Suspect detained at BIA with 6kgs of Gold
2023-05-08
A 43-year-old Sri Lankan national has been arrested for having illegally smuggled nearly 06.996 kilos of gold into the country.Continue Reading
SL Scouts meet President on sidelines of Coronation Ceremony
2023-05-08
Four Rover Scouts from the Sri Lanka Scout Association representing Sri Lanka at the Coronation Camp organised by The ScoutContinue Reading
Three remanded over death of 16-year-old girl in Kalutara
2023-05-08
Three suspects who had been arrested over the death of a 16-year-old girl in Kalutara have been remanded. The suspects,Continue Reading
Assaulted Omani Investor pulls out of SL
2023-05-08
The Managing Director of a Board of Investment-registered apparel factory in the Halpe area in Katana has decided to closeContinue Reading
Faulty medicine leaves 10 with impaired eyesight in Sri Lanka
2023-05-08
Ten patients who underwent surgery at the Nuwara Eliya District General Hospital have reported complete loss of eyesight or weaknessContinue Reading
New players for fuel market to use cost-reflective pricing
2023-05-08
Final negotiations are underway between Sri Lankan authorities and the foreign companies that have been approved to enter the localContinue Reading
Dollar-Rupee rates at banks today
2023-05-08
The Rupee has slightly appreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today in comparison to lastContinue Reading
Important notice for all Vehicle owners
2023-05-08
The Department of Motor Traffic has issued a warning over vehicle revenue licences that are yet to be renewed. TheContinue Reading
Govt hints at State wage hike
2023-05-08
The Government is looking at the possibility of increasing some of the salaries of State employees in the last quarter,Continue Reading
Importers hike Wheat and Sugar prices
2023-05-08
The prices of Wheat Flour and white sugar have been increased by the Essential Food Importers Association. According to theContinue Reading
What’s happening with Mobile number portability: Update
2023-05-08
The mobile number portability facility, which was expected to be introduced in Sri Lanka last year, will be further delayed,Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Heavy rains expected in several areas today
2023-05-08
Heavy rains are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Showers or thundershowers willContinue Reading
India back as top Sri Lanka inbound tourism market
2023-05-08
India regained the top inbound market for Sri Lanka’s tourism market after six months as about 20,000 Indian tourists arrivedContinue Reading
Vietnam records highest ever temperature
2023-05-08
Vietnam has reported a record-high temperature of 44.1C (111.38F), as weather experts and authorities told the population to remain indoorsContinue Reading
Air India sky marshal detained at Katunayake with loaded gun
2023-05-08
A Chennai-bound Air India flight was delayed by over four hours at Sri Lanka’s Bandaranaike International Airport in Colombo afterContinue Reading
Govt. removes Rs. 3 per kg duty concession on wheat flour
2023-05-07
The customs duty concession of Rs. 3/- that was provided for a kilogram of wheat flour will be removed, StateContinue Reading
Bodies of 2 schoolboys wash ashore in Batticaloa
2023-05-07
Bodies of 2 schoolboys have washed ashore to Kokkuwil beach in the afternoon today (7), the police said in aContinue Reading
WATCH: What did President say to King Charles
2023-05-07
During a casual interaction in London yesterday, Sri Lanka’s President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his interest in inviting King Charles IIIContinue Reading