Cabinet approves Rs. 581 Mn for development of 25 towns under ‘Mithuru Purawara’ initiative
2026-06-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the allocation of an estimated Rs. 581 million under the Clean Sri Lanka programmeContinue Reading
Minister reiterates substandard coal costs will not be passed on to public
2026-06-02
The government will not pass any financial burden arising from substandard coal shipments onto electricity consumers, Cabinet Spokesman and MinisterContinue Reading
No bus fare hike despite fuel price increase: Deputy minister
2026-06-02
There will be no increase in bus fares despite the recent fuel price hike, Deputy Minister of Transport and HighwaysContinue Reading
Train services on Kelani Valley line to be restricted due to Cotta Road crossing repairs
2026-06-02
Train services on the Kelani Valley railway line will be restricted from 9.30 a.m. on Saturday (6) until 7.30 a.m.Continue Reading
CBSL launches ‘Be Scam Proof’ Campaign against financial fraud
2026-06-02
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) today launched a month-long national awareness campaign titled “Be Scam Proof”, aimed atContinue Reading
Rs. 1.1 bn project to restore Colombo–Katunayake Expressway lights approved
2026-06-02
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to rehabilitate and upgrade the road lighting system along the Colombo–Katunayake Expressway, including theContinue Reading
Contract awarded for Lot A of Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project
2026-06-02
The Cabinet has approved awarding the construction contract for Lot A of the Mullikulam Wind Power Transmission Project, a keyContinue Reading
India’s visa rule change: Foreigners need to apply for stay extension within 180 days
2026-06-02
India has introduced some key changes in immigration rules, aimed at easing compliance while tightening procedural clarity. The Ministry ofContinue Reading
Supreme Court concludes hearing of Pillayan’s FR petition
2026-06-02
The Supreme Court has concluded hearings on the fundamental rights petition filed by former Eastern Province Chief Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan,Continue Reading
CBSL Rates : Rupee depreciates further against the USD
2026-06-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (02), compared to Monday, with both the buyingContinue Reading
Meta fixes massive AI assistant vulnerability after hackers seize Instagram accounts
2026-06-02
Meta, owner of Instagram, Facebook and WhatsApp, announced it resolved a major security flaw in its artificial intelligence support assistantContinue Reading
Cabinet approves empowerment program for Cyclone Ditwah‑affected families
2026-06-02
The Cabinet has approved a comprehensive program to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, aimed at restoring livelihoods and strengtheningContinue Reading
China issues new rules to bust ‘ghost’ takeout deliveries
2026-06-02
Food sellers on Chinese delivery platforms must have physical shopfronts and indicate if they do not offer dine-in services underContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Met Department warns of showers above 100 mm in several districts
2026-06-02
The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka and an increase inContinue Reading
Envoy Yusoof promotes Sri Lanka as investment-ready economy in US
2026-06-02
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof, held his first meeting at the U.S. Department of StateContinue Reading
FM Vijitha Herath observes Australia’s Parliamentary Question Time
2026-06-02
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, said he was privileged to witness Australia’s Parliamentary “Question Time” live today.Continue Reading
Yasas Hewage assumes duties as Industrial Development Board Chairman
2026-06-02
Yasas Hewage assumed duties as Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) on Monday (01), taking leadership of one ofContinue Reading
SEC warns public against fake license claim by Samagi Capital
2026-06-02
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has cautioned investors and the general public that Samagi Capital (Private)Continue Reading