Govt to launch “Praja Shakthi” to tackle poverty eradication
2025-02-26
Cabinet approval has been granted for the execution of the “Praja Shakthi” programme as a consolidated programme to achieve theContinue Reading
Govt to declare “National Women’s Week” in March
2025-02-26
The proposal for the declaration of “National Women’s Week” in March in line with the commemoration of the 2025 InternationalContinue Reading
Port City Project Management Unit’s term extended
2025-02-26
Cabinet approval has been granted for the extension of the period of the Project Management Unit of the Colombo PortContinue Reading
Donald Trump announces US ‘gold card’ visa scheme
2025-02-26
President Donald Trump said on Tuesday the US would sell a “gold card” to wealthy foreigners, giving them the rightContinue Reading
Middeniya shooting : Another suspect arrested
2025-02-26
Another suspect has been arrested on charges of aiding and planning the triple murder in Middeniya, in which two childrenContinue Reading
2013 Airbus deal : Namal questioned by CID
2025-02-26
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) to provide a statementContinue Reading
‘This is wrong’: Cricket world debates India’s ‘huge advantage’ in Champions Trophy
2025-02-26
As Pakistan departed Dubai and New Zealand readied itself for a visit to the Emirates, the absurdity of what isContinue Reading
Court order against Facebook statements of two senior journalists
2025-02-26
The Colombo High Court has issued an order to present a report regarding the Facebook posts of senior Sri LankanContinue Reading
Kush-filled food packets land woman in trouble at Airport
2025-02-26
A 38-year-old woman has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for the possession of 1.2 kilos of Kush Cannabis worthContinue Reading
Showers above 75mm expected in some districts today
2025-02-26
Thundershowers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, with fairly heavy showers above 75mm in some districts, accordingContinue Reading
Govt says Ranil has a duty to bring back Arjuna Mahendran
2025-02-25
The government has taken all necessary measures to bring back former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to stand trial overContinue Reading
New device to prevent elephant-train collisions
2025-02-25
The Faculty of Engineering of Peradeniya University has produced a special device as a solution to the incidents of train-elephantContinue Reading
Teachers & Principals salary : PM responds
2025-02-25
Education Minister and Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has refuted criticism by some opposition MPs that the government has failed toContinue Reading
President meets Senior Army officials
2025-02-25
A discussion on Sri Lanka’s current security situation was held today (25 Feb) at the Presidential Secretariat, under the leadershipContinue Reading
Chemical leak reported at Moratuwa Uni
2025-02-25
A chemical leak has been reported at a laboratory at the University of Moratuwa, the Fire Brigade stated. Accordingly, threeContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Update from VIASL
2025-02-25
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) says ships carrying vehicles from Thailand and Japan are due to arriveContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to continue with draft bill on Gambling Regulation Authority
2025-02-25
Cabinet approval has been granted for the Legal Draftsman to continue formulating the draft bill for the establishment of theContinue Reading
Mujibur raises concerns over taxing Dollar earning freelancers
2025-02-25
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman has raised concerns over the government’s decision to impose a 15% tax on people from theContinue Reading