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
New COPF members announced
2025-01-07
New members have been appointed to the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka. ParliamentariansContinue Reading
Paper leak: North Central schools several exams suspended
2025-01-07
The North Central Provincial Education Department has decided to temporarily suspend the third-term examinations of Grade 11 for schools inContinue Reading
Rs. 323 mn spent for Smart Youth Night concerts without proper tender
2025-01-07
Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Eranga Gunasekara says an audit by the National Youth Services Council shows the former governmentContinue Reading
State-sector luxury vehicles to be auctioned before March 1
2025-01-07
The government has instructed state institutions to auction selected luxury vehicles with a high-capacity engine, including V8 models, and provideContinue Reading
Weather today: Few showers in some areas
2025-01-07
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 JANUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 January 2025 A few showers will occur inContinue Reading
Two Killed in Shooting at Watarappala Road, Mount Lavinia
2025-01-07
Two men, aged 36 and 20, were fatally shot by unidentified gunmen early Tuesday on Watarappala Road in Mount Lavinia,Continue Reading
Canadian PM Justin Trudeau to resign
2025-01-06
Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau announced his resignation on Monday, saying he will leave office as soon as the rulingContinue Reading
Is Test Cricket dying for smaller nations? Angelo Mathews’ explosive tweet raises concerns
2025-01-06
Veteran Sri Lankan cricketer Angelo Mathews has expressed dismay at Sri Lanka’s meagre Test cricket schedule, highlighting the concerning lackContinue Reading
South Korea flight accident : Sri Lanka takes precautions at Ratmalana
2025-01-06
A decision has been taken to remove a boundary wall at the Ratmalana Airport, considering the risk it poses forContinue Reading