England captain Ben Stokes home targeted by masked gang
2024-10-31
England Cricketer Ben Stokes appeals for return of stolen items after home is burgled during Pakistan tour APPEAL On theContinue Reading
Railway station masters strike called off for Deepavali
2024-10-30
The trade union action launched by railway station masters will end tonight (30) at midnight, according to Sanjaya Jayasundara, theContinue Reading
UK raises taxes by £40 billion
2024-10-30
Nearly four months after taking office, the U.K.’s new Labour government on Wednesday unveiled a debut budget plan that willContinue Reading
President slams TV channel over Fake News
2024-10-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has urged media institutions to abandon unethical practices and adopt a new, democratic approach in journalism.Continue Reading
Five old buildings collapse in Panadura
2024-10-30
Five two-story buildings on a popular street in Panadura collapsed simultaneously today, covering the area near Galle Road in dust.Continue Reading
Several Provinces declare school holiday for Deepavali
2024-10-30
Several Provinces have declared Friday, 01 November 2024, a school holiday in view of the Deepavali Festival commemorated tomorrow. AccordingContinue Reading
SL & China hold talks on future engagements
2024-10-30
Sri Lanka and China have engaged in discussions on future engagements, with both parties emphasizing a commitment to deepening bilateralContinue Reading
Long queues for Passports today as well
2024-10-30
Long queues were reported at the Passport Office in Battaramulla today as well, despite Government Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath havingContinue Reading
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several districts
2024-10-30
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for several districts effective until 11.30 pm today. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Strike : Station Masters to halt Ticketing duties
2024-10-30
The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union announced that its members will refrain from all ticketing duties starting at 4:30Continue Reading
Colombo inflation rate drops further in October
2024-10-30
The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) recorded a decrease in the overall inflation rate to (-0.8)% in October 2024, comparedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 30), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
18 yr old boyfriend arrested for murdering 19 yr old girlfriend
2024-10-30
A man who had murdered his girlfriend by assaulting her with a rock has been apprehended by the Payagala PoliceContinue Reading
UDV candidate leaves party questioning Ranjan & Dilshan’s candidacies
2024-10-30
A Colombo District candidate of the United Democratic Voice (UDV) party headed by actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake has announced his decisionContinue Reading
Upul Tharanga’s complaint : Court of Appeal revokes warrant
2024-10-30
The Court of Appeal today ordered to recall the warrant issued to arrest the Chairman of Selectors at Sri LankaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Sumathi Dharmawardena gets big ICC role
2024-10-30
ICC appoints new Independent Chair of the Anti-Corruption Unit The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of SumathiContinue Reading
SC dismisses petition challenging Ranjan’s candidacy
2024-10-30
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition that was filed contesting the candidacy ofContinue Reading
Johnston released on bail
2024-10-30
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been released on bail in connection to the case related to an illegally assembled luxuryContinue Reading