Sri Lanka-India ferry service resumes
2024-08-16
The passenger ferry service between Kankesanthurai (KKS), Jaffna and Nagapattinam, India resumed operations today (August 16) with its maiden journeyContinue Reading
Weather advisory for heavy rains issued for 09 districts
2024-08-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rains for the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and Galle, Matara,Continue Reading
Suspension of Niroshan Dickwella : Official statement from SLC
2024-08-16
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the suspension of cricketer Niroshan Dickwella following an alleged Anti-Doping Violation. Issuing a statement,Continue Reading
NTB American Express is offering Cardmembers a chance to win a trip to the Prague Christmas Market this festive season
2024-08-16
Nations Trust Bank American Express is building excitement for the upcoming Christmas season by offering its Cardmembers the chance toContinue Reading
Presidential Election : Maithripala Sirisena reveals position
2024-08-16
Former President Maithripala Sirisena says that he will not support any candidate contesting the 2024 Presidential Election. Issuing a statement,Continue Reading
SLMC MP Moulana pledges support for President Ranil
2024-08-16
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Batticaloa district MP Ali Zahir Moulana has pledged support for President Ranil Wickremesinghe in theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricketer Niroshan Dickwella suspended for Anti-Doping Violation
2024-08-16
Sri Lankan cricketer Niroshan Dickwella has reportedly been suspended from all forms of cricket due to an alleged anti-doping violationContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-08-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Aug 16), compared to Thursday, according to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka summons Canadian HC over Tamil Genocide monument
2024-08-16
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has summoned the Canadian High Commissioner to reiterate Sri Lanka’s strong objections against the laying of aContinue Reading
EC reveals symbols of independent candidates
2024-08-16
The National Election Commission has issued the list containing the symbols allocated for the independent candidates contesting the 2024 PresidentialContinue Reading
Justice Sobhitha Rajakaruna sworn in as Acting President of Court of Appeal
2024-08-16
Justice Sobhitha Rajakaruna has been appointed as the Acting President of the Court of Appeal by President Ranil Wickremesinghe. R.M.Continue Reading
SJB refutes reports on alliance with Maithripala Sirisena
2024-08-16
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has refuted reports claiming that former President Maithripala Sirisena has joined the party’s Samagi JanaContinue Reading
34 Sri Lankans yet to be rescued from Myanmar camps
2024-08-16
Thirty-four (34) Sri Lankans who have been victims of human trafficking remain to be rescued from Myanmar, State Minister ofContinue Reading
Wild elephant dead after being shot by cops
2024-08-16
A wild elephant was reported dead after allegedly being shot by Police Officers on patrol in the Damanayaya area inContinue Reading
Pakistan reports 1st Monkeypox case
2024-08-16
Pakistan has confirmed its first monkeypox case of the year after a man who recently returned from Saudi Arabia testedContinue Reading
Longer ballot paper for 2024 Presidential Election than 2019 – EC
2024-08-16
The National Election Commission says the 2024 Presidential Election will see a longer ballot paper than that issued at theContinue Reading
Thailand’s parliament votes for Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be next PM
2024-08-16
Thailand’s parliament voted on Friday for Paetongtarn Shinawatra to be the country’s next prime minister, thrusting another member of theContinue Reading
Protest against new luxury airport bus service
2024-08-16
The Airport-Fort Bus Employees Union has launched a protest today against the luxury airport bus service launched from the KatunayakeContinue Reading