Three killed in shooting incidents reported in last 24 hours
2023-06-21
Three shooting incidents have been reported in separate areas within the last 24 hours ending at 07.00 am today. AccordingContinue Reading
Two nabbed for manufacturing weapons based on YouTube videos
2023-06-21
Two persons who had locally manufactured two firearms based on YouTube tutorials have been arrested in Kalutara. According to theContinue Reading
Namal calls for media reforms
2023-06-21
Former Minister and Sri Lanka Podujama Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has called for media reforms in Sri Lanka. TakingContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Showers expected in several Provinces today
2023-06-21
Showers are expected in several provinces today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Several spells of showers will occur in theContinue Reading
Musical shows : New time limits Announced
2023-06-20
The time limit pertaining to the conclusion of musical shows has been amended as per an order of the SupremeContinue Reading
SriLankan Engineering completes maintenance check for Cebu Pacific Air
2023-06-20
The Engineering division of SriLankan Airlines recently completed a heavy maintenance check on a Cebu Pacific Air Airbus A330 (TrentContinue Reading
Qatar Airways to increase flight frequency to SL in June
2023-06-20
Qatar Airways, the flag carrier of Qatar, will increase its flight frequency to Colombo, Sri Lanka in June. Qatar AirwaysContinue Reading
Temporary Driving Licence : Notice from DMT
2023-06-20
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has decided to extend the validity of temporary driving licences to 2 years, itContinue Reading
Pakistan Tour schedule released
2023-06-20
The Pakistan Men’s National Team will arrive in Sri Lanka in July 2023 to take part in a two-match testContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-06-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (20) in comparison to yesterday, according to theContinue Reading
Foreign job scam : Police arrest suspect for defrauding Rs 100 Mn
2023-06-20
An individual has been arrested for defrauding over Rs. 100 million from aspirant job seekers by promising jobs in EuropeanContinue Reading
India & Sri Lanka to expedite smart classrooms project for 200 schools
2023-06-20
Sri Lanka and India have exchanged diplomatic notes to fast-track the implementation of the Establishment of Modern Computer Labs andContinue Reading
Buy insurance from registered companies – IRCSL
2023-06-20
The Insurance Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (IRCSL) has urged the public to purchase insurance policies only from registered insuranceContinue Reading
Prices of bakery products, including bread reduced
2023-06-20
The price of several bakery items, including bread, has been reduced, the Bakery Owners’ Association announced today. According to theContinue Reading
India seeks import duty relaxations for basmati rice in FTA with UK
2023-06-20
India may be seeking a reduction in import duties on some basmati rice varieties from the UK as part ofContinue Reading
US drug shortage a shot in the arm for Indian pharmaceutical companies
2023-06-20
Drug shortages in the US are at an all-time high, and price erosion has stabilised, which could benefit Indian pharmaceuticalContinue Reading
SL Govt welcomes inclusion in UK GSP scheme
2023-06-20
Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has welcomed the United Kingdom’s decision to include Sri Lanka as a beneficiary country under theContinue Reading
Net direct tax collection rises 11 pc to Rs 3.80 lakh cr, so for in FY24: FinMin
2023-06-20
The Central government mopped up Rs 3.80 lakh crore in April-June 17 of fiscal 2023-24 as direct tax, net ofContinue Reading