President to visit China next week
2025-01-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will embark on a tour to China from 14-17 January 2025, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda JayatissaContinue Reading
Govt to compensate 17 patients blinded after cataract surgery
2025-01-07
Seventeen patients who underwent cataract surgery at the Nuwara Eliya Hospital and subsequently lost their vision will be compensated, theContinue Reading
Arjuna, Aravinda join Indian Film Festival to watch “83”
2025-01-07
Sri Lankan cricket legends Arjuna Ranatunga and Aravinda de Silva joined as special guests at the Indian Film Festival whichContinue Reading
Suwa Seriya team change draws criticism from Sajith
2025-01-07
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has expressed regret over the government’s decision to make changes to the leadership and boardContinue Reading
Bathiudeen appeals to President for Rohingya refugees
2025-01-07
All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) Leader MP Rishad Bathiudeen has urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to reconsider the decision toContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Fresh probe details revealed by Govt
2025-01-07
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala says investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks have entered a new phase under theContinue Reading
JICA to continue providing financial & technical assistance to Sri Lanka
2025-01-07
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has assured it will continue its financial and technical assistance to Sri Lanka withoutContinue Reading
‘Clean Sri Lanka’ : Bus Association lashes out at vehicle inspection
2025-01-07
Chairman of the Inter-Provincial Private Bus Owners Association Sarath Vijitha Kumara says a decision will be taken concerning the inspectionContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Jan 07), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Sajith calls for approval of incentive allowance for Parliament staff
2025-01-07
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has requested the authorities to grant the incentive allowance for unused leave of Parliament staffContinue Reading
Four aircraft diverted from Katunayake to Mattala/Trivandrum this morning
2025-01-07
Four aircraft bound for the Katunayake Airport were diverted to the Mattala Airport and the Thiruvananthapuram International Airport in IndiaContinue Reading
Mandatory IMEI registration : Notice for all mobile phone users
2025-01-07
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has announced the implementation of a mandatory IMEI registration system for allContinue Reading
President appoints 5 new Sri Lankan ambassadors
2025-01-07
President Anura Kumara Disanayake appointed a High Commissioner and four Ambassadors to serve in Sri Lanka’s diplomatic service. The officialContinue Reading
Police relaunch ‘Tell IGP’ programme
2025-01-07
The ‘Tell IGP’ online service was relaunched by Sri Lanka Police, under the aegis of Acting Inspector General of PoliceContinue Reading
Complications after cataract surgery : Govt to compensate affected patients
2025-01-07
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says compensation will be provided to patients who developed complications following cataract surgeries at theContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 07), compared to Monday.Continue Reading
Bizzare theft in Nawala : Intruder leaves with single mango (CCTV)
2025-01-07
Nawala residents were left puzzled after an unusual theft incident was reported, where an intruder broke into a house andContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : CBSL Governor shares insights on impact
2025-01-07
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has assured that Sri Lanka’s reserves and debt repayment will not be affected evenContinue Reading