Planters’ Association says no to estate workers’ wage hike
2024-05-28
The Planters’ Association of Ceylon has strongly opposed the government’s wage hike of Rs. 1700 for plantation sector workers. IssuingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka seeks Singapore’s assistance with Immigration system
2024-05-28
Singapore has offered assistance to upgrade the Immigration system in Sri Lanka, the High Commission of Sri Lanka in SingaporeContinue Reading
White House celebrates Vesak
2024-05-28
Honouring the global Buddhist community, the White House in Washington DC, led by Second Gentleman Douglas Emhoff, celebrated Vesak withContinue Reading
Gross official reserves : April figures released
2024-05-28
Sri Lanka’s Gross official reserves increased notably to US dollars 5.5 billion by the end of April 2024, according toContinue Reading
Central Bank maintains current Policy Rates
2024-05-28
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Standing Deposit Facility Rate (SDFR) and the StandingContinue Reading
Weather Alert : 3 updates for Tuesday
2024-05-28
Weather forecast for Tuesday (May 28) – The prevailing showery and windy conditions in Sri Lanka are expected to continueContinue Reading
GCE A/L Results 2023 (2024) : Update from Exam Department
2024-05-28
According to sources from the Examinations Department, the results of the 2023 GCE Advanced Level Examination are expected to beContinue Reading
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet in Sri Lanka: New Update
2024-05-27
Elon Musk’s Starlink internet service is available for pre-order in Sri Lanka. The public can reserve Starlink with a fullyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka named second most popular travel destination in Asia
2024-05-27
Sri Lanka has been named among the ‘Most popular travel destinations in Asia’ listed by Indian Media, the Times ofContinue Reading
American golfer Grayson Murray dies at the age of 30
2024-05-27
American golfer Grayson Murray has died at the age of 30, the PGA Tour announced. The two-time winner on theContinue Reading
New rules for vehicles at Katunayake Airport arrival terminal
2024-05-27
The Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Private) Limited (AASL) has taken measures to ease congestion caused by vehicles parkedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-05-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (May 27), compared to last week, according toContinue Reading
SLFP crisis : Court extends enjoining order against Wijeyadasa
2024-05-27
Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has no legal barriers to function as the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP),Continue Reading
Aura Lanka Chairman Viranjith Thambugala granted bail
2024-05-27
Chairman of Aura Lanka Group of Companies, Viranjith Thambugala who was arrested by Police over allegations of financial fraud hasContinue Reading
Three Opposition MPs leave for Thailand to assist Lankans in Myanmar & Russia
2024-05-27
Three Opposition Parliamentarians have left for Thailand to engage in discussions to assist in bringing back Sri Lankans who wereContinue Reading
President aims to boost Northern Province health services to Western standards
2024-05-27
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says the government hopes to provide hospital facilities to cater to the mental health needs of theContinue Reading
Govt to reacquire plantations not paying estate workers’ minimum wage
2024-05-27
Plantations that do not pay their workers the newly stipulated minimum wage of Rs. 1700 will be reacquired by theContinue Reading
Wimal- Dilith- Gammanpila led new political movement launched
2024-05-27
A new political movement named ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ formed by several political parties and civil organizations was launched in Colombo todayContinue Reading