Nagoda shooting : Three arrested for aiding crime
2025-05-22
Three suspects have been arrested in connection with the shooting incident in Nagoda, Kalutara, on 04 May, where one individualContinue Reading
BOC and NSB record historic profits for 2024
2025-05-22
The Bank of Ceylon (BOC) and the National Savings Bank (NSB) reported record-breaking profits for the year 2024, marking aContinue Reading
No new COVID-19 variant in Sri Lanka : Health Ministry
2025-05-22
There is no risk of a new COVID-19 variant spreading in Sri Lanka Secretary to the Ministry of Health andContinue Reading
Rs. 800 Mn. spent on stray dogs annually : Deputy Health Minister
2025-05-22
The Government is spending a total of Rs. 800 million annually to address the issue of stray dogs, including vaccinationContinue Reading
Ministry moves to correct imbalance in Development Officer Deployment
2025-05-22
The Ministry of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government has begun efforts to address the uneven distribution of DevelopmentContinue Reading
WATCH : Elephant calf refuses to leave injured mother
2025-05-22
Wildlife officials have treated an elephant that was found in a critical state in a forest area in the ThirappaneContinue Reading
Five arrested with 7 kilos of Kush at BIA
2025-05-22
Five passengers have been arrested with 7.15 kilos of Kush cannabis at the Katunayake Airport. According to the Police, theContinue Reading
BASL raises concerns over Police request to surrender Lawyer’s mobile phone
2025-05-22
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly objected to a verbal request made by the Colombo Crimes DivisionContinue Reading
Sajith tweets after “Silenced in Parliament”
2025-05-22
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over a possible hike in water tariffs, citing the impact on already-strained households.Continue Reading
Govt committed to protecting religious & cultural heritage – PM
2025-05-22
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government is committed to safeguarding religious and cultural heritage. The PM made these remarksContinue Reading
UNP to appoint Local Councillors based on vote percentage
2025-05-22
The United National Party (UNP) has decided that representatives to local government bodies will be appointed solely based on theContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Amber alert issued to 18 districts
2025-05-22
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and the HambantotaContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (22 May), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Saudi enhances Hajj 2025 experience through digital transformation
2025-05-22
By Khalidh Rizwan In alignment with Vision 2030, the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia continues its trailblazing digital transformation, marking HajjContinue Reading
Independent service providers or employees : Cricketers in court challenging IRD
2025-05-22
A group of Sri Lankan cricketers have arrived in court today in connection with a hearing on the writContinue Reading
Over 100 kilos of heroin seized in Weeraketiya
2025-05-22
Two suspects have been arrested with over 100 kilograms of heroin in Weeraketiya, Hambantota. According to the Police, the narcoticsContinue Reading
COPF approves revisions to advance account limits for key ministries and depts
2025-05-22
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the resolution for the revision of the limits of several AdvanceContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 May),Continue Reading