UN reaffirms commitment to Sri Lanka’s development initiatives
2024-10-23
The United Nations Resident Coordinator (UNRC) for Sri Lanka, Marc-Andre Franche has reaffirmed the UN’s commitment to assist Sri LankaContinue Reading
Two injured in Ratmalana shooting
2024-10-23
Two persons have been injured in a shooting incident reported at the Ratmalana Railway Yard early this morning. The PoliceContinue Reading
US warns of Credible Threat of Attack in Arugam Bay, Sri Lanka
2024-10-23
The US Embassy in Colombo has issued a travel warning for American citizens, advising against travel to Arugam Bay inContinue Reading
Weather today : Rain for several areas including Kandy
2024-10-23
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 23 OCTOBER 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 23 October 2024 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
New Passports : Minister updates new situation
2024-10-23
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath said that the passport issue has now been resolved with some 50,000 passports set toContinue Reading
New Zealand names ODI & T20I squad for Sri Lanka tour
2024-10-22
The BLACKCAPS have called upon a promising all-rounder and an up-and-coming wicketkeeper-batsman for next month’s white-ball tour of Sri Lanka.Continue Reading
Airport Bust: Illegal Drugs uncovered in Airmail packages
2024-10-22
A significant haul of narcotics was uncovered at the Cargo Village of Bandaranaike International Airport, police revealed. The discovery includedContinue Reading
Lalith-Kugan case : Gotabaya willing to testify in any court except Jaffna Magistrate’s Court
2024-10-22
Former President of Sri Lanka, Gotabaya Rajapaksa, has expressed his willingness to provide testimony in any court in the country,Continue Reading
No change in control prices of rice : President
2024-10-22
Control prices of rice will remain unchanged, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said during a meeting with rice millers and officialsContinue Reading
Sajith says SJB can renegotiate the current IMF agreement
2024-10-22
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) leader Sajith Premadasa stated that his party could renegotiate the current IMF agreement to benefit theContinue Reading
China donates Rs. 30 million to Sri Lanka as emergency flood relief
2024-10-22
China donates Rs. 30 million to Sri Lanka as emergency flood relief The Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong,Continue Reading
Heavy rains expected in several areas this evening
2024-10-22
The Department of Meteorology says showers or thundershowers will occur in several areas in the evening or night, with fairlyContinue Reading
New regional project on Climate Change Adaptation launched across India & Sri Lanka
2024-10-22
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Ministries of Environment of India and Sri Lanka, on MondayContinue Reading
Sri Lankan actor Charith Abeysinghe launches election campaign
2024-10-22
Sri Lankan actor Charith Abeysinghe launched his political campaign yesterday in view of the 2024 Parliamentary Election. Speaking to reporters,Continue Reading
Saudi-funded medical project to be conducted in two areas
2024-10-22
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid will implement the Noor Saudi Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka toContinue Reading
President urges new plan for Provincial Council reforms
2024-10-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Provincial Governors to submit a fresh proposal to regulate the Provincial Council mechanism.Continue Reading
New passports issued with tourism reference (Pictures)
2024-10-22
The government has commenced issuing passport books with a new unique design focussed on promoting Sri Lanka tourism. The newContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 22), compared to Monday, according to theContinue Reading