“Use of force not acceptable” India summons Sri Lanka envoy to protest
2025-01-28
India on Tuesday unequivocally criticised the incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy that injured five Indian fishermen nearContinue Reading
Sri Lankan universities to sign MOUs with 10 foreign universities
2025-01-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved proposals to enter into Memorandums of Understanding between Sri Lankan Universities and Foreign UniversitiesContinue Reading
Johann Peries becomes first Sri Lankan to summit Antarctica’s Mount Vinson
2025-01-28
Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peries has reached the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest mountain in Antarctica at 4,892 meters.Continue Reading
Adani project : What’s happening now?
2025-01-28
The government has commenced the process of reviewing the prices offered by India’s Adani Group for the 484 MW windContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (Jan 28), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Two hand grenades recovered from Beliatta temple premises
2025-01-28
The Beliatta Police recovered two hand grenades from a plot of land attached to a Buddhist Temple in the NihaluwaContinue Reading
New Chairpersons appointed to 03 Parliamentary Committees
2025-01-28
New Chairpersons have been appointed for the Parliamentary Committee on Public Petitions, Committee on Ways and Means, and Committee onContinue Reading
Imports : Only 4 vehicle categories allowed as of now
2025-01-28
The Vehicle Importers Association says the Gazette issued yesterday on the removal of the temporary ban on vehicle imports appliesContinue Reading
Dollar rates in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 28) compared to Monday. AtContinue Reading
20 more check-in counters at Katunayake Airport?
2025-01-28
A decision has been taken to include at least 20 more check-in counters at the Katunayake Airport due to theContinue Reading
Ramadan Festival : Imported dates tax reduced to Rs. 1
2025-01-28
A Gazette notification has been issued granting tax concessions for dates imported to be distributed free of charge during theContinue Reading
President gives new revenue target for Customs, reveals new plans
2025-01-28
The Customs Department must work collectively to achieve its targeted revenue of Rs. 2,550 billion, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.Continue Reading
Suspect arrested for attempting to extort Rs. 5 Mn from businessman
2025-01-28
One suspect, among two, has been arrested for threatening a businessman and his wife living in Thalawathugoda to extort Rs.Continue Reading
Over 300 complaints related to severe sexual abuse of children in 2024
2025-01-28
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) states that 321 complaints were received in 2024 regarding incidents of severe sexual abuseContinue Reading
“Planet Parade” : Best viewing times
2025-01-28
The rare occurrence known as a “planet parade,” where six planets align in a striking formation visible across the NorthernContinue Reading
India offers 200 fully funded scholarships for Sri Lankan students
2025-01-28
The Government of India has announced 200 fully funded scholarships for Sri Lankan nationals. According to the Indian High CommissionContinue Reading
Rainfall Expected in Six Provinces Over the Coming Days
2025-01-28
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 28 JANUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 28 January 2025 From today, the rainy condition isContinue Reading
Yoshitha’s arrest & bail : Statement from Justice Minister
2025-01-27
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara refuted misleading reports regarding the recent arrest of Yoshitha Rajapaksa, who was remanded for two daysContinue Reading