubs during theContinue Reading
Judges Association raises concern over Justice Minister’s comments
2024-06-24
The Judicial Services Association of Sri Lanka has raised concerns over recent statements made in Parliament against the judiciary, statingContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-06-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (June 24), compared to last Thursday. According toContinue Reading
LPL 2024 : Ticket sales begin for Kandy matches
2024-06-24
Ticket sales for the Kandy leg of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 will commence this evening. According to tournamentContinue Reading
Major social media scams : Warning from SLCERT
2024-06-24
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public to remain cautious of financial fraud via SMSContinue Reading
Opposition Leader vows to suspend liquor licences given for political benefit
2024-06-24
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has vowed to suspend all liquor licences provided for political benefit in the recent past. AddressingContinue Reading
Two Chinese nationals arrested for in-flight robbery
2024-06-24
Two Chinese nationals have been apprehended for having allegedly stolen goods, including gold jewellery, from the luggage of a SriContinue Reading
GCE O/L Examination 2023 (2024) : Results Update
2024-06-24
The results of the 2023 (2024) GCE Ordinary Level Examination will be released within the next 10 days, the DepartmentContinue Reading
President to address nation on Wednesday
2024-06-24
President Ranil Wickremesinghe is set to address the nation on Wednesday (June 26). The special statement is reportedly set toContinue Reading
How many tourists arrived this year?
2024-06-24
Sri Lanka has recorded 966,604 tourist arrivals so far in 2024, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA). Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-06-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (June 24) comparedContinue Reading
President appoints new state minister
2024-06-24
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Sathasivam Viyalendiran today took oaths as a State Minister. According to the President’s MediaContinue Reading
Trincomalee to be transformed into key energy hub through collaboration with India – President
2024-06-24
President Ranil Wickremesinghe detailed efforts underway to transform Trincomalee into a key energy hub through collaboration with the Government ofContinue Reading
USD 400,000 income via Gold Route Service at BIA
2024-06-24
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Limited (AASL) has recorded an income of USD 400,000 since the launchContinue Reading
President inaugurates groundnut processing centre in Karadiyanaru
2024-06-24
President Ranil Wickremesinghe inaugurated a groundnut processing centre in Karadiyanaru, Eastern Sri Lanka on Sunday. The groundnut processing centre wasContinue Reading
Visiting Indian FM inaugurates India- funded projects
2024-06-20
Visiting Indian Foreign Minister S. Jaishankar has engaged in discussions with high-level Sri Lankan Government officials, reviewing the progress ofContinue Reading