Badalgama factory explosion : 01 killed and 19 injured
2024-10-14
One person has been killed and 19 injured in an explosion at a factory in Badalgama, Gampaha, Police said. PoliceContinue Reading
Written approval required to use PM’s & Ministers’ photos
2024-10-12
Government institutions must get written permission from the Prime Minister’s Office or the relevant ministry before using the Prime Minister’sContinue Reading
Man clubbed to death by father-in-law
2024-10-12
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in Balangoda on charges of killing his son-in-law. The 44-year-old victim, a resident ofContinue Reading
Monthly interim allowance for pensioners from next week
2024-10-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed Finance Ministry officials to take steps to provide a monthly interim allowance of Rs.Continue Reading
Doctor in 2022 child’s death case evading testimony : CID
2024-10-10
Colombo Additional Magistrate Harshana Kekunawela has ordered the arrest of the doctor who performed kidney surgery on a three-year-old childContinue Reading
Viral postal images of PM & Minister : Clarification from Postal Dept
2024-10-10
The Department of Post has issued a clarification over recent reports involving stamps which contain images of Prime Minister HariniContinue Reading
Weather today : heavy rain across 09 districts
2024-10-10
The Department of Meteorology issued an advisory for heavy rain across nine districts, effective for the next 48 hours. HeavyContinue Reading
Ratan Tata, former Tata Group chairman, dies at age 86
2024-10-10
Ratan Tata, the former Tata Group chairman who put a staid and sprawling Indian conglomerate on the global stage withContinue Reading
Gammanpila to lead Sarvajana Balaya in Colombo
2024-10-09
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila today signed nominations to contest the Parliamentary Election from the Colombo District underContinue Reading
Actress & Activist Damitha to contest from SJB
2024-10-09
Popular actress Damitha Abeyratne has confirmed her candidacy for the upcoming general election, representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) fromContinue Reading
Sri Lanka will continue to oppose UNHRC resolution 51/1 : Cabinet Spokesperson
2024-10-08
Sri Lanka will continue to oppose draft resolution 51/1 of the United Nations Human Rights Council (UNHRC) and has notContinue Reading
Chinese Navy training ship “Po Lang” arrives in Sri Lanka
2024-10-08
The Chinese Navy training ship “Po Lang” has arrived in Sri Lanka as part of an ocean-going voyage aimed atContinue Reading
Bribery Commission DG gives undertaking to resign
2024-10-07
Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) Kanishka D. Wijeratne has given an undertakingContinue Reading
Ranil’s security detail : Police issue clarification
2024-10-07
Police Media Spokesperson Senior DIG Nihal Thalduwa issued a clarification in response to reports that the former President’s security detailContinue Reading
Former SIS Chief pays Rs. 65M in Easter Sunday attack compensation
2024-10-07
The legal counsel for former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Nilantha Jayawardena informed the Supreme Court that his client hasContinue Reading
General Election : Notice for all candidates contesting
2024-10-07
All candidates contesting the upcoming general election on November 14, 2024, are required to submit their declarations of assets andContinue Reading
Statutory Board meetings temporarily suspended
2024-10-07
Board meetings for statutory bodies and other government institutions have been suspended, following a directive of the Prime Minister’s office.Continue Reading
IRD exceeds 70% of 2024 revenue targets
2024-10-06
The Inland Revenue Department has collected Rs. 1,417 billion in taxes by September 30, 2024, exceeding 70% of the annualContinue Reading