Air Force Corporal shot dead by Police : Update
2024-04-08
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) has initiated an inquiry into the death of an SLAF Corporal attached to theContinue Reading
Weather : Three updates for today
2024-04-08
The apparent northward relative motion of the sun: The sun will be directly over the latitudes of Sri Lanka untilContinue Reading
SLFP crisis : Entry to Headquarters prohibited
2024-04-06
Entry into the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headquarters on Darley Road in Colombo has been temporarily prohibited due toContinue Reading
Foreign tourist drowns in Hikkaduwa
2024-04-06
A 57-year-old foreign tourist was reported dead after drowning off the coast of Hikkaduwa on Friday (Apr 05). The PoliceContinue Reading
Loan repayments during President Ranil’s tenure : Details revealed
2024-04-06
The Government of Sri Lanka has settled a total of US$ 1909.7 million in foreign debt and interest payments betweenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka & Switzerland commit to expanding economic ties
2024-04-06
The 4th round of bilateral consultations between Sri Lanka and Switzerland took place in Colombo on Friday (Apr 05), whereContinue Reading
Foreign Workers’ Remittances : March figures released
2024-04-06
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances increased in March 2024 compared to the same period last year. According to the Central BankContinue Reading
Former Sri Lanka first-class cricketer appointed West Indies Men’s Academy Coach
2024-04-06
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head Coach for the West Indies (WI)Continue Reading
Nearly 200 humanitarian workers killed in Gaza so far
2024-04-06
At least 200 humanitarian workers have been killed in Gaza, including close to 180 UN staff, Spokesperson for the UNContinue Reading
Official Reserve Assets increases : March 2024 figures released
2024-04-05
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets increased by 9.5% to USD 4.95 billion in March 2024. According to the Central BankContinue Reading
Outgoing Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen, President-elect Lai Ching-Te thank PM Modi for support
2024-04-05
Outgoing Taiwan President Tsai Ing-wen and President-elect Lai Ching-Te expressed gratitude to Prime Minister Narendra Modi for his support asContinue Reading
‘Burn Your Wives’ Sarees’: Bangladesh PM Hasina Counters Opposition’s ‘Boycott India’ Campaign
2024-04-05
Bangladesh Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina has retaliated against a faction of opposition leaders, who are amplifying efforts to fuel anti-IndiaContinue Reading
India to build first commercial crude oil strategic storage
2024-04-05
India, the world’s third biggest oil consumer and importer, plans to build its first commercial crude oil strategic storage asContinue Reading
807 suspected scammers arrested in Myanmar-China joint operation
2024-04-05
More than 800 people suspected of being cross-border scammers were arrested in a joint police operation by Myanmar and China,Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-04-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Apr 05), compared to Thursday, according to theContinue Reading
SLPP’s M.G. Weerasena to replace late MP Nandasena in Parliament
2024-04-05
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member M.G. Weerasena has been selected to fill the Parliamentary seat vacated by the demiseContinue Reading
Actress Damitha Abeyratne & husband remanded over financial scam
2024-04-05
Sri Lankan actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband who were arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over an allegationContinue Reading
Politicians & officials entrusted with ensuring success of welfare initiatives – Govt
2024-04-05
The government has emphasized the collaborative effort required from political activists and government officials to ensure the success of variousContinue Reading