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
Online Safety Bill : Govt decides to make certain amendments
2023-10-18
The government has decided to make certain amendments to the Online Safety Bill, the Attorney General informed the Supreme CourtContinue Reading
Gaza situation: Joint statement from Sri Lanka & Pakistan leaders
2023-10-18
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have shared grave concerns about the ongoing escalation of violence and military action in Gaza, statingContinue Reading
Details of Lankan woman trapped in Lebanon building collapse confirmed
2023-10-18
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has confirmed the identity of a Sri Lankan woman who was trappedContinue Reading
Hotline introduced for complaints against Police officers
2023-10-17
The Ministry of Public Security has opened a hotline for the public to file complaints against police officers in connectionContinue Reading
Sextuplets in Colombo : Warning over unethical fertility treatment
2023-10-17
Neonatal Paediatrician from the Castle Hospital in Colombo, Saman Kumara has highlighted the unethical practice of some doctors during fertilityContinue Reading
Israel-Palestine conflict : 03 updates on affected Sri Lankans
2023-10-17
Two Sri Lankan women have been kidnapped at the Israel–Jordan border, it was reported. According to NewsFirst, Sri Lankan AmbassadorContinue Reading
Ali Zahir Moulana takes oaths as an MP
2023-10-17
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Batticaloa District member Ali Zahir Moulana took oaths as a Member of Parliament today. MoulanaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Weather : Five key updates
2023-10-17
Many roads in Colombo, including Maradana are reportedly inundated due to heavy rains experienced in the area. Severe traffic congestionContinue Reading
Navy seizes large drug haul worth over Rs. 94 Mn
2023-10-16
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized a large haul of drugs worth over Rs. 94 million in the beach areaContinue Reading
Fuel QR system : Clarification from minister
2023-10-16
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has refuted reports claiming a discussion has been held to re-introduce the NationalContinue Reading