Claims on unsafe water treatment chemicals misleading : Govt
2025-02-07
Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody dismissed MP D.V. Chanaka’s claims about unsafe water treatment chemicals, calling them misleading. MPContinue Reading
554 Sri Lankans Recruited by Russian Military, 59 Killed
2025-02-07
A total of 554 Sri Lankans have been recruited by the Russian military for the war in Ukraine, with 59Continue Reading
03 suspects on Interpol Red Notice extradited to Sri Lanka
2025-02-07
Three suspects, wanted in connection with multiple crimes committed in the country, extradited from Dubai today, Police said. Ranmuni MaheshContinue Reading
River in Argentina turns red (Video)
2025-02-07
A canal in a suburb of Argentina’s capital Buenos Aires turned bright red on Thursday, alarming local residents. Pictures andContinue Reading
Bering Air flight with 10 people missing
2025-02-07
A Bering Air flight with 10 people on board reportedly lost contact with radar near Nome, Alaska, on Friday, accordingContinue Reading
Yupun finishes second at Tampere Indoor Meet in Finland
2025-02-07
Sri Lankan sprinter Yupun Abeykoon clocked a season-best time of 6.66 seconds to finish second in the 60-meter event atContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-02-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Feb 7) compared to Thursday. AtContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches EU-backed 10-year plan to boost coconut exports
2025-02-07
Sri Lanka’s coconut industry is set to expand under a European Union-backed 10-year strategic plan aimed at reaching a USDContinue Reading
Colombo postal employee sentenced to 28 years for bribery
2025-02-07
Colombo High Court has sentenced a Central Mail Exchange office assistant to 28 years of rigorous imprisonment, to be completedContinue Reading
DMT official arrested over illegal vehicle registration
2025-02-07
A Deputy Commissioner of the Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) in Sri Lanka has been arrested by the Commission toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police Lifeguards Rescue Four Foreign Nationals in Separate Incidents
2025-02-07
Police lifeguards rescued four Russian nationals in two separate drowning incidents along Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast on Feb. 6, authoritiesContinue Reading
Kazakh National Drowns at Bentota Beach
2025-02-07
A 63 year-old Kazakh national drowned while swimming at Bentota Beach on the afternoon of Feb. 6, authorities said. TheContinue Reading
Weather today: Mainly fair weather
2025-02-07
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 FEBRUARY 2025 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 07 February 2025 Mainly fair weather will prevail overContinue Reading
Fire Breaks Out at Krrish Building in Colombo Fort
2025-02-06
A fire erupted at the partially constructed Krrish building in Colombo Fort. The Fire Brigade confirmed that three fire-fighting vehiclesContinue Reading
Govt to launch three new digital initiatives on Friday
2025-02-06
Taking a significant step towards transforming the country into a digital society, three new digital initiatives will be introduced tomorrowContinue Reading
Next USD 333 million loan : President meets IMF
2025-02-06
A comprehensive discussion regarding the progress of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) agreed with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) tookContinue Reading
New Commanders of the Tri-Forces meet the President
2025-02-06
The newly appointed Commander of the Tri-Forces met with Commander-in-Chief, President Anura Kumara Disanayake this afternoon (6th) at the PresidentialContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Vision as an Indian Ocean Hub: Strengthening Trade, Connectivity, and Regional Stability
2025-02-06
Vijitha Herath, Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment, and Tourism of Sri Lanka, delivered the keynote address at HDUCIM, emphasizingContinue Reading
