Minister reveals lease cost of newly acquired Aircraft
2025-06-05
Minister of Civil Aviation Bimal Rathnayake today disclosed in Parliament the financial fraud that had taken place related to theContinue Reading
Private Member’s Bill to amend Provincial Councils Elections Act presented to Parliament
2025-06-05
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam today presented a Private Member’s Bill to Parliament proposing amendments to the Provincial Councils ElectionsContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-06-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (05 June), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
New AI equipment for buses in 02 months – Transport Minister
2025-06-05
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake says Artificial Intelligence (AI) controlled equipment will be installed in long-distance buses belonging to theContinue Reading
Female state bank officers arrested over Rs. 99.3 Mn fraud
2025-06-05
Three female officers of a state bank have been arrested for defrauding a sum of Rs. 99.3 million. According toContinue Reading
Govt confirms presence of four Israeli religious centres in Sri Lanka
2025-06-05
Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs, Hiniduma Sunil Senevi, has acknowledged the presence of four Israeli religious centres inContinue Reading
“RCB should be sued” : India World Cup winner slams on stampede
2025-06-05
Former Indian cricketer Madan Lal has strongly criticized the poor planning and crowd management during Royal Challengers Bengaluru’s (RCB) IPLContinue Reading
Coastal Caretaker appointment programme launched
2025-06-05
“Beautiful Coastline – Attractive Destination”: Coastal Caretaker Appointment Programme Launches A special initiative to appoint individuals as caretakers of coastalContinue Reading
Proposal for Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs
2025-06-05
A proposal to establish a Parliamentary Caucus on Arts and Cultural Affairs in the Tenth Parliament was submitted to theContinue Reading
Imported salt costs Rs. 77-80 : Trade Minister warns importers
2025-06-05
Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe has warned that the government will be forced to announce a Maximum Retail Price (MRP)Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-06-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 June),Continue Reading
Beyond the Numbers: The Real Costs and Benefits of Migration for Migrant Mothers
2025-06-05
By Yashora Gunawardena (IPS Research Assistant) A recent IPS study brings out the reality of Sri Lankan Female Migrant WorkersContinue Reading
New Govt Fertility Centre reports first successful IVF treatment
2025-06-05
The new Government Fertility Centre established at the Ragama Medical Faculty of the University of Kelaniya has reported its firstContinue Reading
Supplementary Medical Professionals launch token strike
2025-06-05
Supplementary Medical Professionals have launched an Island-wide token strike since 08.00 am today over 05 key demands. General Secretary ofContinue Reading
Sachithra Senanayake first Cricketer indicted under new match-fixing law
2025-06-05
Former Sri Lankan cricketer Sachithra Senanayake has been indicted before the Hambantota High Court over allegations of match-fixing during theContinue Reading
Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission
2025-06-05
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today. Shasheendra RajapaksaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Plastic Dilemma: A Nation of delayed action and purpose
2025-06-05
By Lakshan Madurasinghe, a concerned citizen. Another year, another World Environment Day, and another theme to rally behind. This year,Continue Reading
Chinese woman arrested over financial fraud in Sri Lanka
2025-06-05
The Colombo Fraud Investigations Bureau has arrested a 54-year-old Chinese woman over two complaints of financial fraud. The Police sayContinue Reading