University non-academic staff strike costs Govt Rs. 150 mn : State Minister
2024-06-01
The strike action launched by university non-academic staff trade unions is costing the government a direct financial loss of aroundContinue Reading
ISIS case : Wanted suspect Osman Pushparaj arrested
2024-05-31
Osman Pushparaj, a most wanted suspect believed to have close ties with and assisted four Sri Lankans arrested in IndiaContinue Reading
Fuel prices reduced in Sri Lanka
2024-05-31
Fuel prices have been reduced from midnight today. Petrol 92 Octane – Rs. 355 (Reduced by Rs. 13) Auto DieselContinue Reading
GCE A/L Results 2023 (2024) Released – Doenets.lk Department of Examination
2024-05-31
The results of the 2023 (2024) GCE Advanced Level Examinations have been released. According to the Department of Examinations, 173,444Continue Reading
Cabraal released from 2012 Greek bonds case
2024-05-31
Former Central Bank Governor Ajith Nivard Cabraal has been released from the case related to the purchase of Treasury BondsContinue Reading
Underworld figure ‘Midigama Ruwan’ extradited to Sri Lanka
2024-05-31
Underworld figure Ruwan Jayasekara alias ‘Midigama Ruwan’ who is involved in the international drug network has been arrested and broughtContinue Reading
Indian-owned ship seized in Colombo over oil spill
2024-05-30
A ship, owned by an Indian company, has been taken into custody by Sri Lanka’s Marine Environment Protection Authority (MEPA)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka delegation to travel to Russia to address issue of Lankans fighting in war
2024-05-30
A Sri Lankan delegation is hoping to visit Russia in June to discuss the issue of Sri Lankan military personnelContinue Reading
Thailand introduces Visa-Free entry for Sri Lankan Tourists
2024-05-30
Thailand’s cabinet has approved new visa promotions aimed at attracting more tourists, including visitors from Sri Lanka. As part ofContinue Reading
Russia-Ukraine war : Govt announces new rule for Lankan war veterans
2024-05-29
Russia will now require Sri Lanka Defence Ministry clearance for visit visas of ex-servicemen, Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Ali SabryContinue Reading
MP Weerawansa denies raising accusations against Dr. Shafi
2024-05-29
National Freedom Front (NFF) Leader MP Wimal Weerawansa has denied having accused Dr. Shafi Shihabdeen of the Kurunegala Hospital ofContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Update from Central Bank Governor
2024-05-29
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has the ability to manage foreign reserves if the government gradually relaxes vehicleContinue Reading
T20 World Cup Warm-Up : Sri Lanka Vs Netherlands scorecard
2024-05-29
In an exciting warm-up game ahead of the ICC T20 World Cup, the Netherlands emerged victorious against Sri Lanka byContinue Reading
Aruna Darshana clinches gold in China
2024-05-28
Sri Lankan sprinter Aruna Darshana clinched the gold medal in the men’s 400m event at the second Belt and RoadContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks Singapore’s assistance with Immigration system
2024-05-28
Singapore has offered assistance to upgrade the Immigration system in Sri Lanka, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in SingaporeContinue Reading
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet in Sri Lanka: New Update
2024-05-27
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is available for pre-order in Sri Lanka. The public can reserve Starlink with a fullyContinue Reading
Govt to reacquire plantations not paying estate workers’ minimum wage
2024-05-27
Plantations that do not pay their workers the newly stipulated minimum wage of Rs. 1700 will be reacquired by theContinue Reading
Special committee to probe ISIS links in Sri Lanka
2024-05-27
A special Police Committee has been appointed to probe if there were individuals linked to the terrorist group, Islamic StateContinue Reading