Bus conductor arrested over Fort assault viral video
2025-11-04
A 35-year-old bus conductor has been arrested in connection with the assault of an individual in the Galle Face areaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to secure $100 Mn ADB loan for sustainable tourism
2025-11-04
Sri Lanka will enter into loan agreements with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to implement the Sustainable Tourism Sector DevelopmentContinue Reading
Maharagama–Piliyandala road upgrade to be completed with govt. funding
2025-11-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to complete theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to get $30 Mn IFC loan for sustainable energy project
2025-11-04
Sri Lanka will secure a USD 30 million loan from the International Finance Corporation (IFC) of the World Bank GroupContinue Reading
Tests find no ICE chemicals in rocks from Kandana home – Dinamina
2025-11-04
Laboratory tests have confirmed that the material discovered in a Kandana home garden in September does not contain chemicals usedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-11-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (04), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka tourism grows 21.5% in October — 1.89 million arrivals so far in 2025
2025-11-04
Sri Lanka welcomed 165,193 tourists in October 2025, marking a 21.5% increase compared to the same month last year. AccordingContinue Reading
Cabinet rules out future wind projects in Mannar beyond three already approved
2025-11-04
The government has decided not to approve any new wind power projects in Mannar beyond the three projects already planned,Continue Reading
Over 12,000 deaths in 4 years — Sri Lanka unveils new Road Safety Plan
2025-11-04
Sri Lanka has approved a new two-year Road Protection Action Plan aimed at reducing the country’s growing number of roadContinue Reading
Colombo, Vatican reaffirm close ties at 50th anniversary of diplomatic relations
2025-11-04
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath, on behalf of the Government and people of Sri Lanka, expressed humble respect toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Railways opens doors to women for the first time in 165 years
2025-11-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a policy decision to allow the recruitment of women to several key positions withinContinue Reading
One-Day NIC service launched in the North Western Province
2025-11-04
The One-Day National Identity Card (NIC) Issuance Service was officially launched in the North Western Province yesterday, at the DepartmentContinue Reading
UAE Foreign Minister in Colombo to strengthen trade and diplomatic ties
2025-11-04
Minister of State at the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of the United Arab Emirates, Saeed bin Mubarak Al Hajeri, arrivedContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa meets the Indian Minister of Finance in Delhi
2025-11-04
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa today met Indian Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Nirmala Sitharaman, in New Delhi, statingContinue Reading
STF to get 100 motorbikes and 50 tuk-tuks under new Cabinet-approved plan
2025-11-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs to purchase 100Continue Reading
Bribery Commission reveals why Ranil’s Senior Advisor was arrested
2025-11-04
The Bribery Commission says Charitha Ratwatte, a Senior Advisor during Ranil Wickremesinghe’s tenure as Prime Minister, was arrested today overContinue Reading
FM, Immigration discuss faster passport services for overseas Sri Lankans
2025-11-04
A follow-up discussion aimed at strengthening mechanisms to further expedite the passport issuance process for overseas Sri Lankans was heldContinue Reading
Govt assures no data breach during Lanka Government Cloud collapse
2025-11-04
The government has assured that no government or civilian data was compromised following the unexpected collapse of the Lanka GovernmentContinue Reading
