Five institutions selected to operate currency exchange counters at BIA
2024-07-16
The Cabinet has approved the awarding of contracts to five institutions for the operation of currency exchange counters in theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves amendments to Animal Welfare Bill
2024-07-16
The proposal on obtaining approval for the amendments proposed by the Sectoral Oversight Committee to the Animal Welfare Bill hasContinue Reading
Tourism authorities to fund Nanu-Oya Railway Station Modernisation Project
2024-07-16
The Cabinet has approved the proposal for acquiring additional funds for the completion of the Nanu-Oya Railway Station Modernisation Project.Continue Reading
Plusgrade Inc to manage SriLankan upper-class seat bookings
2024-07-16
The contract to provide bidding services and related ancillary services for the automatic booking of upper-class seats in SriLankan AirlinesContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-07-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (July 16), compared to Monday, according to theContinue Reading
Saudi funds : Cabinet nod to complete part 1 of Godagama-Homagama Road
2024-07-16
Cabinet approval has been received for the allocation of funds from the Saudi Funds for Development for the completion ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-born celebrity baker Tharshan Selvarajah carries Olympic Torch
2024-07-16
Sri Lanka-born award-winning celebrity baker Tharshan Selvarajah is among the torchbearers for the 2024 Summer Olympics to be held inContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new water tariff policy & formula for 2025
2024-07-16
The proposal to implement the amended water tariff policy and amended water tariff formula from the year 2025 has receivedContinue Reading
Foreign students in SL universities : New cabinet decision
2024-07-16
Cabinet approval has been granted for the proposal on the criteria for minimum qualification for enrolment of foreign students inContinue Reading
Cabinet approval to amend Article 83 of the Constitution
2024-07-16
The cabinet of ministers have given a policy approval to amend paragraph (b) of Article 83 of the constitution byContinue Reading
President says majority of AKD’s files are “Empty”
2024-07-16
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says cases were able to be filed only on 40 out of the 400-odd files shown byContinue Reading
TNA MP joins Sajith’s sakwala program
2024-07-16
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) MP Selvam Adaikalanathan joined Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa at a Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB)-led eventContinue Reading
Education Ministry clarifies reports on aesthetic subjects
2024-07-16
According to the proposed education reforms, aesthetic subjects are essential to general education, the Ministry of Education said. In aContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-07-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (July 16)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka wants Tara back from the UK
2024-07-16
Many antiquities taken from the country by the United Kingdom during the colonial period, including the statue of Tara, willContinue Reading
Sri Lanka settles USD 55 Mn of Iran oil debt through tea exports
2024-07-16
Sri Lanka has settled USD 55 million out of its USD 250.9 million fuel debt to Iran through tea exports,Continue Reading
US Presidential Election : Trump wins Republican nomination
2024-07-16
Donald Trump arrived at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee for his first public appearance since he survived an assassinationContinue Reading
SJB MP Eran slams Lohan over AKD remarks
2024-07-16
Opposition MP Eran Wickramaratne has condemned State Minister of Plantation Industries Lohan Ratwatte for his recent statement on the candidacyContinue Reading