Validity of temporary Driving licences extended
2023-06-29
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has extended the validity period of selected temporary driving licences. According to the DMT,Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Showers expected in several areas
2023-06-29
Several spells of showers are expected in various parts of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Showers willContinue Reading
Cabinet approval for Domestic Debt restructuring
2023-06-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for Sri Lanka’s domestic debt restructuring programme. The approval was granted during theContinue Reading
COPE calls for profitable business model for Lanka Sathosa
2023-06-28
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) has emphasized the need to prepare a business model suitable for Lanka Sathosa inContinue Reading
New Zealand to provide expertise for public sector reforms
2023-06-28
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has called for an increase in bilateral economic cooperation between New Zealand and Sri Lanka. AccordingContinue Reading
World Economic Forum : FM speaks on debt sustainability & economic crisis
2023-06-28
“No one is safe until everyone is safe,” Foreign Minister Ali Sabry said commenting on Sri Lanka’s debt sustainability andContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-06-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly appreciated against the US Dollar today (28) in comparison to yesterday, according to theContinue Reading
New campaigns to promote SL tourism
2023-06-28
Sri Lanka’s Tourism authorities are set to roll out several campaigns to promote the island as a key tourist destination.Continue Reading
Two minors die in separate accidents
2023-06-28
Two children have died in separate accidents reported in the Nawalapitiya and Vakarai areas within the last 24 hours endingContinue Reading
Specialist doctor’s retirement age extended to 63: MOH
2023-06-28
The Health Ministry has decided to extend the service period of specialist doctors in public service up to the ageContinue Reading
Dollar rate at banks today
2023-06-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains largely steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (28) inContinue Reading
38 year old hospitalised following shooting in Kilinochchi
2023-06-28
A 38-year-old man has been injured in a shooting reported in the Udayanagar area in Kilinochchi this morning. The PoliceContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Rain expected in several areas today
2023-06-28
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Several spells of showers willContinue Reading
Murali names two favourites to win 2023 world cup
2023-06-27
Former Sri Lankan spinner Muttiah Muralitharan reckoned that India is one of the firm favourites to win the World CupContinue Reading
Customs nabs five with over 5kg gold at airport
2023-06-27
Five individuals have been apprehended for attempting to smuggle out 5.56 kilos of gold to India. Based on a tip-off,Continue Reading
Namal expresses displeasure over ‘Aswesuma’ program crisis
2023-06-27
Former Minister Namal Rajapaksa has expressed displeasure over the issues surrounding the government’s new social welfare programme, Aswesuma. The SriContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to lease CEB land for hotel project
2023-06-27
Cabinet approval has been granted for the allocation of lands in the custody of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) toContinue Reading
‘Aragalaya’ activist Piyath Nikeshala granted bail
2023-06-27
Civil Activist Piyath Nikeshala who was arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been granted bail. Piyath Nikeshala, aContinue Reading