Chief suspect & accomplice in Mulleriyawa woman’s murder surrender
2023-10-02
The chief suspect, a businessman, wanted over the recent murder of a woman from the Mulleriyawa area has surrendered toContinue Reading
AKD reveals plans to sell Milco & Highland to Amul
2023-10-02
Plans are underway to sell 33 dairy farms owned by the National Livestock Development Board (NLDB), including Milco and Highland,Continue Reading
Health sector: Several key decisions taken
2023-10-02
The Government has taken a decision to halt the emergency procurement of medicinal drugs. The decision was announced by MinisterContinue Reading
Online Safety Bill : HRCSL makes 07 recommendations
2023-10-02
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has made seven recommendations to the government urging it to revise theContinue Reading
Nobel Prize goes to science behind mRNA Covid vaccines
2023-10-02
The Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine has been awarded to a pair of scientists who developed the technology thatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka slips in Economic Freedom
2023-10-02
Sri Lanka ranks 116 out of 165 jurisdictions included in the Economic Freedom of the World: 2023 Annual Report, releasedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-10-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (Oct 02) compared to last Wednesday, according to theContinue Reading
Advisory issued for heavy rains in five districts
2023-10-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rains in five districts of Sri Lanka. The department saidContinue Reading
IMF Governance Diagnostic Assessment for Sri Lanka : 16 priority recommendations
2023-10-02
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has issued its Governance Diagnostic Assessment (GDA) for Sri Lanka, proposing sixteen essential measures. TheseContinue Reading
Sinopec selling Petrol and Diesel at lesser price
2023-10-02
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) is found to be selling fuel at a lesser price than the Ceylon PetroleumContinue Reading
CID inquiry into resignation of Mullaitivu District Judge
2023-10-02
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has issued a directive for a comprehensive investigation into the events that led toContinue Reading
Retired bank manager caught with Walla Patta worth Rs. 500 mn
2023-10-02
A stock of over 50 kilos of Walla Patta (Agarwood) worth at least Rs. 500 million was seized by officialsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s online safety bill : First major reaction from Tech companies
2023-10-02
The Asia Internet Coalition (AIC) has raised concerns over Sri Lanka’s Online Safety Bill which was gazetted recently. Issuing aContinue Reading
Key proposals to expect in next budget
2023-10-02
The Appropriation Bill for the financial year 2024, which will be presented in Parliament later this year, is reportedly expectedContinue Reading
Dollar rate at banks today
2023-10-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Oct 02)Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Heavy rains expected in several areas today
2023-10-02
Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern and North-western provinces and in the Kandy andContinue Reading
Ceypetco Fuel prices have been increased
2023-10-01
Ceypetco Fuel prices have been increased. A litre of 92 Octane Petrol was increased by Rs.4 to Rs.365 A litreContinue Reading
Sinopec fuel prices increased
2023-10-01
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has increased its retail fuel prices (per litre) in Sri Lanka with effect fromContinue Reading
