SL to discuss US$ 200 mn social security loan with WB
2023-05-09
The Cabinet has granted approval to a proposal by the President, as the Finance Minister, to hold discussions with theContinue Reading
Court order related to ‘May 09’ commemoration
2023-05-09
A restraining order has been issued preventing protesters from commemorating incidents related to the ‘May 09’ people’s protest in 2022. Continue Reading
Ministers request new Commission to prevent future “Aragalaya”
2023-05-09
A request has been made from President Ranil Wickremesinghe for a Presidential Commission with absolute power to prevent future protestsContinue Reading
Kalutara schoolgirl murder : Chief suspect arrested
2023-05-09
The key suspect wanted over the death of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Kalutara has been arrested in Galle. The PoliceContinue Reading
Cabinet approves paying wards for Lankans & foreigners
2023-05-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to establish paying wards at government hospitals islandwide for SriContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Forecast for heavy rains & rough seas
2023-05-09
Heavy rains are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Showers or thundershowers willContinue Reading
Preliminary discussions held on National War Heroes Ceremony
2023-05-08
A preliminary discussion has been held on the National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony to be held this year, the President’sContinue Reading
Reduce electricity bill by 20% – PUCSL
2023-05-08
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has called for a 20% reduction in electricity tariffs. PUCSL Chairman JanakaContinue Reading
Opposed to privertisation of Strategic SOEs : SJB
2023-05-08
The Main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) opposes the sale or privatization of strategically important State-owned Enterprises (SOE), such asContinue Reading
Police lifeguards save teenagers
2023-05-08
Officials of the Sri Lanka Police Lifeguard Unit rescued two teenagers from drowning off the coast of Wellawatte on SaturdayContinue Reading
Eu to brief SL on new cycle of GSP regulation
2023-05-08
The European Union delegation will brief Sri Lanka on the new cycle of the EU GSP Regulation to be adoptedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-05-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today in comparison to last Thursday (04), the CentralContinue Reading
Divestment of SLT : Treasury Secretary’s undertaking to SC
2023-05-08
The government-owned shares of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) will not be divested before June 15, 2023, the Secretary to theContinue Reading
The Contest for Maldives
2023-05-08
The Maldives, a small island nation in the Indian Ocean, has been a subject of growing political interest for ChinaContinue Reading
Do we have to die for cops to take action: Sikh restaurant owner in UK faces death threats over Khalistan post
2023-05-08
“Do we have to die for the police to take action,” said an anguished Harman Singh Kapoor, a Sikh restaurantContinue Reading
Violence against journalists in Afghanistan increasing, says media body
2023-05-08
The plight of journalists in Afghanistan is deteriorating with every passing day as the violence against the community has increasedContinue Reading
China’s Investment in Afghan Lithium Sector : Broad Geo-Economic
2023-05-08
The recent offer by China-based Gochin Company to invest USD 10 billion in Afghanistan’s lithium mining sector, estimated to beContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Electoral Limbo
2023-05-08
On April 20, the Pakistan Supreme Court gave the nation’s political parties a week to reach consensus over a timelineContinue Reading