Watch : Whale stranded in Puttalam Lagoon rescued
2023-08-08
A rescue operation was launched to assist a whale that had been stranded in the Puttalam Lagoon today. According toContinue Reading
President to make a special statement
2023-08-08
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will deliver a special statement in Parliament tomorrow (August 09). The President’s Media Division (PMD) stated thatContinue Reading
Crashed aircraft manufactured in 1958 : MP raises questions
2023-08-08
The PT-6 aircraft that crashed yesterday killing two Air Force officials was assembled in 1958, Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP)Continue Reading
New COVID Variant ‘Eris’ spreading rapidly in the UK – Experts
2023-08-08
A new variant of COVID-19 is spreading rapidly across the United Kingdom, triggering alarm among health officials in the country,Continue Reading
State Minister condemned for using unparliamentary language
2023-08-08
State Minister of Primary Industries Chamara Sampath Dassanayake has been condemned for using unparliamentary language while addressing the Parliament today.Continue Reading
Gold prices increase in Sri Lanka
2023-08-08
An increase has been reported in gold prices in Sri Lanka today (August 08), according to local gold merchants. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-08-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar today (August 08) compared to yesterday, the Central BankContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Transport Ministry to introduce electric buses in 2048
2023-08-08
The Ministry of Transport is taking significant steps to streamline Sri Lanka’s public passenger transport service and improve overall efficiency,Continue Reading
Will there be power cuts? Minister responds
2023-08-08
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) will ensure an uninterrupted supply of power islandwide and has no plans for scheduled powerContinue Reading
UNICEF Regional Ambassador for South Asia Sachin Tendulkar teams up with Sri Lanka’s children
2023-08-08
Cricket legend Sachin Tendulkar visited Sri Lanka in his role as the UNICEF South Asia Regional Goodwill Ambassador. Sachin visitedContinue Reading
EPF funds : New announcement from Govt
2023-08-08
The Employees’ Provident Fund Act will be amended to ensure at least a 9% annual interest rate to EPF members,Continue Reading
Two closed apparel factories resume operations in Koggala
2023-08-08
Two garment factories that exported their products only to the American market had to be closed recently due to theContinue Reading
Speaker announces SC decision on three Local Council Bills
2023-08-08
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has determined that it is necessary to pass three Bills titled “Pradeshiya Sabha (Amendment),Continue Reading
55 yr old man beaten to death over romantic affair with 19 yr old girl
2023-08-08
A 55-year-old man has died after being tied to a tree and assaulted over a romantic affair with a 19-year-oldContinue Reading
Factum Perspective: Child Labor in Sri Lanka – A Stolen Childhood and an Uncertain Future
2023-08-08
By Britney Martil In the serene landscapes of Sri Lanka, a dark reality persists beneath the surface, where the laughterContinue Reading
Dollar rate continues to increase at banks today
2023-08-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly depreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (August 08)Continue Reading
Eight arrested for attempting to forcibly enter Central Bank
2023-08-08
A group of 08 persons have been arrested for allegedly attempting to forcibly enter the premises of the Central BankContinue Reading
Five arrested over schools football match clash in Wellawatte
2023-08-08
Five persons have been arrested over the brawl that broke out during a football game between two prominent boys’ schoolsContinue Reading