UK MPs vote in favour of historic bill to allow assisted dying
2024-11-30
UK MPs have taken a historic step towards legalising assisted dying in England and Wales, by voting in favour ofContinue Reading
Prof. Gishan Dissanaike appointed Dean of Cambridge Judge Business School
2024-11-29
Sri Lankan born Professor Gishan Dissanaike has been named as the new Dean of Cambridge Judge Business School, University ofContinue Reading
35 MPs submit requests for housing
2024-11-29
35 MPs have already submitted requests for official residences at the Madiwela Housing Complex, Secretary-General of Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera said.Continue Reading
Water cut in parts of Colombo
2024-11-29
Water supply has been disrupted in some parts of Colombo today, the National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) announced.Continue Reading
Drop in air quality in several parts of Sri Lanka
2024-11-29
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) says the air quality index has risen in several areas of Sri Lanka, including Colombo.Continue Reading
Office on Missing Persons : Vacancies announced for members
2024-11-29
Applications have been called for the appointment of members to the Office on Missing Persons (OMP), according to a ParliamentContinue Reading
Drop in CCPI Overall Rate of Inflation : November 2024 figures released
2024-11-29
The overall rate of inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, decreased to (-2.1)%Continue Reading
Death toll due to adverse weather increases to 14
2024-11-29
The death toll due to inclement weather in Sri Lanka has risen to 14 persons, as of 12.00 noon today,Continue Reading
Advisory issued for Naval & fishing communities for next 24 hours
2024-11-29
Naval and fishing communities are warned not to venture to the deep and shallow sea areas extending from Puttalam toContinue Reading
Deep depression : Weather forecast at 12.00 noon
2024-11-29
The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal, located about 260 km northeast of Trincomalee and 305km east-northeast ofContinue Reading
Foreign Minister stresses importance of safe & rights-based migration
2024-11-29
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath has stressed the importance of ensuring safe, orderly, regular, rights-basedContinue Reading
WP launches ‘Tell the Governor’ hotline for public grievances
2024-11-29
The Western Province Governor’s Office is set to introduce a quick response special operations unit at the office premises fromContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-11-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Nov 29), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
‘Rajarata Rejina’ derails affecting train services
2024-11-29
The ‘Rajarata Rejina’ train from Anuradhapura to Beliatta derailed this morning (29) between the Colombo Fort and Secretariat Halt railwayContinue Reading
Tenders called to import 70,000 metric tonnes of Nadu rice
2024-11-29
Tenders have been called from suppliers to import 70,000 metric tonnes of Nadu rice from India, Lanka Sathosa Chairman SamithaContinue Reading
JICA team visits Sri Lanka’s Viridis to study plastic management
2024-11-29
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) technical team for ‘Strengthening plastic management capacity in Sri Lanka’ has visited Viridis, aContinue Reading
Yevan David to take Sri Lanka to Formula 1
2024-11-29
Yevan David, the nation’s trailblazing Formula 3 racer, shared his remarkable story at the ‘Unveiling the Journey of Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
SriLankan takes over maintenance of Jetstar Asia
2024-11-29
SriLankan Engineering has signed a long-term line maintenance agreement with Singapore’s Jetstar Asia. As the trusted leader in aircraft maintenance,Continue Reading
