Govt eyes tourism development for Katchatheevu
2025-09-02
The feasibility of a tourism development project that would connect Neduntheevu and Katchatheevu is being studied, Minister of Fisheries, AquaticContinue Reading
‘Dream Destination’ railway modernising programme launched
2025-09-02
Sri Lanka today launched the ‘Dream Destination’ programme aimed at modernising 100 railway stations across the country under a public-privateContinue Reading
High pay for little work : SLCERT warns of rising job scams
2025-09-02
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent job scams thatContinue Reading
Two persons killed in separate road accidents on Monday
2025-09-02
Two individuals have been reported dead in separate road accidents in the Hungama and Kalpitiya areas on Monday. According toContinue Reading
17 yr old Swiss tourist rescued from drowning
2025-09-02
A 17-year-old Swiss national was rescued from drowning at Elephant Rock beach in Pottuvil on Monday (01 Sept). According toContinue Reading
Two women killed in separate incidents
2025-09-02
Two women were reported dead in separate incidents in the Rajanganaya and Bandarawela on Monday. According to the Police, aContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-09-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02 Sep), comparedContinue Reading
President to launch several development projects in the North today
2025-09-02
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to inaugurate and participate in several development programmes in the Northern Province today (02),Continue Reading
Pettah raids : CAA seizes harmful cosmetics & chocolates
2025-09-02
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) conducted special raids in Pettah yesterday, focusing on cosmetic and food outlets. The CAA hadContinue Reading
Colombo Fort Railway Station to undergo Rs. 1.3 Bn upgrade
2025-09-02
The Ministry of Transport says steps are being taken to renovate the Colombo Fort Railway Station with the assistance ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to probe fraud in Israel caregiver recruitment
2025-09-02
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs, Arun Hemachandra, says investigations will be launched by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) into fraudulentContinue Reading
Sun directly over eight cities of Sri Lanka today
2025-09-02
The sun will be directly above eight (08) cities of Sri Lanka at around 12.10 pm today, according to theContinue Reading
Nestle CEO resigns over Romantic affair
2025-09-02
Nestle has abruptly dismissed its CEO Laurent Freixe for failing to disclose a romantic relationship with a subordinate, the SwissContinue Reading
Rain expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today
2025-09-02
A few showers may occur in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in the Galle, Matara, Kandy, and Nuwara EliyaContinue Reading
President launches Jaffna E-Library Programme
2025-09-01
The programme to develop the Jaffna Library into an e-library was inaugurated under the patronage of President Anura Kumara DissanayakeContinue Reading
02nd September : Warm weather alert issued for 12 districts
2025-09-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Northern, North-central and Eastern provinces and MonaragalaContinue Reading
Immigration Dept opens new regional office in Jaffna
2025-09-01
The Jaffna Regional Office of the Department of Immigration and Emigration was declared open by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake todayContinue Reading
One injured in Hikkaduwa shooting
2025-09-01
One person has been injured after being shot by gunmen on a motorcycle in the Meetiyagoda area in Hikkaduwa today. Continue Reading