Second high-level Roundtable discussion held on Sri Lanka’s recovery
The second high-level roundtable discussion on Crisis to Recovery was held in Colombo today (Oct 31), marking significant progress inContinue Reading
First direct Charter Flight from Prague to Colombo inaugurated
Direct charter flights from Prague to Colombo were inaugurated with the first-ever direct flight from the Czech Republic to SriContinue Reading
Public warned of a rise in dengue cases
The National Dengue Control Unit has warned of an increase in the dengue disease in 24 regions of Sri Lanka. Continue Reading
Public assistance sought to find missing teenage boys
Sri Lanka Police have sought the assistance of the public to find two teenage boys who had left their Children’sContinue Reading
Bus priority lane scheme in Colombo from tomorrow
The bus priority lane pilot project will be implemented in Colombo for 14 days starting from tomorrow (Nov 01). TheContinue Reading
Several office trains cancelled due to shortage of train drivers
Seven office trains scheduled for this evening (Oct 31) have been cancelled, Sri Lanka Railways announced. The Railway Department saidContinue Reading
Fire at luxury hotel construction site contained
The fire that broke out in a building located in front of the Galle Face Green in Colombo has beenContinue Reading
Overall Rate of Inflation measured by CCPI increases to 1.5% in Oct
The Overall Rate of Inflation as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) has increased to 1.5% in OctoberContinue Reading
Diana wins crucial court case
The Court of Appeal today dismissed a writ petition filed challenging the Parliamentary seat of State Minister of Tourism DianaContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 31) compared to Monday, the Central BankContinue Reading
SL’s 04 mobile operators launch country-wide Network APIs
Sri Lanka’s mobile operator community has announced the commercial launch of new industry-wide network APIs, as part of the GSMAContinue Reading
Cabinet approves increase in VAT from January 2024
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved to increase the Value Added Tax (VAT) up to 18% with effect from JanuaryContinue Reading
Electricity charges: New cabinet decision
The Cabinet has granted approval for electricity tariff revisions once in every 03 months. The government said under the existingContinue Reading
Drunk driving : Former SDIG Ravi Seneviratne granted bail
Retired Senior DIG Ravi Seneviratne who was remanded following a drunk driving incident has been granted bail. The Mount LaviniaContinue Reading
New Chairman appointed to NMRA
Dr. Ananda Wijewickrama has been appointed as the Chairman of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA). According to the HealthContinue Reading
Large-scale CEB protest in Colombo tomorrow
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) employees have been convened to Colombo to stage a large-scale protest on Wednesday (Nov 01).Continue Reading
EU provides €100,000 financial aid for flood victims in Sri Lanka
The European Union has allocated €100,000 to provide emergency humanitarian assistance to families affected by the floods that recently struckContinue Reading















