21-year-old woman killed in train accident
2023-04-04
A 21-year-old woman has been killed after being hit by a train in the Wellawatte area yesterday (03). The PoliceContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Showers expected in several areas
2023-04-04
The Department of Meteorology says showers are expected in several areas of Sri Lanka in the afternoon or night today. Continue Reading
Earthquake of magnitude 6.1 strikes Nias region, Indonesia
2023-04-03
An earthquake of magnitude 6.1 struck Nias region of Indonesia on Monday, the European-Mediterranean Seismological Centre (EMSC) said, Reuters reported.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to make main points of the IMF agreement into law
2023-04-03
Once the Parliament approves the IMF agreement, the main points of the agreement will be passed into law – PresidentContinue Reading
Duty free allowance given to migrant workers at Airport increased
2023-04-03
The Duty Free Allowances given to migrant workers at the airport will be increased from May 1 – Minister ManushaContinue Reading
Diana Gamage case : Appeal Court to issue verdict in June
2023-04-03
The Court of Appeal will deliver the verdict on 06th June 2023 on the petition filed seeking a writ orderContinue Reading
COPE praises SJP uni, makes 4 recommendations
2023-04-03
The Committee on Public Enterprise (COPE) has commended the progress achieved by the University of Sri Jayawardenapura in various initiatives.Continue Reading
Tense situation reported between Police & protesting SLT workers
2023-04-03
A tense situation was reported between the Sri Lanka Police and employees of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) who engaged inContinue Reading
Gas price to reduce by “Significant amount”
2023-04-03
Litro Gas Lanka has announced that prices of its domestic LP Gas will be reduced at midnight tomorrow (04). TheContinue Reading
Water cannons used to disperse protest in Town Hall
2023-04-03
Police have used water cannons to disperse a protest March organised by University Students near the Lipton Circus at TownContinue Reading
Notice for Motorists travelling on Marine Drive
2023-04-03
A portion of the lane heading to Colombo in Wellawatte near the Wellawatte train station has caved in, the PoliceContinue Reading
Enrolling students : Statement from Education Ministry
2023-04-03
The circular on permitting the enrollment of students between grades 2-4 and 7-10 of state schools will be issued afterContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-04-03
The Sri Lankan rupee has slightly appreciated against the US Dollar today in comparison to last Friday (31), the CentralContinue Reading
McDonald’s temporarily shuts US offices. Here’s why
2023-04-03
McDonald’s, one of the world’s largest fast-food chains, is reportedly set to close all its offices in the United StatesContinue Reading
March Tourist Arrival numbers released: Russia tops
2023-04-03
A total of 335,679 tourist arrivals have been reported for the first three months of 2023, the Sri Lanka TourismContinue Reading
Health Ministry bans black flags and banners in hospitals, explains why
2023-04-03
A circular has been issued by the Ministry of Health prohibiting the display of black flags in hospitals and healthContinue Reading
Factum Perspective: A new dawn for the Middle East
2023-04-03
By Deshani Samaragunarathna ألا هو لا دان (Ala ho la dan) Look who we are, we are the dreamers –Continue Reading
39 Chinese arrested : Police give more details
2023-04-03
A group of 39 Chinese Nationals have been arrested in Aluthgama for engaging in an online financial scam. According toContinue Reading