Sri Lanka, China’s Hainan Province explore new Trade links
2025-11-18
Sri Lanka and China’s Hainan Province have held talks in Colombo aimed at strengthening bilateral trade and expanding opportunities forContinue Reading
Indian Actress removes Breast implants after Doctors link them to Chronic Pain
2025-11-18
Indian actor and model Sherlyn Chopra says she has undergone surgery to remove her breast implants after months of chronicContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to Host ‘Aqua Planet – International Expo 2025’
2025-11-18
Sri Lanka will host “Aqua Planet – Sri Lanka, International Expo 2025” from November 21–23 at Lotus Tower, bringing togetherContinue Reading
Islandwide online traffic fine payments by year-end : Transport Minister
2025-11-18
Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake says online payment of traffic spot fines will soon be available islandwide. “Traffic fines can nowContinue Reading
New Regulations for Female Hotel and Restaurant Staff Working at Night
2025-11-18
The government will submit an amendment to Parliament allowing women above 18 working in hotels and restaurants to serve afterContinue Reading
Government approves 9 new Health Sector Projects
2025-11-18
The Cabinet has approved 9 major health sector development projects as part of the 2026 Public Investment Program. The projectsContinue Reading
Animal rights group decries caged, starved monkeys in Thumpane
2025-11-18
The Animal Welfare Coalition of Sri Lanka has raised concerns over a video circulating on social media showing large numbersContinue Reading
SLPP – GMOA hold talks amidst TU action
2025-11-18
A special discussion between the Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) and senior members of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP)Continue Reading
NPP secures Seethawaka PS after 6-month deadlock with Sarvajana member’s help
2025-11-18
The National People’s Power (NPP) today secured control of the Seethawaka Pradeshiya Sabha, ending a six-month administrative deadlock that followedContinue Reading
Dilith vows to send NPP Govt home in first instance
2025-11-18
Sarva Jana Balawegaya Leader MP Dilith Jayaweera vowed to defeat the government at the first opportunity. Addressing Parliament Jayaweera condemnedContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa marks 80th birthday as Indian envoy visits Carlton House
2025-11-18
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the Indian Consul General in Hambantota, Shri Harvinder Singh, visited him at Carlton House inContinue Reading
Govt to allow local manufacturers to supply school shoes under new voucher scheme
2025-11-18
The government is exploring the possibility of allowing registered local footwear manufacturers to supply school shoes for students under theContinue Reading
BBS Gnanasara Thera visits Trinco site, condemns police action
2025-11-18
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagodaaththe Gnanasara Thera visited Trincomalee today, following tensions over the removal of aContinue Reading
Coastal Dept clarifies Trinco incident, cites illegal commercial expansion
2025-11-18
The Coast Conservation and Coastal Resource Management Department (CC&CRM) has issued an official clarification regarding the tense situation reported nearContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-11-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Police Minister warns against politicizing Trincomalee dispute
2025-11-18
Minister Ananda Wijepala has warned individuals to refrain from politicizing and creating racial or communal tensions using the recent incidentContinue Reading
Digital payment app UPI launched for Sri Lankan pilgrims visiting India
2025-11-18
A pilot initiative introducing the digital payment facility, UPI One World, for Sri Lankan Buddhist pilgrims visiting India was launchedContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Bill to repeal Parliamentary Pension Entitlements
2025-11-18
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to present the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to Parliament for its consent. PolicyContinue Reading