Risky Roadside trees : New order
2023-10-06
State Minister of Defence Premitha Bandara Tennakoon has issued a directive to carry out an immediate study of large roadsideContinue Reading
Dollar rate at banks today
2023-10-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Oct 06) comparedContinue Reading
Money issues believed to be behind murder of three Lankans in Malaysia
2023-10-06
Money issues are believed to be behind the murder of three Sri Lankans at a rented house at Jalan PerhentianContinue Reading
Govt to compensate families of victims of Colpetty bus accident
2023-10-06
The government has decided to provide compensation of Rs. 500,000 to each of the families of the victims who lostContinue Reading
TNA MPs stage protest in Parliament over Batticaloa pasture land
2023-10-06
Parliament proceedings were interrupted today (Oct 06) due to a protest staged by members of the Tamil National Alliance (TNA)Continue Reading
IS group planning attack on key SL locations – Dinamina
2023-10-06
The Colombo Additional Magistrate’s Court has been informed of an alleged plan by the terrorist outfit ISIS, targetting several areasContinue Reading
Water cut in several parts of Colombo on Saturday
2023-10-06
A 15-hour water cut will be imposed in several parts of Colombo tomorrow (Oct 07), the National Water Supply andContinue Reading
Traffic Police officer seriously injured near Independence Square
2023-10-05
A Police officer attached to the Traffic Unit of the Cinnamon Gardens Police has been injured after being run overContinue Reading
Kasturi Chellaraja to step down as CEO of Hemas Holdings
2023-10-05
Sri Lankan conglomerate, Hemas Holdings PLC, today announced the resignation of Ms. Kasturi Chellaraja Wilson from her position as GroupContinue Reading
Five key facts from Central Bank Governor’s press briefing
2023-10-05
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka says it anticipates a faster and sizeable reduction in overall market lending interest ratesContinue Reading
Fitch affirms ratings on 15 Sri Lankan Banks
2023-10-05
Fitch Ratings has affirmed its ratings on fifteen (15) Sri Lankan banks, while 14 of them have been removed fromContinue Reading
New appointments to CPC & CPSTL
2023-10-05
New appointments have been made to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) and the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Ltd (CPSTL), MinisterContinue Reading
More countries interested in Sri Lankan monkeys – Minister
2023-10-05
There is a great demand from other foreign nations for Sri Lankan toque macaque monkeys, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda AmaraweeraContinue Reading
Prices of 3 food items increased
2023-10-05
The prices of three food items have been increased in line with the recent hike in gas prices. The PresidentContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-10-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (Oct 05) compared to Wednesday, according to the CentralContinue Reading
Railway Operators strike called off
2023-10-05
The strike launched by Railway Operators yesterday has been called off. The strike action has been called off following aContinue Reading
MR says will not retake power, calls for new leadership
2023-10-05
In conversation with reporters, former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says Sri Lanka needs a new leader. Journalist: “Do you intend toContinue Reading
Shoe vouchers for children with economic difficulties
2023-10-05
Vouchers worth Rs. 3000 will be given to nearly 800,000 school students to buy shoes, Minister of Education Susil PremajayanthaContinue Reading