New guidelines for unpaid leave for public officials
2025-01-06
The Ministry of Public Administration has issued guidelines to be followed when approving domestic and foreign unpaid leave for publicContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 06), compared to lastContinue Reading
Former Minister Manusha’s brother further remanded
2025-01-06
The brother of former Minister Manusha Nanayakkara, who was accused of financially defrauding people by promising foreign employment, hasContinue Reading
Fake DIG ‘WhatsApps’ His Way to Jail – Threatens, Scams, and Gets Busted!
2025-01-06
A youth who had defrauded money via WhatsApp by posing as a Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) has beenContinue Reading
“Does the Indian team deserve this from a senior player?” Kohli slammed
2025-01-06
A “star culture” within the Indian team coupled with selectors who were unwilling to move on senior players caused IndiaContinue Reading
Govt to probe lands allocated from 2015
2025-01-06
Deputy Minister of Lands Dr Susil Ranasinghe says measures have been taken to launch a special investigation into the landsContinue Reading
Sajith attends FACETS Sri Lanka 2025
2025-01-06
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa attended the International Gems and Jewellery Exhibition, FACETS Sri Lanka 2025. Many local gem and jewelleryContinue Reading
Train services affected due to derailment at Kalutara South
2025-01-06
Train services have been affected due to a train derailing near the Kalutara South Railway Station. A train plying fromContinue Reading
Winter storm hammers eastern US; over 60 mn face blizzard conditions
2025-01-06
A severe winter storm has hammered the United States, with meteorologists warning more than 60 million people in the country’sContinue Reading
12 yr old boy killed in a road accident
2025-01-06
A 12-year-old boy was reported dead in a three-wheeler accident reported in the Rajanganaya area along the Anuradhapura- Puttalam mainContinue Reading
Afternoon showers predicted in several areas today
2025-01-06
Showers are expected in several areas mostly in the afternoon or night today, according to the Department of Meteorology. ShowersContinue Reading
Driving licence backlog : Update from Transport Ministry
2025-01-04
The Ministry of Transport has announced plans to clear the backlog of 130,000 driving licenses by January 2025. The processContinue Reading
Court further extends suspension on Keheliya & family’s bank accounts
2025-01-03
The Colombo High Court today extended the suspension on 16 fixed deposit accounts and 03 life insurance policies belonging toContinue Reading
Defaming MP Kottahachchi : SLPP politician granted bail
2025-01-03
Former Millaniya Local Councillor Raveendra Namunni, who was arrested for making defamatory statements on social media about National Peoples’ PowerContinue Reading
Highest-ever tax revenue recorded in 2024
2025-01-03
The highest ever tax revenue in Sri Lanka’s history was recorded in 2024, collecting Rs.1.95 trillion, the Inland Revenue DepartmentContinue Reading
Internet blocking is ‘legal grey area’, Senate body told
2025-01-03
The Pakistan Telecommunication Authority (PTA) chairman has admitted that blocking access to the internet was a ‘legal grey area’ andContinue Reading
Indian coffee exports surpass $1 billion for the first time
2025-01-03
India achieves a significant milestone. The country’s coffee exports hit a new record high, exceeding 1 billion dollars for theContinue Reading
China-Vietnam dialogue won’t change a thing in South China Sea
2025-01-03
In early December, China and Vietnam convened their first-ever “3+3 strategic dialogue“—a mechanism unprecedented in both nations’ diplomacy. Built onContinue Reading