Emil Kanthan & another removed from Sri Lanka’s terror watch list
2023-10-24
A Gazette notification has been issued announcing the removal of two Sri Lankans from the country’s terror watch list. NiklapillaiContinue Reading
Free visas for tourists from seven countries
2023-10-24
Cabinet approval has been granted to waive visa fees to tourists from seven countries, Minister of Tourism Harin Fernando announcedContinue Reading
Crop destruction : Air rifles distributed to farmers
2023-10-23
The distribution of air rifles to farmers to ward off crop-destroying animals commenced on Sunday (Oct 22). Minister of AgricultureContinue Reading
SL Mission in Saudi seeks probe over mysterious death of Lankan woman
2023-10-23
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Saudi Arabia has sought an investigation into the death of a Sri Lankan woman, followingContinue Reading
Electricity tariff revision : Update from Minister
2023-10-23
A mechanism will be formulated to revise the electricity tariffs once in 03 months, instead of the existing system ofContinue Reading
Mini Cabinet reshuffle : Several Ministries changed
2023-10-23
In a Cabinet reshuffle this morning, Mahinda Amaraweera was appointed as the Minister of Agriculture and Plantation Industries & KeheliyaContinue Reading
Inclement weather : Five updates
2023-10-23
Weather forecast for today – Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of Sri Lanka today.Continue Reading
Harsha reveals his proposed PAYE tax structure
2023-10-22
Main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has proposed an alternative Pay As You Earn (PAYE)Continue Reading
President reveals time frame for Sri Lanka Elections
2023-10-21
At the UNP special convention held at the Sugathadasa Indoor Stadium, President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced that, in accordance with theContinue Reading
President RW meets President Xi Jinping : What did Chinese President say ?
2023-10-20
President Xi Jinping of the People’s Republic of China stated that China is committed to assisting Sri Lanka in achievingContinue Reading
Electricity charges increased : New rates announced
2023-10-20
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced revised electricity charges coming into effect today.
Sri Lanka secures staff-level deal with IMF on first review
2023-10-20
IMF staff and the Sri Lankan authorities have reached a staff-level agreement on economic policies to conclude the first reviewContinue Reading
Potential for terror attacks : US warns all Americans overseas
2023-10-19
U.S. State Department advises all American citizens currently overseas to exercise increased caution due to the potential for terrorist attacks.
ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table
2023-10-19
China assures extensive commitment to enhance SL’s credit optimization
2023-10-19
China has assured Sri Lanka of its commitment to extending comprehensive support for the program aimed at optimizing Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
WATCH: Tense situation in Parliament, SJB MP suspended
2023-10-19
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Ajith Mannaperuma has been suspended from Parliament proceedings for a period of four (04) weeksContinue Reading
Sextuplet birth : One infant dies
2023-10-19
One infant among the recently born sextuplets has passed away, the Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children in Colombo reported. DirectorContinue Reading
10,000 USD fund from SLBFE to support SL workers in Israel
2023-10-18
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has allocated US$ 10,000 to provide necessary facilities to Sri Lankan workersContinue Reading