Five detained during Pro Palestine protest near US Embassy
2023-11-24
A protest has been staged in front of the US Embassy in Colombo today (Nov 24), in support of Palestine. Continue Reading
Sexual bribe : Police officer arrested
2023-11-24
A sub-inspector attached to the Kalmunai Police Headquarters has been arrested for allegedly soliciting a sexual bribe. According to mediaContinue Reading
False charges & arrest : Shani seeks 1 billion compensation
2023-11-24
Retired SSP Shani Abeysekara has filed a case at the Colombo District Court seeking compensation of Rs. 1 billion fromContinue Reading
CEB reconnections : Minister proposes to revise charges
2023-11-24
A decision has been taken to revise the charges imposed for the reconnection of disconnected electricity accounts, Minister of PowerContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-11-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Nov 24) compared to Thursday, the Central BankContinue Reading
Rajagiriya accident : Court relief for MP Patali
2023-11-24
The Court of Appeal has ordered the temporary suspension of the hearing on the case filed against MP Patali ChampikaContinue Reading
US$ 1.5 billion FDI projects : BOI releases details
2023-11-24
Despite external and internal setbacks, the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has achieved Rs. 1.8 Billion in totalContinue Reading
CBSL Governor reveals expected timeframe for IMF second tranche
2023-11-24
Sri Lanka expects to receive approval for the second tranche of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF)Continue Reading
Conservation Scientist of Sri Lankan origin featured among 2023 Climate Leaders on Technology
2023-11-24
Sri Lankan-born American Conservation Scientist M. Sanjayan has been featured among the 2023 Climate Leaders on Technology by Time100 Climate.Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2023-11-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Nov 24),Continue Reading
Four-day truce officially starts in Gaza
2023-11-24
A temporary truce in the Israel-Hamas war took effect early Friday, setting the stage for the exchange of dozens ofContinue Reading
Only 31 out of 179 Foreign Investment Projects in Sri Lanka successful – Parliamentary Committee
2023-11-24
Only 31 projects out of 179 Foreign Investment Projects in Sri Lanka are found to be successful, the Sectoral OversightContinue Reading
Court rejects petition against SJB leader & General Secretary
2023-11-24
A petition filed against Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader MP Sajith Premadasa and SJB General Secretary MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara,Continue Reading
5,500 children killed in GAZA : HRW calls for action
2023-11-24
An estimated 5,500 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 7, according to Gaza’s government media office,Continue Reading
Sri Lankan infants being trafficked abroad: CID launches probe
2023-11-24
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched investigations into an organized gang involved in selling Sri Lankan infants to foreignersContinue Reading
President unveils new agricultural export initiative
2023-11-24
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has outlined a comprehensive plan to revitalize Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector for export, acknowledging past challenges andContinue Reading
41 Indians trapped in tunnel since November 12 : Latest rescue update
2023-11-24
Bhaskar Khulbe, a former advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday said that the rescue operation to free theContinue Reading
Monthly deficit Rs 168 billion, Minister reveals Govt challenges
2023-11-24
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has emphasised that retaining land, a crucial factor of production, improperly underContinue Reading