Elections, Tourism & Bread : Details of 7 cabinet decisions
2023-06-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has taken seven key decisions at the Cabinet meeting held this week. The decisions include theContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Showers expected in several areas today
2023-06-14
Heavy rains are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Showers or thundershowers willContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-06-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has significantly depreciated against the US Dollar today (13) in comparison to yesterday, according to theContinue Reading
Turkish Airlines to launch direct flights to Sri Lanka in October
2023-06-13
Turkish Airlines, the flag carrier of Turkey, will launch direct flights from Istanbul, Turkey to Colombo, Sri Lanka in OctoberContinue Reading
35 year old doctor’s body recovered from official quarters
2023-06-13
The body of a doctor attached to the Thambuththegama Hospital has been recovered from his official quarters. The Police statedContinue Reading
Nearly 95% of welfare benefit applications verified
2023-06-13
Nearly 95% of the verification of the declarations by the beneficiaries of the “Aswesuma” welfare benefits payment scheme has beenContinue Reading
Forex reserves jump $5.9 bn to $595 bn
2023-06-13
India’s forex kitty jumped $5.929 billion to $595.07 billion for the week ended June 2, the Reserve Bank said onContinue Reading
GE engine-HAL deal will have ripple effect across US and Indian defence industries: USIBC’s Atul Keshap
2023-06-13
A deal between General Electric and Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd to co-manufacture jet engines in India will have a “ripple effect”Continue Reading
PM Modi Speaks To South African President, Reviews Progress In Bilateral Ties
2023-06-13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke to South African President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday as they reviewed progress in their bilateralContinue Reading
Indian Navy conducts mega operation involving two aircraft carriers, 35 combat jets
2023-06-13
In one of the biggest demonstrations of its combat prowess in recent years, the Indian Navy has carried out aContinue Reading
India’s GDP growth for FY23 likely to be over 7.2%, says CEA Nageswaran
2023-06-13
Chief Economic Advisor V Anantha Nageswaran on Saturday expressed confidence that India’s GDP growth in FY23 may come in higherContinue Reading
India’s low-cost digital platforms project its technological dominance on global front
2023-06-13
Prime Minister Narendra Modi aspires to turn India into a Vishwaguru, or ‘teacher to the world’. In a little overContinue Reading
Balakot, surgical strikes showed India can defend itself both within, outside borders: Rajnath Singh
2023-06-13
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh on Saturday asserted that the Balakot airstrikes and the surgical strikes sent a message that IndiaContinue Reading
Amid Taliban outreach, India to boost food aid
2023-06-13
After having sent 40,000 MT of wheat to the Taliban-ruled Afghanistan through the land border with Pakistan, the government willContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with commercial explosives in Trincomalee
2023-06-13
An individual has been arrested with 45 Water Gel sticks, a type of commercial explosive, during a search operation carriedContinue Reading
Over 700 killed in road accidents in first four months of 2023
2023-06-13
Over 700 persons have died in road accidents reported within the first four months of 2023 in Sri Lanka, theContinue Reading
Details revealed about President’s UK & France visits
2023-06-13
Sri Lanka President Ranil Wickremesinghe will undertake an overseas visit next week to meet Paris Club members with regard toContinue Reading
Galadari to turn Raddison: New move announced
2023-06-13
Galadari Hotels Lanka PLC has entered into an agreement with multinational hospitality management company Radisson Hotels Asia Pacific Investments Pte.Continue Reading