Cabinet approves paying wards for Lankans & foreigners
2023-05-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to establish paying wards at government hospitals islandwide for SriContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Forecast for heavy rains & rough seas
2023-05-09
Heavy rains are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, the Department of Meteorology stated. Showers or thundershowers willContinue Reading
Preliminary discussions held on National War Heroes Ceremony
2023-05-08
A preliminary discussion has been held on the National War Heroes Commemoration Ceremony to be held this year, the President’sContinue Reading
Reduce electricity bill by 20% – PUCSL
2023-05-08
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has called for a 20% reduction in electricity tariffs. PUCSL Chairman JanakaContinue Reading
Opposed to privertisation of Strategic SOEs : SJB
2023-05-08
The Main Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) opposes the sale or privatization of strategically important State-owned Enterprises (SOE), such asContinue Reading
Police lifeguards save teenagers
2023-05-08
Officials of the Sri Lanka Police Lifeguard Unit rescued two teenagers from drowning off the coast of Wellawatte on SaturdayContinue Reading
Eu to brief SL on new cycle of GSP regulation
2023-05-08
The European Union delegation will brief Sri Lanka on the new cycle of the EU GSP Regulation to be adoptedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-05-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today in comparison to last Thursday (04), the CentralContinue Reading
Divestment of SLT : Treasury Secretary’s undertaking to SC
2023-05-08
The government-owned shares of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) will not be divested before June 15, 2023, the Secretary to theContinue Reading
Police arrests suspect in Athurugiriya double murder
2023-05-08
The 29-year-old suspect arrested over the double murder in Athurugiriya recently has been escorted by the Police to the murderContinue Reading
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
