33 yr old Russian drowns in Hikkaduwa
2024-12-27
A 33-year-old Russian tourist has died after drowning in the seas off the Thiranagama area in Hikkaduwa yesterday. The PoliceContinue Reading
Progress of the Committee appointed on welfare of war veterans reviewed
2024-12-27
A progress review meeting of the committee tasked with addressing the welfare and benefits of families of fallen war veteransContinue Reading
Rain expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today
2024-12-27
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Several spells of showersContinue Reading
Former Indian PM Manmohan Singh passed away
2024-12-26
Former Indian prime minister Manmohan Singh dies at 92 He was admitted to the emergency department of the All IndiaContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-12-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Dec 26), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Economic Stabilization Process advances under new Government
2024-12-26
The Government of Sri Lanka provided an update on the economic stabilization process and the proposed relief packages for theContinue Reading
Govt accused of arbitrary transfers at state & provincial council levels
2024-12-26
The opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) party has established a special unit to investigate arbitrary transfers being carried out atContinue Reading
Clash with Aussie player : Virat Kohli’s punishment revealed
2024-12-26
The ICC has reportedly handed out punishment to India batting superstar Virat Kohli for shoulder bumping Australian debutant Sam KonstasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka achieving 02 mn tourist target : Former Tourism Minister applauds
2024-12-26
Former tourism minister Harin Fernando has applauded Sri Lanka’s achievement of welcoming its 02 millionth tourist arrival today. Taking toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records 02 millionth tourist arrival
2024-12-26
Sri Lanka recorded its two millionth tourist arrival today, according to Sri Lanka Tourism. Sri Lanka Tourism revealed that theContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-12-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Dec 26), compared to Monday. AtContinue Reading
Man arrested for murdering 70 yr old woman using poisonous injection
2024-12-26
The suspect wanted in connection to the murder of a 70-year-old woman by administering a poisonous injection, has been arrestedContinue Reading
Tourist drowns and 5 rescued in separate incidents in Hikkaduwa
2024-12-26
Five foreign tourists were rescued, and one was reported dead in separate drowning incidents in Hikkaduwa reported in the lastContinue Reading
18-hour water cut in Kalutara District
2024-12-26
An 18-hour water cut has been imposed in several parts of the Kalutara District due to urgent maintenance work. AccordingContinue Reading
Festive season scams on the rise : SLCERT
2024-12-26
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned of an increase in online financial scams targeting the festiveContinue Reading
Two-minutes silence observed to mark National Safety Day
2024-12-26
Sri Lanka marked National Safety Day today by commemorating all those who lost their lives in various disasters in theContinue Reading
Nighttime vehicle inspections : New directive from Acting IGP
2024-12-26
All Police personnel engaged in the nighttime inspection of vehicles have been instructed to wear luminous jackets and gloves. TheyContinue Reading
Virat Kohli shoulders Sam Konstas at MCG, video goes viral
2024-12-26
A possible suspension looms for Indian veteran Virat Kohli, after he made forceful contact with Australian debutant Sam Konstas inContinue Reading