Third term of schools : Schedule released
2022-12-01
Term holidays for all government and government-approved private schools in the country commence from tomorrow (02), the Education Ministry said.Continue Reading
President calls for more female representation in various sectors
2022-12-01
A bill on gender equality and women’s empowerment will be submitted to Parliament soon, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today. AddressingContinue Reading
President’s plan to attract 10 billion from Education
2022-12-01
Sri Lanka can be made a regional hub for education, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said today. Addressing Parliament, he said SriContinue Reading
PUCSL says no request from CEB for electricity tariff revision
2022-12-01
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has not requested an electricity tariff revision thus far, the Public Utilities Commission of SriContinue Reading
NBRO reveals reason for current air quality
2022-12-01
The air quality in Sri Lanka has deteriorated due to the air pollution in India and neighbouring countries entering SriContinue Reading
GCE A/L exam : Minister objects power cuts & tariff increase in 2023
2022-12-01
Education Minister Susil Premajayantha says he will intervene in the decisions pertaining to the daily power cuts and proposed electricityContinue Reading
Record 500 runs from England, Sri Lanka’s 2002 record survives
2022-12-01
England has established a new world record by becoming the first team to score 500+ runs on Day 1 ofContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2022-12-01
The Sri Lanka rupee has depreciated against several foreign currencies today, in comparison to yesterday (30). According to the CentralContinue Reading
15 hr water cut in parts of Colombo
2022-12-01
A 15-hour water cut will be imposed in several parts of Colombo tomorrow (02), the National Water Supply and DrainageContinue Reading
China responds to Shanakiyan’s claim “China only true friend of MR”
2022-12-01
The Chinese Embassy in Sri Lanka has listed out the assistance provided to Sri Lanka over the past few years,Continue Reading
Two including a Russian woman killed in three-wheeler-train accident (CCTV)
2022-12-01
Two persons, including a Russian national, were reported dead following an accident involving a three-wheeler and a train in theContinue Reading
‘Fifa Zone’ to launch in Negombo from today
2022-12-01
The ‘FIFA Zone’ will be launched in Negombo today and will continue till 18th December. The initiative launched by TourismContinue Reading
28 yr old arrested for building a ‘sniper rifle’ based on YouTube videos
2022-12-01
A 28-year-old has been arrested on charges of having assembled a firearm similar to a ‘sniper rifle’ by watching YouTubeContinue Reading
Amended fees of visa & other charges effective from today
2022-12-01
The amended fees of the Department of Immigration and Emigration for visa and other charges come into effect from today,Continue Reading
Deadline for filing income tax returns extended
2022-12-01
The deadline for filing income tax returns has been extended for another week from 30th November, State Minister of FinanceContinue Reading
Litro Gas to distribute 100,000 cylinders from today
2022-12-01
Litro Gas Lanka expects to distribute over 100,000 domestic gas cylinders islandwide from today. Litro Gas Chairman Muditha Peiris saidContinue Reading
Govt aims to make Batticaloa a tourist destination by 2023
2022-12-01
Measures are underway to make Batticaloa one of the best tourist destinations in 2023. The President’s Media Division (PMD) reportedContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Thundershowers expected in the afternoon
2022-12-01
The Department of Meteorology says there is a high possibility for thundershowers in the afternoon over the island from today.Continue Reading