India’s International Theatre Festival ‘Bharat Rang Mahotsav’ in Colombo
2025-02-05
Marking its Silver Jubilee, Bharat Rang Mahotsav (BRM), the International Theatre Festival of India, will be organised in Colombo fromContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reports 5,459 Dengue cases, 02 deaths in 2025
2025-02-05
Sri Lanka has recorded 5,459 dengue cases as of February 4, 2025, according to the Health Ministry’s Disease Surveillance Unit,Continue Reading
Govt announces certified paddy prices
2025-02-05
The government has set new certified prices for paddy purchases by the Paddy Marketing Board (PMB), Agriculture Minister K.D. LalContinue Reading
Parliament meal charges increased from today
2025-02-05
Starting today (Feb. 5), Members of Parliament must pay Rs. 2,000 for their daily meals, following a decision by theContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-02-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Feb 5) compared to Monday. At SeylanContinue Reading
What caused Beira Lake bird deaths?
2025-02-05
The Colombo Municipal Council (CMC) has confirmed that a bacterial infection caused the recent deaths of animals in Beira Lake.Continue Reading
Decision to release Lasantha murder suspects sparks outrage, protest planned
2025-02-05
The decision to release three suspects in the assassination of journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge has drawn strong criticism from media andContinue Reading
USAID to place global staff on administrative leave
2025-02-05
The United States Agency for International Development (USAID) has announced that all direct-hire personnel will be placed on administrative leaveContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Army appoints new Chief of Staff
2025-02-05
Major General Chandana Wickramasinghe has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army, effective fromContinue Reading
Four Police officers interdicted over torture case
2025-02-05
The Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has ordered the interdiction of four police officers in connection withContinue Reading
Sweden’s deadliest attack leaves 11 dead at Orebro adult school
2025-02-05
Eleven people were killed in a shooting at an adult education centre on Tuesday, Swedish police said, marking the country’sContinue Reading
Labour Dept launches new system to register EPF members
2025-02-05
The Department of Labour has introduced a new programme (AH Registration) to register employees for the Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF).Continue Reading
Namal wants USAID funds probed in Sri Lanka
2025-02-04
MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged the government to launch an investigation into USAID-funded projects and grants in Sri Lanka, citingContinue Reading
Man surrenders to Police after fatally stabbing wife
2025-02-04
A man who allegedly stabbed his wife and hit her head with a rock surrendered to the Nawalapitiya Police earlyContinue Reading
Air Quality in Sri Lanka to worsen over next few days
2025-02-04
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has warned that air quality in Sri Lanka is expected to deteriorate over theContinue Reading
Coconut shortage fuels price surge in Malaysia
2025-02-04
Coconut prices have surged in Malaysia amid a shortage caused by unfavourable weather, prompting state and community leaders to urgeContinue Reading
US Secretary of State extends Independence Day greetings to Sri Lanka
2025-02-04
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio extended his congratulations to the people of Sri Lanka on the occasion of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka & UAE finalize investment protection agreement
2025-02-04
Sri Lanka and the United Arab Emirates have finalized the proposed Agreement on Reciprocal Promotion and Protection of Investments followingContinue Reading