30th July : Warm weather alert for 6 districts
2025-07-29
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Eastern and North-central provinces and Vavuniya district,Continue Reading
Ex-SDIG Priyantha Jayakody remanded
2025-07-29
Former SDIG Priyantha Jayakody, who was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) yesterday, has been remanded until 06 August.Continue Reading
UN-backed experts say famine underway in Gaza
2025-07-29
Famine is unfolding in Gaza, where Israeli restrictions on food aid and ongoing fighting have produced a “worst-case scenario”, UN-backedContinue Reading
Advanced Level Vocational Stream : Admissions called for Grade 12
2025-07-29
The Ministry of Education has announced the calling of applications for admission to Grade 12 for the Advanced Level VocationalContinue Reading
Island-wide train strike called off
2025-07-29
The island-wide 48-hour token strike, which was to be launched by train drivers from midnight today (29), has been calledContinue Reading
China to offer $500 per child in move to boost birth rate
2025-07-29
The Chinese government will offer parents subsidies of 3,600 yuan ($500, €429) per child under the age of three perContinue Reading
Annual fines considered for unauthorized constructions in coastal areas
2025-07-29
The Department of Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management says legal provisions will be introduced to enable the imposition ofContinue Reading
Beedi Tax : COPF informed of drop in licence renewals
2025-07-29
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the Extraordinary Gazette Notification No. 2430/16 dated April 01, 2025, whichContinue Reading
Australia U19 Women’s tour of Sri Lanka schedule announced
2025-07-29
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the schedule for the Australia U19 Women’s Team’s tour of Sri Lanka in SeptemberContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (29 July), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Jobs in Japan for Sri Lankans : New update
2025-07-29
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) is taking steps to enhance the language proficiency and training of SriContinue Reading
Mahishini Colonne presents credentials to Indian President
2025-07-29
Sri Lanka’s newly appointed High Commissioner-designate to India, Mahishini Colonne, presented her credentials to Indian President, Droupadi Murmu, today. SheContinue Reading
Too many coffins, Not enough caution : Lorry held
2025-07-29
The Panadura District Traffic Division reports that a driver was taken into custody along with a small lorry for transportingContinue Reading
Elephant Safety : Railways alters train schedules, adds safety measures
2025-07-29
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena says several measures are being taken to minimise elephant-train collisions, even if it resultsContinue Reading
Namal arrives from Maldives, leaves Airport
2025-07-29
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa, against whom an arrest warrant was issued yesterday, has arrived in SriContinue Reading
No threat to Sri Lanka from 6.6 magnitude earthquake in Bay of Bengal
2025-07-29
The Geological Survey and Mines Bureau says there is no impact to Sri Lanka due to the 6.6 magnitude earthquakeContinue Reading
How foreign tourists can get a driving licence in Sri Lanka
2025-07-29
Foreign tourists visiting Sri Lanka will now be able to obtain a temporary driving licence, the Sri Lanka Police announced. Continue Reading
Twin meteor showers to light up skies
2025-07-29
Sky watchers can look forward to a spectacular display featuring not one, but two meteor showers peaking simultaneously tonight, extendingContinue Reading
