Company behind major online scam: 59 arrested in Colombo
2024-11-10
The Criminal Investigation Department’s (CID) Cyber Crimes Unit uncovered a major online financial scam targeting foreign nationals, leading to theContinue Reading
Central Expressway: Minister instructs timeline for 3rd phase completion
2024-11-10
Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Minister Vijitha Herath inspected the progress of the third phase of the Central ExpresswayContinue Reading
Election Commission urges banks to grant leave for voting
2024-11-09
Ahead of the parliamentary election on November 14, the Election Commission has reiterated that all State and Private sector banksContinue Reading
“No ministerial roles for those who destroyed the country” – Bimal
2024-11-09
National People’s Power (NPP) member Bimal Rathnayake has emphasized that an NPP-led government has no intention of granting ministerial positionsContinue Reading
School social media groups; Ministry of Education issues guidelines
2024-11-09
The Ministry of Education has issued a circular requiring social media platforms like WhatsApp, Viber, and Telegram, used for educationalContinue Reading
Jan-Oct: significant increase in tourisms earnings
2024-11-08
As per data released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), US$ 2,533.7 million has been recorded as tourismContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s October tourist arrivals surge despite travel advisories
2024-11-03
Sri Lanka recorded 135,907 tourist arrivals in October, marking a nearly 25% increase compared to the same period in 2023.Continue Reading
A limb lost every hour: alarming diabetes rates in Sri Lanka
2024-11-03
According to data from the Ministry of Health, 23% of the urban population in Sri Lanka suffers from diabetes. PublicContinue Reading
SL pays USD 503 million in external debt in first half of 2024
2024-11-02
The Ministry of Finance, Economic Development, Policy Formulation, Planning, and Tourism has reported that Sri Lanka’s external debt reached USDContinue Reading
A vehicle for every family in 10 years: NPP’s Nalin Hewage
2024-11-02
National People’s Power (NPP) member Nalin Hewage claims that within 10 years, the NPP will build an economy in SriContinue Reading
Weekend Colombo-KKS intercity train from today
2024-11-02
The Department of Railways has commenced an intercity train service between Colombo Fort and Kankesanthurai from today (2). According toContinue Reading
“President has a deal to appoint Sumanthiran as foreign minister” – Gammanpila
2024-11-02
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila has alleged that the President and the Government have a “deal” with the Ilangai Thamil ArasuContinue Reading
Foreigner praises Minister Vijitha Herath and govt. for quick recovery of lost luggage
2024-11-02
Issuing a statement, the media secretary of Transport, Highways, Ports and Civil Aviation reported that a foreign tourist named GrigoryanContinue Reading
Youth arrested for recording ex-minister’s defender involved in accident
2024-10-27
A young man who videotaped a defender vehicle involved in an accident near Wariyapola has been arrested by police, reportedlyContinue Reading
“I am the former president without a majority. He is the current president without a majority”
2024-10-27
Special Election Meeting in Negombo, Attended by Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe Since Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and President Anura KumaraContinue Reading
Colombo-KKS train services to resume tomorrow (28)
2024-10-27
The Department of Railways has announced that train services from Colombo Fort to Kankasanturai will resume tomorrow, October 28, asContinue Reading
General Election: polling card distribution to commence today
2024-10-27
The postal department has announced that the distribution of polling cards for the 2024 general election will begin today (27).Continue Reading
Weather update: Above 50mm rain for several areas
2024-10-27
Department of Meteorology has announced that showers or thundershowers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces andContinue Reading