CEB Trade Unions launch strike action
2023-02-27
The Ceylon Electricity Board Trade Union Unity (CEBTUU) has launched a strike action today (27) by applying for sick leaveContinue Reading
Mandatory forex sales by banks reduced to 15% – CBSL
2023-02-27
The mandatory sale of export proceeds/receipts and inward workers’ remittances of commercial banks will be reduced with effect from Monday,Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Showers expected in a few areas
2023-02-27
The Department of Meteorology says showers are expected in a few areas, while mainly fair weather will prevail elsewhere overContinue Reading
Probe launched into assault at NGO in Colombo
2023-02-25
The Bambalapitiya Police has launched a probe into an incident of assault reported at a Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) in Colombo.Continue Reading
Five arrested in Colpetty brothel raid
2023-02-25
Five women have been arrested following a raid conducted on a brothel operated under the guise of a massage centreContinue Reading
Bollywood star Akshay Kumar smashes selfie record The Rock once held
2023-02-25
Indian actor, entertainer and all-round superstar Akshay Kumar has smashed the record of most selfies taken in three minutes, snappingContinue Reading
Mahinda against President’s decision
2023-02-25
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says he is against President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s decision to postpone the Local Government elections. Speaking toContinue Reading
MP reveals moves to bring MR as PM again
2023-02-25
There are attempts to remove Dinesh Gunawardena from the post of Prime Minister and appoint former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, ParliamentarianContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Thundershowers expected in several areas
2023-02-25
The Department of Meteorology says thundershowers are expected in several areas in the afternoon or night today. Showers or thundershowersContinue Reading
Heroin arrests from 8 cities in the last 24 hours
2023-02-25
Twelve (12) suspects have been arrested in 08 areas for the possession of heroin within the last 24 hours endingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to launch new tourism mobile app with 7 languages
2023-02-25
Sri Lanka will launch a new tourism mobile app consisting of 7 languages for the protection of foreign tourists, TourismContinue Reading
Sri Lanka makes International headlines for postponing elections due to lack of funds
2023-02-25
Sri Lanka has made international headlines following the postponement of the Local Government Elections. Several international media have identified SriContinue Reading
New appointments made to SL- USA Parliamentary Friendship Association
2023-02-24
Parliamentarian Chandima Weerakkody has been elected as the President of the Sri Lanka-USA Parliamentary Friendship Association, the Parliament of SriContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-02-24
The Sri Lanka rupee has slightly depreciated against the Canadian and US Dollars on Friday (24). According to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka must follow the Multi-Aligned foreign policy – MP Eran
2023-02-24
Unveiling the foreign policy of a future Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) government, SJB MP Eran Wickramaratne has highlighted the importanceContinue Reading
Sajith’s sister to take legal action against AKD
2023-02-24
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa’s sister, Dulanjalee Jayakody has decided to take legal action against National People’s Power (NPP) LeaderContinue Reading
CEB restructuring discussed with Intl Development Agencies
2023-02-24
A meeting on the restructuring of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) with the assistance of Development Agencies was held yesterdayContinue Reading
Facebook, Instagram launch paid subscription in Australia, New Zealand
2023-02-24
Facing a drop in advertising revenues, Facebook and Instagram have begun a week-long rollout of their first paid verification service,Continue Reading