No arrest : Pastor Jerome arrives in Sri Lanka
2023-11-29
Controversial Sri Lankan Pastor, Jerome Fernando arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (Nov 29). Pastor Jerome Fernando is expected toContinue Reading
Women’s shelters in Sri Lanka support survivors of gender-based violence
2023-11-29
“In our society, there is a belief that domestic violence should be kept behind closed doors and not discussed openly”,Continue Reading
SL needs US$100 Bn to become a net zero emitter by 2040 – President
2023-11-29
Sri Lanka needs US$100 billion to become a net zero emitter by 2040, President Ranil Wickremesinghe said on Tuesday (NovContinue Reading
Netherlands hands over 06 artefacts of Sri Lankan origin after over 200 years
2023-11-29
The six (06) Sri Lankan artefacts that were in possession of the Netherlands have been physically returned to Sri LankaContinue Reading
Fake O/L & A/L result sheets : Group arrested
2023-11-29
Four suspects have been arrested in Kegalle for creating fake GCE Ordinary Level and Advanced Level Examination result sheets similarContinue Reading
Fiscal Consolidation via Value Added Taxes: Opportunities and Challenges
2023-11-29
Sri Lanka urgently needs to intensify revenue collection for macroeconomic stability and more inclusive and sustainable growth. The recent economicContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Showery weather condition expected to enhance over Sri Lanka
2023-11-29
The showery weather condition is expected to enhance over Sri Lanka due to an atmospheric disturbance over the Southeast BayContinue Reading
Indian rescuers save all 41 labourers after 17 days trapped
2023-11-28
All 41 workers buried under a collapsed Himalayan road tunnel are now free after a 17-day ordeal. “I am completelyContinue Reading
Rs. 116 Mn Tax arrears paid : Suspension lifted on two main distilleries
2023-11-28
Alcohol production at two of the main distilleries of Sri Lanka, which was temporarily suspended by the Excise Department earlierContinue Reading
Historical building land to be provided for CTC forest farming project
2023-11-28
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to provide a portion of land from the historical Maduwanwela Nindagama Watte to theContinue Reading
Namibia book T20 WC spot, 4 teams including Zimbabwe fighting for final slot
2023-11-28
Namibia beat Tanzania by 58 runs to confirm their berth at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2024 in theContinue Reading
President outlines plans to make Colombo an Entertainment Hub
2023-11-28
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has outlined a comprehensive strategy to propel Sri Lanka’s tourism sector to new heights. Addressing the 58thContinue Reading
Registration of specialist physicians : New Cabinet decision
2023-11-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has decided to grant approval to prepare a draft bill for the amendment of Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Rs. 277 Mn loss for SLRC & Rs. 457 Mn loss for SLBC in 2023 : New action proposed
2023-11-28
The Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) and the Sri Lanka Broadcasting Corporation (SLBC) will be converted into a public company,Continue Reading
Govt signs US$ 60 Mn loan agreement with ADB
2023-11-28
The government has signed a loan agreement of US$ 60 million with the Asian Development Bank (ADB) under the SecondContinue Reading
Labour Minister disappointed over delays caused by state officials
2023-11-28
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has expressed dissatisfaction over the delay in implementing a low-interest housing loanContinue Reading
Heavy rain alert issued for 11 districts
2023-11-28
Showery weather condition is expected to enhance over the island due to an atmospheric disturbance over Southeast Bay of BengalContinue Reading
Police accused of disrupting Maaveerar Remembrance Day
2023-11-28
The commemoration of Maaveerar Naal, a remembrance day observed by Sri Lankan Tamils to remember the deaths of militants whoContinue Reading