24 oil tanks in Trincomalee to be developed under CPC
2025-03-05
The proposal to develop twenty-four (24) tanks at the Upper Tank Yard in Trincomalee under the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC)Continue Reading
Cabinet nod to launch cancer registry program in selected districts
2025-03-05
Cabinet approval has been granted to sign the relevant agreement related to the implementation of the project to strengthen cancerContinue Reading
Man arrested with over 5 kilos of Kush at BIA
2025-03-05
A 34-year-old man has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for the possession of Kush cannabis worth Rs. 52 million.Continue Reading
Health Professionals to continue with tomorrow’s planned strike
2025-03-05
Health Professionals trade unions have decided to continue with their planned symbolic strike on Thursday (06 Mar), despite the GovernmentContinue Reading
Fair weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2025-03-05
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most areas of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. However, showersContinue Reading
Sri Lankan made largest-ever fishing vessel launched at Dikkowita Harbour
2025-03-04
The largest-ever fishing vessel to be manufactured in Sri Lanka was launched at the Dikkowita Fisheries Harbour on Monday (03Continue Reading
Mahinda’s biopic coming – Namal
2025-03-04
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s life story is to be produced as a biopic. The former President’s son, MP NamalContinue Reading
Dayasiri apologizes after backlash over comments on vision-impaired MP
2025-03-04
Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has publicly apologized to Sri Lanka’s first-ever vision-impaired Member of Parliament, Sugath Wasantha de Silva, followingContinue Reading
Police resolve Wattala mystery murder : 22 yr old arrested
2025-03-04
A 22-year-old suspect has been arrested in connection to the murder of a businessman in Wattala. The Police said theContinue Reading
Concerns raised over appointment of retired judges to public & private sectors
2025-03-04
The Lawyers’ Collective has raised concerns over the government’s decision to appoint retired judges, especially of the Superior Courts, toContinue Reading
Mervyn’s Fathers’ Union opposes LGBTQIA+ Bill
2025-03-04
A group identifying as the ‘Fathers’ Union’ has called on the government to refrain from supporting the private member’s bill,Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-03-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (04 Mar), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines introduces wireless in-flight entertainment
2025-03-04
SriLankan Airlines has announced the introduction of wireless in-flight entertainment on select narrow-body A320 aircraft, enabling passengers to seamlessly streamContinue Reading
Over 8.7 Mn illegally imported cigarettes destroyed
2025-03-04
Sri Lanka Customs is looking at the possibility of using equipment with Artificial Intelligence (AI) technology to detect illegally smuggledContinue Reading
“We don’t have fuel stations” : 3 SJB MPs say Govt lied
2025-03-04
Opposition MPs Gayantha Karunathilaka, Harshana Rajakaruna, and Kins Nelson have raised concerns over the government’s mentioning of their names inContinue Reading
Search underway for man missing after falling into water-filled mine
2025-03-04
A search is underway for a man who went missing after falling into a flooded mine in the Aruporuwa areaContinue Reading
Man arrested with Elephant Tusks in Udawalawa
2025-03-04
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in the Mahaara area in Udawalawa for the possession of two elephant tusks. TheContinue Reading
Sajith questions Govt on Online Safety Act and 15% IT Tax
2025-03-04
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has questioned the government’s actions regarding the Online Safety Act and the proposed tax onContinue Reading