15 children injured in bus accident
2025-03-27
Fifteen (15) school children and three parents have been injured in an accident reported on the Horana – Ratnapura RoadContinue Reading
Train services delayed on Kelani Valley Railway line
2025-03-27
Train services along the Kelani Valley Railway line have been disrupted this morning. According to the Railway Department, the delayContinue Reading
Rain above 75mm expected in some areas today
2025-03-27
Fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are expected in some provinces today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers orContinue Reading
How India’s drone initiative can empower South African women in agriculture
2025-03-26
THIS past week, we celebrated International Women’s Day in South Africa and the world. As we reflect on the historicalContinue Reading
India top milk producer in the world: Animal Husbandry Minister
2025-03-26
India is the top producer of milk in the world and has set a target of producing 300 million metricContinue Reading
India-Singapore to jointly develop Green and Digital Shipping corridor
2025-03-26
India and Singapore on Tuesday (March 25, 2025) signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) on Green and Digital Shipping CorridorContinue Reading
Muhammad Yunus faces criticism over ‘press repression’ in Bangladesh
2025-03-26
Michael Rubin, a senior fellow at the American Enterprise Institute and director of policy analysis at the Middle East Forum,Continue Reading
Ranil warns Sri Lanka of losses due to rejection of Adani project
2025-03-26
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged the government to rethink the investment deal with India’s Adani Group, emphasising the lossesContinue Reading
Renting three-wheelers to tourists : New rules from Police
2025-03-26
The Sri Lanka Police has announced new regulations for organizations providing three-wheelers for rentals to tourists, in a bid toContinue Reading
UK sanctions : Wartime President Mahinda responds
2025-03-26
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has categorically rejected the UK Government’s allegation of widespread human rights violations during military operations atContinue Reading
Police recover several stolen motorcycles & three-wheelers
2025-03-26
A 47-year-old suspect wanted over the robberies of several three-wheelers and motorcycles has been arrested and placed under detention untilContinue Reading
Crocodile spotted in the sea off Mount Lavinia (Video)
2025-03-26
A crocodile has been spotted in the seas off Mount Lavinia over the past few days, causing panic among fishermenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Export Performance grows in February 2025
2025-03-26
Sri Lanka’s total exports, including both merchandise and services, reached US$ 1,382.53 million in February 2025, marking a notable 4.62%Continue Reading
Govt to distribute ‘essential goods package’ for April New Year
2025-03-26
The distribution of an essential goods package for the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival, from 01- 13 April 2025,Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-03-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (26 Mar), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Revised state salaries : Cabinet decision
2025-03-26
Two key measures have been proposed for the implementation of the revised salaries of government employees, per the budget 2025.Continue Reading
CBSL keeps Overnight Policy Rate unchanged
2025-03-26
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to keep the Overnight Policy RateContinue Reading
Sapugaskanda Power Plant : New contracts to supply lubricants
2025-03-26
The awarding of contracts to Lanka IOC PLC and Chevron Lubricants Lanka PLC to supply lubricants to the Sapugaskanda PowerContinue Reading
