UN-Affiliated Vietnamese Buddhist society funded Private Jet for President’s return
2025-05-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s return to Sri Lanka on May 6 aboard a private jet sparked debate in Parliament today,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms non-aligned stance amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
2025-05-08
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s non-aligned position in the event of a potential escalation in tensions between IndiaContinue Reading
Severe lightning : Red alert issued to 16 districts
2025-05-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Central, Uva, Eastern, Northern, North-central provinces andContinue Reading
Colombo Schoolgirl Death : Teacher transferred with immediate effect
2025-05-08
The Ministry of Education has taken steps to immediately transfer the school teacher of a Colombo girls’ school related toContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-05-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08 May), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
SL delegation meets ADB President
2025-05-08
A Sri Lankan delegation, led by Treasury Secretary Mahinda Siriwardana, has met with Asian Development Bank (ADB) President Masato KandaContinue Reading
Kashmir updates : India & Pakistan exchange fire overnight
2025-05-08
The Indian army said its soldiers exchanged fire with the Pakistani army overnight along the de facto border in Kashmir.Continue Reading
Govt reveals “massive cost” Ranil spent for 23 foreign tours
2025-05-08
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe incurred expenses totalling Rs. 1.27 billion for 23 overseas visits between 2022 and 2024, Chief GovernmentContinue Reading
Will the Electricity price increase? Energy Minister replies
2025-05-08
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody says the government hopes to keep electricity tariffs unchanged. Speaking in Parliament today, Minister JayakodyContinue Reading
SriLankan announces cancellation of all flights to Pakistan
2025-05-08
SriLankan Airlines has announced that all flights to Pakistan have been cancelled over safety concerns due to instructions issued regardingContinue Reading
New Commissioner General of Examinations appointed
2025-05-08
Subhashini Indika Kumari Liyanage has been appointed Commissioner General of Examinations, effective immediately. She previously served as an Examinations CommissionerContinue Reading
Petition in SC seeking to invalidate Sri Lanka-India MoUs
2025-05-08
A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking to invalidate seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signedContinue Reading
Pakistan claims 12 Indian Drones shot down, including one near Lahore
2025-05-08
Pakistan’s military said on Thursday that it shot down 12 drones sent by India in an alleged violation of itsContinue Reading
Members appointed to 6 Parliamentary Sectoral Oversight Committees
2025-05-08
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne today informed Parliament of the members nominated by the Committee of Selection to serve on 6 SectoralContinue Reading
Wilpattu unauthorized road : 15 year trial ends in favour of petitioners
2025-05-08
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has terminated the case filed challenging the illegal opening of roads within the WilpattuContinue Reading
Massive protest in front of Colombo school over student death (Video)
2025-05-08
A protest has been held in front of a prominent girls’ school in Bambalapitiya, seeking justice for a former studentContinue Reading
Man remanded over phone ringing in court & dying in prison : Govt responds
2025-05-08
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says several investigations are underway into the death of a suspect in remand custody, after heContinue Reading
Court blow for Former Minister Patali as Petition rejected
2025-05-08
The Supreme Court has dismissed the appeal filed by former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka seeking an order to quash theContinue Reading
