Health experts warn of increase in gum disease among senior citizens
2025-03-20
Consultant Dental Surgeon Nilantha Ratnayake says there is an increase in gum disease among senior citizens of Sri Lanka. AddressingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka project rumours : Adani Group issues statement
2025-03-20
India’s Adani Group has categorically refuted rumours circulating about claimed changes to its renewable energy agreement in Sri Lanka. IssuingContinue Reading
Sajith questions Govt on interest on senior citizen accounts
2025-03-20
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says senior citizens have been forced into a helpless situation due to the recent cuts inContinue Reading
Cigarette tax must be reviewed, COPF Chair tells Parliament
2025-03-20
Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee of Public Finance (COPF) MP Harsha de Silva has proposed to the Parliament that aContinue Reading
Two youth cricketers selected for specialized training at MRF Pace Foundation
2025-03-20
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has selected youth cricketers Geethika De Silva, a Sri Lanka U19 player, and Yasiru Rodrigo, whoContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-03-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20 Mar),Continue Reading
New plan to provide MPs with electronic equipment
2025-03-20
The Government has decided to provide electronic equipment required by Members of Parliament under a plan for usage and ownershipContinue Reading
Commander of US Indo-Pacific Command arrives in Sri Lanka
2025-03-20
The Commander of the U.S. Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM), Admiral Samuel J. Paparo, has arrived in Sri Lanka on a three-dayContinue Reading
Election Commission to announce Local Govt polls date today
2025-03-20
The National Election Commission says the date of the 2025 Local Government Elections will be announced today. According to theContinue Reading
New Gazette issued revising vehicle import regulations
2025-03-20
A special Gazette notification has been issued amending key import and export regulations, including permitting Bureau Veritas inspection certificates andContinue Reading
47 cartons of imported cigarettes seized at BIA
2025-03-20
A 43-year-old man has been arrested at the Katunayake airport for attempting to smuggle in 47 cartons of imported cigarettes.Continue Reading
1.6 Mn kilos paddy harvested by Civil Security Dept in Maha season
2025-03-20
The Civil Security Department (CSD) of the Ministry of Defence harvested approximately 1.6 million kilograms of paddy and cultivated maizeContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several provinces today
2025-03-20
Afternoon showers are expected in several provinces today, with heavy showers of about 75 mm expected in some areas, accordingContinue Reading
Indian automobile industry delegation visits Sri Lanka
2025-03-19
An 18-member delegation from the Society of Indian Automobile Manufacturers (SIAM) undertook a two day visit to Sri Lanka aimedContinue Reading
Visa-free stay in Thailand to be cut to 30 days
2025-03-19
The period of visa-free stays in Thailand is set to be reduced from 60 days to 30 days for severalContinue Reading
Public help sought to find forest officer missing since 2017
2025-03-19
The Police have sought public assistance to find an Additional Administrative Forest Officer attached to the Puttalam District Wildlife OfficeContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-03-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (19 Mar), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
MR’s security detail : SC dismisses FR petition
2025-03-19
The Supreme Court has dismissed the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, challenging the decision toContinue Reading