Special networking forum held to expand Sri Lanka’s export sector
2025-04-08
A special networking forum aimed at further expanding Sri Lanka’s export sector globally was successfully held on Monday (07 Apr),Continue Reading
MP Mano calls on Govt to table in Parliament MOUs signed with India
2025-04-08
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader, MP Mano Ganesan, has called on Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to table in Parliament theContinue Reading
Draft Bill to set up Chartered Institute of Media Professionals approved
2025-04-08
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval to proceed with drafting legislation to establish the Chartered Institute of MediaContinue Reading
Fuel deal with Singapore’s Vitol Asia for 92 Octane Petrol gets Cabinet nod
2025-04-08
Cabinet of Ministers has approved a contract to procure five shipments of 92-octane petrol from Vitol Asia Pte. Ltd. ofContinue Reading
18,853 graduates to be recruited under 2025 Budget proposal
2025-04-08
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the programme to recruit 30,000 unemployed graduates and youth to the stateContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued to 16 districts
2025-04-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued a heat alert to 16 districts, effective until tomorrow (09 Apr). Per the advisory,Continue Reading
Colombo Stock Market recovers, crosses 15,000 mark
2025-04-08
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) recovered to 15,127.71 points at the close ofContinue Reading
SL Women’s tri-series : Free entry for public
2025-04-08
The public will be given the opportunity to witness the upcoming tri-nation series to be played between Sri Lanka, India,Continue Reading
Incoming IMF Mission Chief pays courtesy call to PM Harini
2025-04-08
A delegation of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) paid a courtesy call on Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves private sector wage hike effective April 1
2025-04-08
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to raise the minimum wage for private sector employee with the monthlyContinue Reading
One Lankan, Many Mountains: An Adventure for Regional Peace
2025-04-08
By Regina Johnson/Sapan News One man’s journey to climbing mountains symbolizes his struggles and the slow and painful, but inspiringContinue Reading
Govt releases monthly Treasury figures after Hewage’s $20M claim
2025-04-08
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa on Monday revealed the official Treasury data in response to recent controversy surrounding a claimContinue Reading
TRCSL directed to block access to leaked bank data
2025-04-08
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court has ordered the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) to block access to allContinue Reading
Seeduwa shooting : Police reveal more details
2025-04-08
The victim killed in the shooting in Seeduwa today has been identified as a 51-year-old businessman. According to the Police,Continue Reading
Former Minister Viyalendiran released on bail over bribery case
2025-04-08
Former Minister S. Viyalendiran, who was arrested and remanded over corruption allegations, has been released on bail by the ColomboContinue Reading
Parliament suspends live broadcast of MP Archchuna’s speech
2025-04-08
Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan’s speech in Parliament was blocked from live broadcast today, per a previous decision of theContinue Reading
President responds to criticism over why families of politicians are prosecuted
2025-04-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has responded to criticism over investigations involving an elderly woman linked to an alleged fraud case,Continue Reading
SL- South Africa tri-series : India names 15-member squad
2025-04-08
India Women have named their 15-member squad for the upcoming tri-nation series against Sri Lanka and South Africa. The bigContinue Reading