School principal arrested for soliciting Rs. 150,000 bribe
2024-11-08
A principal of a primary school in Ragama has been arrested for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 150,000 for schoolContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-11-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Nov 08), compared to Thursday. Continue Reading
Parliament Election : Special school holidays announced
2024-11-08
The Ministry of Education has decided to close all schools islandwide for two days in view of the upcoming ParliamentaryContinue Reading
APIDM Certification Ceremony 2024: Celebrating Achievements and New Milestones in Digital Marketing
2024-11-08
The Asia Pacific Institute of Digital Marketing (APIDM) proudly hosted its 11th Certification Ceremony on November 3rd, 2024, at MarinoContinue Reading
Salaries not paid : Group working in Port City protests
2024-11-08
A group of workers employed at the Colombo Port City have staged a protest, claiming that their salaries have notContinue Reading
Pyramid scheme : Man who had defrauded Rs. 1.8 Bn arrested
2024-11-08
A Sri Lankan who had defrauded around Rs. 1.8 billion through a pyramid scheme has been arrested by officials ofContinue Reading
“If you don’t know, then ask Grandpa”
2024-11-08
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) having projected Sri Lanka’s growth to be moderate inContinue Reading
Afternoon thundershowers expected in several areas today
2024-11-08
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department ofContinue Reading
Passport crisis : Key statement from Immigration officers’ union
2024-11-07
The Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Officers’ Association has issued a statement calling for an investigation into senior officials responsibleContinue Reading
Canal turns red in Ratmalana (pictures)
2024-11-07
A canal in the Badowita area turned blood red recently, prompting an investigation by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA). AccordingContinue Reading
False allegations : Doctor Shafi files complaint with Public Security Ministry
2024-11-07
Doctor Shafi Sihabdeen of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital today filed a complaint with the Ministry of Public Security over hisContinue Reading
Two new Ambassadors present credentials to President AKD
2024-11-07
Two newly appointed Ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today.Continue Reading
Advisory issued for severe lightning in 10 districts
2024-11-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for several districts, effective until 11.30 pm today. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Significant increase in Sri Lanka’s Foreign Reserve
2024-11-07
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets has increased to US$ 6.46 billion in October 2024 from the US$ 5.99 billion recordedContinue Reading
WATCH : Bizarre clash between West Indies skipper and bowler
2024-11-07
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has labelled Alzarri Joseph’s behaviour during the third ODI against England as “unacceptable” afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka signs MOU to probe money laundering via NGOs
2024-11-07
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National SecretariatContinue Reading
Increase in social media scams : Alert from Govt
2024-11-07
The public who have fallen victim to online financial scams through social media, such as WhatsApp, has been requested toContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-11-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Nov 07), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading