Port City Project : Three key updates
2024-08-06
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved extending the project duration for the construction of the Colombo Port City. The project,Continue Reading
Presidential polls: Tamil Progressive Alliance decide to back Sajith
2024-08-06
The Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) led by MP Mano Ganesan has extended its support to the Opposition and Samagi JanaContinue Reading
President meets religious leaders in Jaffna
2024-08-03
President Ranil Wickremesinghe currently visiting Jaffna met with several religious leaders of the area, and took part in religious observances,Continue Reading
Police Sergeant arrested for soliciting Rs. 150,000 bribe from Uswetakeiyawa resident
2024-08-03
A Police Sergeant has been arrested on charges of soliciting a bribe of Rs. 150,000 from a resident of Uswetakeiyawa,Continue Reading
President meets IMF delegation to discuss third review : State Finance Minister
2024-08-02
President Ranil Wickramasinghe met with the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to discuss Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic recovery efforts,Continue Reading
State Minister’s private secretary and activist arrested for Rs. 1.5 million bribe
2024-08-01
A private secretary of a State Minister and a political activist have been arrested by officials of the Bribery CommissionContinue Reading
Can you keep JVP’s policies away from NPP’s? 9 Questions for Harini
2024-07-30
National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Dr. Harini Amarasuriya speaks to Newswire’s Kalani Kumarasinghe on the party’s preparations for elections, allegedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals on track to surpass 2018 peak
2024-07-28
Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka have reached 1,095,675 as of July 15, 2024, with numbers expected to increase in theContinue Reading
IGP issue : BASL condemns Govt for undermining SC order
2024-07-28
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly criticized the government’s efforts to undermine the Supreme Court’s interim orderContinue Reading
Police Constable interdicted after viral video of alleged cannabis frame-up
2024-07-28
The Police constable who was captured on video allegedly attempting to plant cannabis in their motor vehicle during a trafficContinue Reading
President Ranil Wickremesinghe confirms 2024 election candidacy in Galle
2024-07-27
President Ranil Wickremesinghe, addressing the “Ekwa Jayagamu – Api Galle” rally held at the Galle Municipal Council Stadium, announced hisContinue Reading
Grandpass shooting : Police suspect orchestrated murder
2024-07-26
The two individuals killed in the shooting incident at Wadullawatte in Grandpass, Colombo, have been identified as ‘Grandpass Kudu Suneetha’Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-07-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly appreciated against the US Dollar today (July 26), compared to Thursday, according to theContinue Reading
Selling Hilton & SLT : Govt responds to allegations
2024-07-26
The Sri Lanka State-Owned Enterprise Restructuring Unit (SOERU) has issued a statement clarifying what it said were inaccurate reportsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomes 127,925 tourists in three weeks
2024-07-26
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has experienced a notable surge, with 127,925 tourists arriving in the past three weeks, according toContinue Reading
US welcomes SL Election announcement
2024-07-26
US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has welcomed the Election Commission’s announcement of the presidential election scheduled for SeptemberContinue Reading
NPP launches Election Monitoring Centre
2024-07-26
The National People’s Power (NPP) has launched an Election Monitoring Centre, following today’s official announcement of the Presidential Election toContinue Reading