Govt to look into decision to release Lasantha murder suspects
2025-02-05
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayathissa said that the government is looking into the Attorney General’s recommendation to release three suspectsContinue Reading
Water tariffs to be reduced?
2025-02-05
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) is reportedly set to announce reductions in water tariffs following the recentContinue Reading
Govt will not provide vehicles to MPs : Cabinet Spokesman
2025-02-05
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayathissa said that providing vehicles to Members of Parliament is not a priority under the currentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to sign amended debt restructuring agreement with Japan
2025-02-05
The Sri Lankan government will sign exchange papers and an amended agreement with the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to import coconut kernel products to address shortage
2025-02-05
The government has approved measures to import coconut kernel products and dried coconut pieces to support local industries and consumersContinue Reading
Opposition Leaders meet to discuss future political action
2025-02-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa chaired a key discussion today (Feb. 5) with opposition party leaders to discuss coordinating future politicalContinue Reading
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