A new city for residents residing along Kelani river bank
2024-06-08
Plans are being formulated to establish a new city for residents along Kelani river bank, Senior Advisor to the PresidentContinue Reading
General Shavendra Silva re-appointed Chief of Defence Staff
2024-06-08
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has re-appointed General Shavendra Silva as the Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) until December 31st. An extraordinaryContinue Reading
Catholic Bishops’ Conference denies involvement in service extension for Attorney General
2024-06-08
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference of Sri Lanka (CBCSL) has distanced itself from any involvement in an alleged attempt to misuseContinue Reading
Weather update : Rainy conditions to continue
2024-06-08
The prevailing rainy conditions in the southwestern part of the island are expected to intensify over the next few daysContinue Reading
TISL challenges Public Finance Management Bill in Supreme Court
2024-06-08
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has challenged the government’s Public Finance Management Bill in the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
SLPP to take disciplinary action against Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe
2024-06-07
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Politburo has granted permission to initiate disciplinary action against Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, MP S.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s domestic and foreign debt figures disclosed
2024-06-07
State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has disclosed the government’s domestic and external debt figures in Parliament today. The MinisterContinue Reading
COPF Chair Harsha claims life threats over visa issuance probe
2024-06-07
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) Harsha de Silva has claimed that the Parliamentary probe into Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Two artificial hockey rinks to open in Matale and Colombo by July 15
2024-06-07
Preparations are underway to inaugurate two artificial hockey rinks in Matale and Reed Avenue, Colombo before July 15, according toContinue Reading
Digana new liquor permit : State Finance Minister gives clarification
2024-06-07
State Finance Minister Ranjith Siyambalapitiya revealed that 400 residents of Digana have signed a petition expressing their gratitude to theContinue Reading
President condemns beating of 04-year-old girl
2024-06-06
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has condemned the recent brutal beating of a 4-year-old girl, promising swift action. Posting on X, theContinue Reading
TRCSL grants preliminary approval for Elon Musk’s Starlink
2024-06-06
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has granted preliminary approval for Elon Musk’s Starlink, to provide internet servicesContinue Reading
Education Ministry to provide textbooks to students in flood-hit areas
2024-06-06
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha said that prompt measures will be taken to provide textbooks to students in flood-hit areas withinContinue Reading
Sajith says officials uninformed about disaster allowance increase
2024-06-06
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has alleged that local government officials have not received a circular regarding the increase in dryContinue Reading
Why Is the new Electricity Bill sparking such fierce opposition?
2024-06-06
The government’s new Electricity Bill will be taken up for the second reading debate in Parliament today, despite stiff oppositionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police get creative with new social media campaign
2024-06-06
Sri Lanka Police have kicked off a new social media campaign to raise awareness about public safety, leveraging popular comicContinue Reading
President to attend Modi’s swearing-in ceremony
2024-06-06
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has accepted Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s invitation to attend his swearing-in ceremony, which is likely toContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Update on school closures
2024-06-05
All schools in the Ratnapura, Kuruwita and Eheliyagoda education divisions of the Ratnapura Educational Zone and schoolsContinue Reading