Colombo High Court temporarily lifts travel ban on Geoffrey Aloysius
2024-06-13
The Colombo High Court has temporarily lifted the overseas travel ban on Geoffrey Aloysius, Chairman of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL),Continue Reading
IMF tranche : State Minister expresses gratitude to Official Creditor Committee
2024-06-13
Following the approval of the International Monetary Fund’s second review for Sri Lanka, State Finance Minister Shehan Semasinghe expressed gratitudeContinue Reading
Govt in talks with three potential investors : SriLankan Airlines CEO
2024-06-13
The Sri Lankan Government has shortlisted potential investors for SriLankan airlines from the initial six companies who expressed interest, accordingContinue Reading
Govt to enact 15 new laws : Five key areas targeted
2024-06-13
Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reforms Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe announced the Government’s plans to enact approximately 15 crucial lawsContinue Reading
Ranjan acquitted in Kandy fraud case, accuses politician of scheming
2024-06-13
Former Parliamentarian Ranjan Ramanayake was acquitted of all charges by the Kandy Chief Magistrate on Wednesday in a case ofContinue Reading
Trinity College rugby player Shabeer Ahamed passes away
2024-06-13
Trinity College ruggerite Shabeer Ahamed has passed away following an illness, the school announced. College Principal Fr. Araliya Jayasundara issuingContinue Reading
Weather : Showers and strong winds in several provinces
2024-06-13
Several spells of showers are expected in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, as well as in Galle and Matara districts,Continue Reading
IMF approves second review of Sri Lanka programme : Foreign Minister
2024-06-12
The International Monetary Fund has approved the second review of its Extended Fund Facility for Sri Lanka, Foreign Minister AliContinue Reading
Easter Sunday Attacks : Committee appointed to investigate intelligence handling
2024-06-12
A Committee of Inquiry has been appointed to investigate the actions of the State Intelligence Service (SIS), Chief of NationalContinue Reading
New import and export regulations up for Parliamentary approval
2024-06-12
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the submission of the Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 7 of 2024Continue Reading
35 hospitalized after wasp attack at Kekirawa school
2024-06-12
At least 35 students and teachers have been hospitalized following a wasp attack in Kekirawa. The Lankadeepa newspaper reported thatContinue Reading
Cabinet approves criminalizing all forms of sexual harassment
2024-06-12
The Cabinet has approved amendments to the Penal Code criminalizing all forms of sexual harassment and sexual assault. The draftContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Expects IMF approval of third tranche today
2024-06-12
The Sri Lankan Government is optimistic that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) will approve a third tranche under its ExtendedContinue Reading
Indian PM’s visit expected to address Indo-Lanka fishing dispute : Fisheries Minister
2024-06-12
The upcoming visit of the Indian Prime Minister and the Indian Minister of Foreign Affairs to Sri Lanka will provideContinue Reading
Election crucial for nation’s future, not personal wins : President
2024-06-12
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the forthcoming presidential election will be pivotal for the country’s future, rather than just aContinue Reading
Foreign Minister urges Global South to unite on climate, debt, and food security issues
2024-06-12
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has called on the Global South to collectively address global challenges of climate change, debt burdenContinue Reading
President appoints committee to address state sector salary anomalies
2024-06-12
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has appointed a specialist committee to address salary anomalies within the government service, the President’s Media DivisionContinue Reading
Weather : Showers and strong winds in several provinces
2024-06-12
Showers will occur at times in Western, Sabaragamuwa, and North-western provinces, and in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya, Galle, and Matara districts,Continue Reading