2025 Appropriation Bill presented to Parliament
2025-01-09
The Appropriation Bill to allocate funds for government expenditure for the 2025 financial year was presented to Parliament today. PrimeContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 09), compared to Wednesday. AtContinue Reading
Court announces punishment for Gnanasara Thera
2025-01-09
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has sentenced Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera to 09 months simpleContinue Reading
10 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
2025-01-09
The Sri Lanka Navy and Coast Guard have arrested 10 Indian fishermen on an Indian fishing boat found poaching inContinue Reading
Shootings continue : One injured this morning
2025-01-09
The driver of a three-wheeler has been injured in a shooting reported in the Ahungalla area today. The Police saidContinue Reading
Govt Minister inspects Lotus Tower
2025-01-09
Minister of Urban Development, Construction, and Housing, Anura Karunathilake engaged in an inspection tour of the Colombo Lotus Tower yesterday. Continue Reading
Rs. 15 Million daily tax revenue proposal to save the Environment
2025-01-09
The Center for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has urged the government to implement the tax on single-use plastics as stated inContinue Reading
Five key proposals passed ahead of President’s China visit
2025-01-09
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved 05 proposals related to cooperation with the Government of China in various sectors. Continue Reading
BOI : New US$ 1.06 mn project announced
2025-01-09
FUSION APPAREL (PVT) LTD, the joint venture of Brandix signed an agreement with Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) withContinue Reading
Undial/ hawala systems : More details from COPF
2025-01-09
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has 3 Regulations out of the 4 taken into consideration and an OrderContinue Reading
Can over 65-year-olds get a Passenger Transport driving licence?
2025-01-09
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake has clarified that licences for drivers of public transportation will be given until the ageContinue Reading
Weather today: Several spells of showers
2025-01-09
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 January 2025 Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and UvaContinue Reading
Australia name squad for Sri Lanka tour: One key change
2025-01-09
Interim captain appointed and potential debutant named in Australia’s 16-player squad for Sri Lanka Test series. Steve Smith has beenContinue Reading
Katunayake Airport Terminal Project : JICA chief visits
2025-01-08
Senior Vice President of JICA Meets AASL Chairman to Discuss Phase II Airport Development. A high-level delegation led by Mr.Continue Reading
Kerala police use AI tools to solve 19 year old triple murder case
2025-01-08
The police in Kerala have used AI tools with advanced facial recognition technology to solve a 19-year-old murder case ofContinue Reading
Dead Dolphins found on Wilpattu coastline under investigation
2025-01-08
The carcasses of 11 dolphins were discovered along the coastal boundary of Wilpattu National Park, prompting an investigation by wildlifeContinue Reading
National Initiative for R&D Commercialization launched
2025-01-08
President Anura Kumara Disanayake emphasized that Sri Lanka can enhance its position in the global market through a robust newContinue Reading
“India’s grant assistance to Sri Lanka stands at USD 780 million”
2025-01-08
India has strengthened its role as a key development partner for Sri Lanka, providing grant assistance totaling $780 million, accordingContinue Reading
