Weather forecast for 19th October
2024-10-19
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 OCTOBER 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 October 2024 Showers or thundershowers may occur atContinue Reading
Namal raises concerns over reports on Easter Attacks probes
2024-10-19
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member Namal Rajapaksa has raised concerns over claims regarding the reports related to the 2019Continue Reading
Import tax on several food items : Finance Ministry issues clarification
2024-10-18
The Ministry of Finance has issued a clarification stating that reports of increased taxes on several imported goods, are inaccurate.Continue Reading
Vehicle revenue licences : New directive from Govt
2024-10-18
Minister Vijitha Herath has instructed officials to connect the Western Province with other Provinces to enable obtaining vehicle revenue licences.Continue Reading
SL beats Maldives in SAFF Women’s Championship 2024
2024-10-18
Sri Lanka has made a winning start in the SAFF Women’s Championship-2024 today, defeating the Maldives. Sri Lanka edged Maldives,Continue Reading
CEB clarifies reports on competitive procurement of fuel
2024-10-18
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has clarified that no new decision has been taken against competitive procurement of diesel. IssuingContinue Reading
New indoor stadium & swimming pool for Vavuniya District
2024-10-18
The Indoor Stadium and Swimming Pool of the Vavuniya District Sports Complex, completed by the Department of Sports Development, wereContinue Reading
“Some seniors leaving was a political victory for SLPP” : Namal
2024-10-18
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa said that he decided not to contest the parliamentary election, asContinue Reading
Two arrested for robberies & sexual abuse of women in several areas
2024-10-18
Two suspects wanted in connection to breaking into houses and sexually molesting women, causing fear in several areas, have beenContinue Reading
State expenditure up by 5.4% in 2024 : report
2024-10-18
Government expenditure has increased by 5.4 percent to Rs. 3,476.9 billion in the first eight months of 2024, up fromContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Oct 18), compared to Wednesday, according to theContinue Reading
India completes 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka
2024-10-18
India has completed 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka and implementing 16 more currently, the development coming more through investmentsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket sponsors National Carrom Team for World Cup in US
2024-10-18
The Sri Lankan national carrom team, which includes players participating in the Carrom World Cup held in the United StatesContinue Reading
Import Tax on several items increased
2024-10-18
The government has announced an increase in taxes on certain imported goods, effective from October 14 to December 31, 2024.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka ODI squad named : Chamindu in
2024-10-18
Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have selected the following squad to take part in the three-match ODI series vs. West Indies.Continue Reading
Prof. Kapila Seneviratne appointed UGC Chairman
2024-10-18
Senior Professor Kapila Seneviratne has been appointed as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Prof. Seneviratne, aContinue Reading
Cash stolen from Wariyapola Magistrate’s court productions room
2024-10-18
Police are investigating the theft of Rs. 250,000 from the court productions room at the Wariyapola Magistrate’s Court, following aContinue Reading
Fuel train derails after colliding with elephants
2024-10-18
A fuel train derailed between the Hingurakgoda and Gal Oya railway stations after colliding with a herd of wild elephantsContinue Reading