New state ministry for Lohan Ratwatte
2024-01-29
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Lohan Ratwatte has been sworn in as the State Minister of Plantation Industries and MahweliContinue Reading
Six university students arrested over ragging female student at Sabaragamuwa University
2024-01-29
Six male students of the Sabaragamuwa University have been arrested for allegedly ragging a female student. The Police said theContinue Reading
World’s largest cruise ship sets sail : Five facts
2024-01-29
Royal Caribbean’s Icon of the Seas, the world’s largest cruise ship, embarked on its maiden voyage from Miami. A floatingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka likely 16 member squad for Afghanistan Test
2024-01-28
Date: February 2-6 2024 Venue: Sinhalese Sports Club Ground, Colombo The Test match will be the first time the two sides haveContinue Reading
Sports Minister Harin hopes ICC will lift SLC suspension “in the next few days”
2024-01-27
Sri Lanka Sports Minister Harin Fernando expressed confidence that the International Cricket Council (ICC)’s suspension on the island nation wouldContinue Reading
Galle Road closure : Notice for Colombo drivers
2024-01-27
Sri Lanka Police has announced traffic plans in view of the upcoming Independence Day Celebrations, commemorated on Sunday, February 04,Continue Reading
President urges political parties to unite for discussions with the IMF
2024-01-26
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has urged all political parties to formulate a comprehensive plan for rebuilding the country, especially when gearingContinue Reading
Offensive social media comments against Late Sanath Nishantha: Minister says probe conducted
2024-01-26
A probe has been conducted to identify those posting offensive comments on social media pertaining to the recent death ofContinue Reading
More details revealed on Beliatta murders
2024-01-26
Two more individuals, suspected to have aided and abetted the Beliatta multiple murders, have been arrested. The Police said theContinue Reading
State Minister Sanath Nishantha passes away in tragic accident
2024-01-25
State Minister Sanath Nishantha (48) and his Personal Security Officer (PSO) have died following a collision on the KatunayakeContinue Reading
Controversial Online Safety Bill passed in Sri Lanka despite unconstitutional claims
2024-01-24
The Online Safety Bill was passed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka with a majority MPs supporting the bill, despiteContinue Reading
Sajith says 11 of his questions unanswered by Govt, including state bank loan write-off
2024-01-24
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has slammed the Parliament proceedings, accusing the government of attempting to end the Parliamentary termContinue Reading
Beliatta murders : First arrest reported
2024-01-24
An individual has been arrested in connection to the incident of five people being shot dead in Beliatta on MondayContinue Reading
Mandatory TIN number : Major change expected
2024-01-24
The Ministry of Finance has taken measures to simplify the newly introduced Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). State Minister of FinanceContinue Reading
Jeevan issues clarification on ‘National Thai Pongal’ Festival
2024-01-24
Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman has issued a clarification over the recent ‘National Thai Pongal’Continue Reading
“Current Online Safety Bill unworkable” : Top tech giants respond to Minister
2024-01-23
Comments from Sri Lankan Minister in Parliament on Online Safety Bill : 23 January 2024 Jeff Paine, Managing Director, AsiaContinue Reading
Vehicle linked to Gampaha Temple killing found burned
2024-01-23
The Police have discovered the vehicle allegedly used in the murder of Venerable Kalapaluwawe Dhammarathana Thera (44) at a templeContinue Reading
GMOA strike suspended
2024-01-23
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has suspended its trade union action planned for tomorrow over the suspension of theContinue Reading
