Cabinet approves compensation for farmers affected by adverse weather
2024-12-24
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved compensation of up to Rs. 100,000 per hectare for paddy farmers whose crops wereContinue Reading
33 projects in the East to be funded by Sri Lanka-India MoU
2024-12-24
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement 33 development projects inContinue Reading
Police distribute 150,000 breathalyzers to curb drunk driving
2024-12-24
150,000 breathalyzer devices have been distributed to all police stations nationwide to apprehend drunk drivers, Mawbima newspaper reported. According toContinue Reading
No ban on MPs speaking to media : Minister Jayathissa
2024-12-24
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayathissa, clarified that no restrictions have been imposed on government members speaking to the media. RespondingContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to extend rice import permit
2024-12-24
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the extension of rice importation until January 10, 2025. Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda JayathissaContinue Reading
Three arrested for illegal artefact excavation
2024-12-24
Police arrested three individuals on Monday (23) for illegally excavating artefacts in the Angala Oya area of Girandurukotte. The arrestsContinue Reading
Special bus services deployed for festive season
2024-12-24
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has taken steps to operate additional bus services starting today (24) in view ofContinue Reading
Biden commutes most federal death row sentences before Trump takes office
2024-12-24
President Joe Biden announced Monday that he is taking 37 people off federal death row to serve out life sentencesContinue Reading
Gunmen open fire in Ja-Ela, damage houses
2024-12-24
Two individuals on a motorcycle opened fire at a house in Weligampitiya, Ja-Ela, using T-56 rifles, according to the PoliceContinue Reading
Beachside summer venues prove a hit for Sri Lanka T20Is
2024-12-24
More full crowds are in store for the BLACKCAPS this home summer with tickets selling fast for the three-game KFCContinue Reading
Russian arrested smuggling Rs. 10 mn worth of ‘Kush’ at BIA
2024-12-24
A Russian national who attempted to smuggle a stock of “Kush” drugs worth approximately Rs. 10 million, cleverly concealed inContinue Reading
Weather : Fair conditions in most areas
2024-12-24
Showers or thundershowers may occur in a few places in the Uva Province and the Hambantota, Rathnapura, and Ampara districtsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-based investment scammers target Japanese
2024-12-23
An organization in Sri Lanka posing as an IT company is recruiting locals who speak Japanese to target Japanese nationalsContinue Reading
Minister’s ‘Dr’ title error : SJB questions letter from Leader of House
2024-12-23
Preliminary investigations have revealed that erroneous details on the Parliament website identifying Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara as “Dr” were basedContinue Reading
Browns completes acquisition of Lipton Teas Tanzania
2024-12-23
Browns Investments PLC, a subsidiary of the LOLC Group, has finalized the acquisition of Lipton Teas and Infusions Tanzania LimitedContinue Reading
WP teachers own school tuition ban : “Circular suspended”
2024-12-23
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe has objected to the recent circular prohibiting school teachers in the Western ProvinceContinue Reading
Moody’s raises Sri Lanka’s rating : Outlook stable
2024-12-23
Moody’s Ratings today upgraded Sri Lanka’s long-term foreign currency issuer rating from ‘Ca’ to ‘Caa1’ with a stable outlook, followingContinue Reading
President’s Fund : Vasudeva denies misusing public funds
2024-12-23
Former Minister Vasudeva Nanayakkara has denied allegations that he misused public funds by obtaining money from the President’s Fund, clarifyingContinue Reading