Bangladesh U17 national team tour of Sri Lanka schedule announced
2024-11-20
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the schedule for the Bangladesh U17 National Team tour of Sri Lanka. The BangladeshContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-11-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Nov 20), compared to Tuesday. AtContinue Reading
“This is a Govt of Sri Lankans” Minister Bimal on cabinet criticism
2024-11-20
Minister Bimal Rathnayake has shot down criticisms of a lack of inclusivity in the newly appointed Cabinet, stating that theContinue Reading
03-day Orientation Programme for newly elected MPs
2024-11-20
An orientation programme for newly elected members of parliament will be held at the Parliament premises next week, from 25Continue Reading
How SL’s first vision-impaired MP lost his eyesight playing cricket
2024-11-20
Sri Lanka’s first-ever vision-impaired Member of Parliament, Sugath Wasantha de Silva has requested the public to immediately seek medical attentionContinue Reading
Rs 75 mn theft : One suspect arrested
2024-11-20
A 35-year-old man has been arrested in connection to the theft of Rs. 75 million from a van belonging toContinue Reading
Harin Fernando arrested over ‘Messi 10’ campaign
2024-11-20
Former Minister Harin Fernando was arrested by the Badulla Police today on charges of violating the Election Laws of theContinue Reading
Easter Attacks : Pillayan in CID
2024-11-20
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as Pillayan, appeared at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today to provide aContinue Reading
Sri Lankan British schoolboy becomes author at 15
2024-11-20
A Sri Lankan British schoolboy in the United Kingdom (UK), Maxim Pathirana, has published his first-ever novel at the ageContinue Reading
SL High Commission in the Maldives launches Sri Lanka Business Council
2024-11-20
The Sri Lanka Business Council of the Maldives (SLBCM) was officially launched in Malé recently (12 Nov), marking a majorContinue Reading
Showers above 75 mm expected in some areas today
2024-11-20
The Department of Meteorology says fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western andContinue Reading
ADB approves USD 200 mn loan to Sri Lanka
2024-11-19
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri LankaContinue Reading
Former Canadian Ambassador highlights why NPP’s win matters
2024-11-19
Former Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David Mckinnon has called out the lack of coverage on Sri Lanka’s NovemberContinue Reading
SJB’s One national list MP gazetted
2024-11-19
An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued announcing the name of Ranjith Madduma Bandara as a National List MP from SamagiContinue Reading
Special Weather Alert : Low pressure area around 23rd
2024-11-19
For the Island and Bay of Bengal Sea areas. A low pressure area is likely to form over southeast BayContinue Reading
Aruni Ranaraja appointed as New Foreign Ministry Secretary
2024-11-19
Aruni Ranaraja has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, replacing Aruni Wijewardena. A seasonedContinue Reading
18 new Ministry secretaries appointed
2024-11-19
The appointment of the new Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and Secretaries for 16 Ministries was heldContinue Reading
New Sports Minister assumes duties
2024-11-19
Sunil Kumara Gamage today assumed duties as the 21st Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of Sri Lanka. The MinisterContinue Reading