World’s saddest elephant Sri Lanka-born Mali dies in Manila
2023-11-30
Mali, known on the internet for being the ‘world’s saddest elephant,’ has died. The elephant was famous online after herContinue Reading
SLBFE contributes Rs. 07 billion to the National Treasury
2023-11-30
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has contributed a total of Rs.07 billion to the Treasury this year,Continue Reading
Govt allocates Rs.1,500 Mn for “Greater Kandy Urban Development Program”
2023-11-30
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has allocated Rs. 1,500 million for the “Greater Kandy Urban Development Program” in this year’s budget, StateContinue Reading
MP reveals how billions wasted by importing unsuitable railway engines
2023-11-30
Five of the railway engines that had been imported under the Indian Credit line in 2019 for a cost ofContinue Reading
Hold Presidential & Parliament elections on one day – SJB MP
2023-11-30
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has called on the President to hold the Presidential and General elections on the sameContinue Reading
US says Indian gov’t official directed plot to assassinate Sikh activist
2023-11-30
Authorities in the United States have said that an Indian government official directed a failed plot to assassinate a SikhContinue Reading
Weather alert : Afternoon thundershowers expected today
2023-11-30
The showery weather condition is expected to enhance over Sri Lanka due to an atmospheric disturbance over the South-east BayContinue Reading
Sports State Ministry to be moved out from WTC, saving Rs 4.2 million monthly
2023-11-29
In a cost-cutting initiative, the newly appointed Sports Minister, Harin Fernando, has directed the relocation of the Sports State MinistryContinue Reading
OCC agreement : Minister reveals what to expect
2023-11-29
The Official Creditor Committee (OCC) has confirmed its agreement in principle on specific financing terms to restructure Sri Lanka’s debtContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Economic Summit : Dangers of remaining a “beggar nation”
2023-11-29
In a groundbreaking address at the 2023 Sri Lanka Economic Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe declared the imperative need for radicalContinue Reading
WATCH : New Acting IGP reveals his priorities
2023-11-29
Newly appointed Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP), Deshabandu Tennakoon has assured that dealing with national security will be atContinue Reading
VAT : Govt planning to take additional Rs 30,000 from every Sri Lankan
2023-11-29
Citizens will have to pay an additional tax amount of Rs. 30,000 to the government from next year, in additionContinue Reading
CMC warns of rise in Dengue cases
2023-11-29
Nearly 3,465 suspected dengue cases have been reported in the Colombo Municipality city limits, Chief Medical Officer of Health ofContinue Reading
Opposition Leader hosts world-renowned Indian Economist
2023-11-29
The Leader of the Opposition, MP Sajith Premadasa and his Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party hosted an interactive session withContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Official Creditors agree to Restructure Debt Deal
2023-11-29
Sri Lanka struck a deal to restructure debt with a committee of official creditors, including India and the Paris Club.Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-11-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Nov 29) compared to Tuesday, the Central BankContinue Reading
SL reaches debt restructuring deal with creditor nations – Reuters
2023-11-29
Sri Lanka has been informed that a debt-restructuring agreement with creditor nations has been reached, it was reported. According toContinue Reading
SDIG Deshabandu Tennakoon appointed Acting IGP
2023-11-29
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police (SDIG) in charge of the Western Province, Deshabandu Tennakoon has been appointed as theContinue Reading