GCE A/L exam & 2024 academic activities : Update from Education Ministry
2023-10-09
The Ministry of Education expects to continue the academic activities of primary students in January 2024 alongside the scheduled 2023Continue Reading
SL’s tourism earnings reach US$ 1.5 bn in first 09 months
2023-10-09
Sri Lanka has recorded nearly US$ 1.5 billion in tourism earnings in the first nine months of the year. AccordingContinue Reading
Funeral details of Jackson Anthony announced
2023-10-09
The funeral of veteran Sri Lankan actor Jackson Anthony, who passed away this morning, will be held this week. AccordingContinue Reading
Israel- Palestine conflict : Update on affected Sri Lankans
2023-10-09
Another Sri Lankan woman has been reported missing amidst the ongoing violence between Israel and Palestine. According to the SriContinue Reading
Malaysia to support Sri Lanka’s entry into RCEP
2023-10-09
Malaysia will support Sri Lanka’s application to join the Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership, Malaysian Minister of Foreign Affairs, Dato SeriContinue Reading
Businessman robbed of Rs. 4.5 mn after being attacked with chilli powder
2023-10-09
A businessman has been robbed of Rs. 4.5 million after being attacked with chilli powder in the Meegoda area earlyContinue Reading
Dollar rate at banks today
2023-10-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Oct 09) comparedContinue Reading
CMC commences clearing large-trees posing risk in Colombo
2023-10-09
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has removed around 20 large roadside trees, at risk of falling, in the last eightContinue Reading
Pakistan coach Mickey Arthur has inside knowledge of ’dangerous’ Sri Lanka
2023-10-09
The Cricket World Cup has entered a crucial phase as Pakistan prepare to take on Sri Lanka on Tuesday. Pakistan’sContinue Reading
President unveils 10-year blueprint for development of Eastern Province
2023-10-09
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has unveiled an ambitious 10-year initiative aimed at boosting agriculture and tourism in the Eastern Province, withContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Heavy rain expected in some areas today
2023-10-09
Thundershowers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka later in the day today, the Department of Meteorology stated. TheContinue Reading
SRK praises SL-born artist Arjun for English version of ‘Chaleya’
2023-10-06
Sri Lankan-born UK-based international singer/songwriter and music producer Arjun has received praise from Bollywood superstar Sha Rukh Khan for hisContinue Reading
Easter attacks : PMD statement on media reports calling for International inquiry
2023-10-06
The President’s Media Division (PMD) has raised concerns over recent news reports calling for an international investigation team to probeContinue Reading
NPP files petition challenging Anti-Terrorism Draft Bill
2023-10-06
National Peoples Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Vijitha Herath today filed a petition at the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka challenging theContinue Reading
Traffic cop killed in Colombo-7 accident posthumously promoted
2023-10-06
The Police constable who was killed in a road accident, while on traffic duty near Independence Square yesterday, has beenContinue Reading
Astrologer Indika Thotawaththa arrested
2023-10-06
Sri Lankan Astrologer Indika Thotawaththa has been arrested for allegedly making defamatory statements harmful to religious co-existence. Thotawaththa was arrestedContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Advisory issued for heavy rains in several areas
2023-10-06
Heavy showers of about 100 mm are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka, as per the weather forecast byContinue Reading
Uncertainty over Minister Nazeer Ahamed’s MP post after SC ruling
2023-10-06
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that the decision taken to remove Minister of Environment Naseer Ahamed fromContinue Reading