New mosquito species detected in Sri Lanka
2023-10-23
A new species of mosquito that drinks blood from frogs has been detected in the Mirigama area in the GampahaContinue Reading
Notice for certain schools in Southern Province
2023-10-23
Zonal Education Directors have been entrusted with powers to decide on the operations of schools in the Akuressa, Deniyaya, Mulatiyana,Continue Reading
Inclement weather : Five updates
2023-10-23
Weather forecast for today – Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of Sri Lanka today.Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Afternoon showers expected in several areas today
2023-10-20
Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of Sri Lanka after 2:00 p.m. today, the Department of Meteorology said.Continue Reading
15 hr water cut to be imposed in parts of Colombo
2023-10-19
A 15-hour water cut will be imposed in several parts of Colombo over the weekend, the National Water Supply andContinue Reading
US$ 1.5 bn deal for Colombo Port City phase 2
2023-10-19
Key players in the development of the Colombo Port City have finalised a groundbreaking US$ 1.565 billion deal in China,Continue Reading
14 yr old schoolgirl dies due to sudden illness
2023-10-19
A 14-year-old student of the Panagoda Parakrama Vidyalaya in Athurugiriya has died due to a sudden illness, it was reported.Continue Reading
Lawyers’ Collective raises concerns over Commission appointed to propose electoral reforms
2023-10-19
The Lawyers’ Collective has expressed its concerns about President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent appointment of a Commission of Inquiry to proposeContinue Reading
China assures extensive commitment to enhance SL’s credit optimization
2023-10-19
China has assured Sri Lanka of its commitment to extending comprehensive support for the program aimed at optimizing Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Narammala bus accident : More details revealed
2023-10-19
A 51-year-old individual has been killed in the bus accident reported in the Dampelessa area in Narammala today. The PoliceContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-10-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 19) compared to Wednesday, according to theContinue Reading
Rohit Sharma slapped with multiple fines for reckless driving ahead of India match
2023-10-19
India captain Rohit Sharma was reportedly slapped with multiple traffic fines for reckless driving on the Mumbai-Pune Expressway. According toContinue Reading
LTTE statement : Vijayakala Maheswaran released from case
2023-10-19
Former MP Vijayakala Maheswaran has been ordered to be released from the case filed against her on a statement madeContinue Reading
CCD to probe alleged death threats against ex-PUCSL Chairman
2023-10-19
Investigations into the alleged death threats against the ex-Chairman of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, Janaka Ratnayake haveContinue Reading
Dollar rate at banks today
2023-10-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Oct 19)Continue Reading
No further action against Rs 17 million found from GR’s house
2023-10-19
The Bribery Commission has informed that further action will not be taken with regard to the incident where cash amountingContinue Reading
US vetoes UN resolution calling for humanitarian pause in Israel-Palestine war
2023-10-19
The United States has vetoed a United Nations Security Council resolution that would have condemned Hamas’ attack on Israel whileContinue Reading
Sextuplet birth : One infant dies
2023-10-19
One infant among the recently born sextuplets has passed away, the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo reported. DirectorContinue Reading