Govt launches ‘Artha’ to support 9,000+ children in care homes
2025-07-16
The “Artha” National Programme, a government initiative aimed at providing a monthly allowance to children residing in orphanages and childcareContinue Reading
Govt announces new protected reserves in 03 districts
2025-07-16
Government forest lands in the Monaragala, Ampara, and Kandy districts were officially declared as protected reserves under the government’s “Vanaspathi”Continue Reading
Man caught at BIA smuggling Rs. 1.1 Bn worth of gold
2025-07-16
An individual has been taken into custody by airport customs officials with 35 kilograms of gold valued at Rs. 01.1Continue Reading
$15M MoU signed to set up accredited biotech lab
2025-07-15
A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) has been signed between STEMedical of the USA and the Sri Lanka Institute of BiotechnologyContinue Reading
Top countries Sri Lankans are rushing to for Jobs in 2025
2025-07-15
A total of 144,379 Sri Lankan workers left overseas for employment between January and June 2025, according to the SriContinue Reading
Beruwala UC : SJB suspends 06 members for supporting NPP
2025-07-15
The membership of six members from the opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party, has been suspended. According to SJB GeneralContinue Reading
CSE records yet another all-time high
2025-07-15
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recorded yet another all-time high today (15), closingContinue Reading
SJB forms Seethawakapura Urban Council
2025-07-15
The opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has established power in the Seethawakapura Urban Council. SJB candidate Sunil Jayarathne was electedContinue Reading
Govt eyes temporary monitoring relief for e-commerce activities
2025-07-15
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a committee to provide temporary monitoring relief and introduce a long-termContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for online passport application system via Sri Lankan Missions
2025-07-15
A proposal has been submitted to the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to obtain support for digitizing the process byContinue Reading
Four killed in three separate road accidents
2025-07-15
Four individuals were reported dead in three separate road accidents reported in the Mahiyanaganaya, Lunuwila, and Oddusuddan areas. According toContinue Reading
SL-Malaysia discuss visa-free travel & jobs at ASEAN forum
2025-07-15
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s strong commitment to the core priorities of the ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF),Continue Reading
Two arrested over murder of 32 yr old man
2025-07-15
Two suspects have been arrested over the murder of a 32-year-old man in the Nivithigala area on Monday. According toContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-07-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (15 July), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
SriLankan Cargo achieves ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management Certification
2025-07-15
SriLankan Cargo, the air freight arm of SriLankan Airlines, has achieved the ISO 9001:2015 Quality Management System (QMS) Certification forContinue Reading
No more loose oil, only pre-packaged coconut oil
2025-07-15
A new Cabinet paper is being prepared to permit only pre-packaged coconut oil to be sold in the local market,Continue Reading
Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha election postponed for the second time
2025-07-15
The election to appoint a Chairman and Vice-Chairman for the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, scheduled to take place today (15), wasContinue Reading
Former SriLankan Chairman Nishantha Wickramasinghe granted bail
2025-07-15
Former Chairman of SriLankan Airlines, Nishantha Wickramasinghe, who was arrested by the Bribery Commission over corruption charges, has been grantedContinue Reading