Govt clarifies stance on PTA
2025-01-21
The Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) is not part of the government’s policy or aspirations, but it will be usedContinue Reading
Govt to seek more relief by revisiting IMF agreement
2025-01-21
The government plans to revisit Sri Lanka’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to implement additional relief measures aimedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Jan 20), compared to last week. According toContinue Reading
Two politicians linked to Rs. 400 Mn sand mining fraud : Vidyarathna
2025-01-21
Minister of Plantation and Rural Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratna said that two well-known politicians are allegedly behind an incident involving illegalContinue Reading
Dollar rates in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 21) compared to Monday.Continue Reading
Minister Vijitha Herath hints at lower vehicle prices after imports restart
2025-01-21
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says there may be a possibility for a drop in vehicle prices when imports are recommencedContinue Reading
Saudi Embassy hosts closing ceremony of Quran Memorization Competition
2025-01-21
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia held the closing ceremony of the second edition of the Holy Quran Memorization Competition inContinue Reading
Did President threaten former Presidents? FM responds
2025-01-21
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says warnings must be issued for matters that require it, responding to claims that President AnuraContinue Reading
Gammanpila accuses President of lying and stealing credit
2025-01-20
PHU Leader Udaya Gammanpila accused President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of misleading the public regarding the development of the Trincomalee oilContinue Reading
Customs delays : Minister inspects new site in Kerawalapitiya
2025-01-20
Transport, Highways, Ports, and Civil Aviation Minister Bimal Rathnayake inspected a 20-acre site in Kerawalapitiya today, earmarked for the developmentContinue Reading
Three-wheeler accessory manufacturers meet Police to address concerns
2025-01-15
Representatives of Sri Lanka’s three-wheeler accessory manufacturing sector met with senior police officials at Police Headquarters on Wednesday (15) toContinue Reading
Provincial journalists present 11 key requests to Media Minister
2025-01-15
A document outlining 11 key requests from provincial journalists was handed over to the Minister of Health and Media duringContinue Reading
Govt eyes dollar income with India-Sri Lanka Trinco petroleum venture
2025-01-15
The government is eying generating foreign exchange through the redevelopment of the Trincomalee Oil Tank Complex, through Trinco Petroleum TerminalContinue Reading
Landslide warning for 05 districts, Ampara residents evacuated due to flood risk
2025-01-14
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has issued a yellow-level (Level 1) landslide alert for the Badulla, Kandy, Kurunegala, andContinue Reading
Journalist groups question Sri Lanka’s media agreements with China
2025-01-14
Sri Lanka’s journalist groups have raised concern over the government’s decision to enter into agreements with Chinese media institutions duringContinue Reading
Repeal PTA and OSA, civil society organisations urge President
2025-01-14
In a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, 25 civil society organizations, including Amnesty International, Human Rights Watch, and ReportersContinue Reading
21-yr-old killed in motorcycle-bus collision
2025-01-14
A 21-year-old motorcyclist was killed in a collision with a bus on the Udawalawa-Thanamalwila main road early this morning (14).Continue Reading
Billions in wasted funds on key infrastructure projects : Audit Office
2025-01-14
A report by the National Audit Office has revealed several significant delays and financial issues in several major infrastructure projects.Continue Reading