Adani project : Ranil warns Govt ahead of Modi visit
2025-04-02
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says all renewable energy proposals approved during his administration were subjected to a thorough evaluation processContinue Reading
Next week Parliament schedule announced
2025-04-02
Parliament to convene on April 8th, 9th, and 10th Two-day debate on the Report of the Commission of Inquiry intoContinue Reading
‘Heyy Monk’ Saddharathana Thero expelled by Ramanna Nikaya
2025-04-02
The Karaka Sabha of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya has decided to expel Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thero from theContinue Reading
Ranil Haamu Mahaththaya won’t be arrested : Dilith
2025-04-02
Leader of Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera accused the government of using loopholes in the law toContinue Reading
New Regional Immigration office to be established in Jaffna
2025-04-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a new regional office of the Department of Immigration and EmigrationContinue Reading
UK Sanctions on 4 Sri Lankans: Cabinet appoints Ministerial Committe
2025-04-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has taken note of the United Kingdom’s recent decision to impose sanctions on four Sri LankanContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-04-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (02 Apr), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Tamil Nadu passes resolution to retrieve Sri Lanka’s Katchatheevu island
2025-04-02
The Tamil Nadu Assembly unanimously passed a resolution urging the Union government to take steps to retrieve Katchatheevu Island fromContinue Reading
Motion to remove Deshabandu from IGP role in Parliament next week
2025-04-02
Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickremeratne has announced that the motion to remove suspended Inspector General of Police (IGP) DeshabanduContinue Reading
Sri Lanka pledges USD 1 million aid to Myanmar
2025-04-02
As a gesture of support, the Government of Sri Lanka has pledged USD 1 million in humanitarian aid to assistContinue Reading
Trincomalee Police assault : 06 arrested
2025-04-02
Police have arrested six individuals in connection with an incident of obstructing the official duties of a Police officer inContinue Reading
Factum Special Perspective: Modi in Sri Lanka
2025-04-02
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to land in Sri Lanka on Friday, April 4. Over the next twoContinue Reading
Food Security Committee recommends importing rice
2025-04-02
Sri Lanka’s Food Security Committee has recommended the import of rice to address possible shortages and ensure availability for vulnerableContinue Reading
High tourists arrivals : numbers released
2025-04-02
229,298 tourists arrived in the country in March 2025, bringing total arrivals for the first quarter of the year toContinue Reading
Private sector minimum wage to be increased
2025-04-02
The Ministry of Labour has announced plans to amend existing legislation to raise the monthly minimum wage for private sectorContinue Reading
Val Kilmer : ‘Batman’ and ‘Top Gun’ actor passes away at 65
2025-04-02
Val Kilmer, who starred in films including “Top Gun,” “The Doors,” and “Batman Forever” passed away at the age ofContinue Reading
Family dispute turns deadly in Ja-Ela: 24-year-old stabbed to death
2025-04-02
A 24-year-old man has been stabbed to death in the St. Matthew’s Road area in Ekala, within the Ja-Ela PoliceContinue Reading
Ranil’s House Arson : Deputy Minister denies media reports
2025-04-02
Deputy Minister of Youth Affairs Eranga Gunasekara has denied media reports claiming he was named a suspect in the arsonContinue Reading