SLFP crisis : Enjoining order issued against Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe
2024-05-20
An enjoining order was issued against the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Justice Minister Dr Wijeyadasa RajapaksheContinue Reading
Russia-Ukraine war : Suspect arrested for trafficking 120 Lankans
2024-05-20
An individual has been arrested on suspicion of sending 120 Sri Lankans to Russia via tourist visa, it was reported. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka becomes a founding member of Global Blended Finance Alliance Initiative
2024-05-20
Sri Lanka today became a founding member of the Global Blended Finance Alliance Initiative, which was launched in Indonesia onContinue Reading
Russian Embassy condemns international double standards on Human Rights in Sri Lanka
2024-05-20
The Russian Embassy in Colombo has issued a statement criticising the double standards of international personalities and organizations with respectContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-05-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (May 20), compared to last week, according toContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C. marks Vesak 2024 with a Mayoral Proclamation
2024-05-20
Mayor Muriel Bowser of Washington D.C. has issued a Proclamation declaring 23 May 2024 as “Vesak Festival Day” in theContinue Reading
Advisory issued for swell waves in several sea areas
2024-05-20
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has issued an advisory for swell waves in several sea areas in Sri Lanka today. Continue Reading
Liquor stores to be closed in view of Vesak Festival
2024-05-20
The Department of Excise has announced the closure of liquor stores in view of the Vesak Festival celebrated this week. Continue Reading
Sri Lankan leaders express condolence over tragic demise of Iranian President Raisi
2024-05-20
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has expressed his condolences over the tragic deaths of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign Minister Amir AbdollahianContinue Reading
Prison Officers on sick leave demanding salary hike
2024-05-20
Officers of Sri Lanka’s Prisons Department have launched a two-day strike demanding salary revisions. According to the All-Ceylon Prison Officers’Continue Reading
Election monitors concerned over UNP statements criticizing Election Commission
2024-05-20
The National Polls Observation Centre has raised concerns over the recent statements of Senior Presidential Advisor and UNP member AshuContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-05-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (May 20)Continue Reading
Chief Prelates seek Presidential pardon for Gnanasara Thera in view of Vesak
2024-05-20
Chief Prelates of the Malwathu, Asgiri, Amarapura and Ramanya Chapters have written to President Ranil Wickremesinghe seeking a presidential pardonContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association launches book on Sino-Lanka ties
2024-05-20
The Sri Lanka-China Friendship Association (SLCFA) launched the book “Sri Lanka Cheena Mithudama” (Sri Lanka-China Friendship) at a ceremonious eventContinue Reading
Narcotics worth Rs. 100 Mn seized in Seeduwa
2024-05-17
A stock of ‘ICE’ (Methamphetamine) worth around Rs. 100 million which had been couriered to Sri Lanka has been seizedContinue Reading
Swiss International Airlines to resume operations in Colombo in November
2024-05-17
Swiss International Airlines, operated by Edelweiss, concluded its winter schedule in Sri Lanka handling 8,600 passengers from November 2023 toContinue Reading
Viren Beruwalage becomes first Sri Lankan on World Schools Debating Championship Board of Directors
2024-05-17
Debator’s Council member, Viren Beruwalage has become the first Sri Lankan to be appointed to the World Schools Debating ChampionshipContinue Reading
07 key points on LPL auction 2024
2024-05-17
The ‘Player Auction’ for the upcoming Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 cricket tournament will be held on May 21 inContinue Reading