Operation ‘Yukthiya’ : Another 999 suspects arrested
2024-01-10
Another 999 suspects have been apprehended in the islandwide special operation ‘Yukthiya’ carried out by the Police Special Task ForceContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Rain expected in several areas today
2024-01-10
Rainy conditions are expected to continue in most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Office for National Unity & Reconciliation Bill passed by a majority vote.
2024-01-09
The Office for National Unity and Reconciliation Bill debated in Parliament today (09) was passed in Parliament by a majorityContinue Reading
China still keen on receiving SL Monkeys
2024-01-09
China is still keen on receiving monkeys from Sri Lanka, Minister for Plantation Industries Mahinda Amaraweera said. Speaking in ParliamentContinue Reading
Govt in discussion with France to open two more liquid milk factories
2024-01-09
Negotiations have taken place with the French government to open two more liquid milk factories, in addition to the existingContinue Reading
Zimbabwe series : Sri Lanka T20 squad announced
2024-01-09
Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 16-member squad to take part in the T20I series against Zimbabwe. MinisterContinue Reading
Cocaine worth Rs. 25 Mn seized at Wellawatte apartment
2024-01-09
The Police have seized a kilo of cocaine from an apartment complex located on Fredrica Road in Wellawatte. According toContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-01-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (Jan 09) compared to Monday, the Central Bank ofContinue Reading
Govt explains reason for Navy deployment at Red Sea
2024-01-09
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over the government’s decision to deploy a Navy vessel for Rs. 250Continue Reading
Project to develop Torrington Hockey Ground gets Cabinet nod
2024-01-09
The project to develop the Torrington Hockey Ground in Colombo has been approved by the Cabinet of Ministers. The governmentContinue Reading
Govt to resume road renovations under 100,000-kilometre roads programme
2024-01-09
Cabinet approval has been granted for the renovation of optional roads, byways, and rural roads under the 100,000-kilometre roads programme.Continue Reading
Three overseas Sri Lankan diplomatic missions to be reopened
2024-01-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal for the re-opening of three overseas Sri Lankan diplomatic missions that wereContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to establish Embassy in Kazakhstan
2024-01-09
Cabinet approval has been granted for the establishment of a Sri Lankan Embassy in Astana, Kazakhstan. The government has identifiedContinue Reading
Development of new investment zones : Cabinet update
2024-01-09
The development of new investment zones based on an appropriate public-private partnership model has received Cabinet approval. According to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to build Science & Technology University in partnership with USA
2024-01-09
Cabinet approval has been granted for the establishment of a University of Science and Technology as a Public-Private Partnership withContinue Reading
Businessman Nayana Wasalathilake to enter Parliament
2024-01-09
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Nayana Wasalathilake is next on the list to enter the Parliament of Sri Lanka, theContinue Reading
When will the rainy season stop? Weather dept replies
2024-01-09
Sri Lanka’s weather experts predict a drop in the rainy conditions experienced in the nation by February or March thisContinue Reading
TID inquiry into group posting LTTE-related content on internet
2024-01-09
The Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) has launched a probe into a group allegedly working with international terrorist organizations and postingContinue Reading