41 Lankans repatriated from Australia
2023-05-09
Australian authorities today deported 41 Sri Lankans who had illegally entered the country, Sri Lanka’s Immigration and Emigration authorities reported.Continue Reading
Finance Ministry calls for a report on Sugar price fluctuations
2023-05-09
The Department of Trade and Investment Policies has been instructed to compile a report on the increase in sugar pricesContinue Reading
Two accounts linked to suspected drug trafficker frozen
2023-05-09
The Illegal Assets Investigation Division has freezed two bank accounts at a private bank identified as that of an individualContinue Reading
Debt restructuring : Sri Lanka’s creditor nations to meet online
2023-05-09
Sri Lanka’s creditor nations will meet today for their first meeting to coordinate debt restructuring within the new framework launchedContinue Reading
Chris Jordan replaces injured Jofra Archer at Mumbai Indians
2023-05-09
Mumbai Indians (MI) on Tuesday named Chris Jordan as a replacement for the injured Jofra Archer for the remainder ofContinue Reading
Dollar-Rupee rates at banks today
2023-05-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly appreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today in comparisonContinue Reading
SL to discuss US$ 200 mn social security loan with WB
2023-05-09
The Cabinet has granted approval to a proposal by the President, as the Finance Minister, to hold discussions with theContinue Reading
Court order related to ‘May 09’ commemoration
2023-05-09
A restraining order has been issued preventing protesters from commemorating incidents related to the ‘May 09’ people’s protest in 2022. Continue Reading
Ministers request new Commission to prevent future “Aragalaya”
2023-05-09
A request has been made from President Ranil Wickremesinghe for a Presidential Commission with absolute power to prevent future protestsContinue Reading
LPL denies media reports on dispute with Softlogic
2023-05-09
Lanka Premier League (LPL) organizers have refuted media reports claiming that Softlogic Holdings PLC had defaulted on sponsorship funds forContinue Reading
Kalutara schoolgirl murder : Chief suspect arrested
2023-05-09
The key suspect wanted over the death of a 16-year-old schoolgirl in Kalutara has been arrested in Galle. The PoliceContinue Reading
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
