Bomb scare : Indian flight makes emergency landing in Katunayake Airport
2024-10-19
A flight operated by Indian carrier Vistara made an emergency landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) following a bomb threat,Continue Reading
Israel PM’s house attacked by Drone
2024-10-19
Israeli Prime Mimister’s office says Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s house in Caesarea, north of Tel Aviv, hit by a HezbollahContinue Reading
“Why SL is not among 105 countries condemning Israel’s ban on UN chief?”– Imthiaz
2024-10-19
MEDIA RELEASE Statement by Mr. Imthiaz Bakeer Markar on Sri Lanka’s Decision Not to Sign the Joint Letter Condemning Israel’sContinue Reading
22 yr old woman wanted for murder arrested with drugs
2024-10-19
A 22-year-old woman has been arrested in connection with the murder of a 58-year-old woman in Weliweriya. The arrest followsContinue Reading
India doubles grant assistance towards Sri Lanka’s Plantation Schools
2024-10-19
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha and Secretary, Ministry of Education and Science and Technology, Mrs. J.M.Continue Reading
Cold Welcome: Sri Lankan busted with 10kg of ‘Ice’ at Katunayake Airport
2024-10-19
A Sri Lankan man was arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) while in possession of over 10 kilograms of theContinue Reading
7th Annual Diplomatic Cup set for kick-off in Colombo
2024-10-19
The 7th Annual Diplomatic Cup, featuring cricket and football tournaments, is set to take place in Colombo on Sunday, 20thContinue Reading
Weather forecast for 19th October
2024-10-19
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 19 OCTOBER 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 19 October 2024 Showers or thundershowers may occur atContinue Reading
Namal raises concerns over reports on Easter Attacks probes
2024-10-19
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member Namal Rajapaksa has raised concerns over claims regarding the reports related to the 2019Continue Reading
Import tax on several food items : Finance Ministry issues clarification
2024-10-18
The Ministry of Finance has issued a clarification stating that reports of increased taxes on several imported goods, are inaccurate.Continue Reading
Vehicle revenue licences : New directive from Govt
2024-10-18
Minister Vijitha Herath has instructed officials to connect the Western Province with other Provinces to enable obtaining vehicle revenue licences.Continue Reading
SL beats Maldives in SAFF Women’s Championship 2024
2024-10-18
Sri Lanka has made a winning start in the SAFF Women’s Championship-2024 today, defeating the Maldives. Sri Lanka edged Maldives,Continue Reading
CEB clarifies reports on competitive procurement of fuel
2024-10-18
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has clarified that no new decision has been taken against competitive procurement of diesel. IssuingContinue Reading
New indoor stadium & swimming pool for Vavuniya District
2024-10-18
The Indoor Stadium and Swimming Pool of the Vavuniya District Sports Complex, completed by the Department of Sports Development, wereContinue Reading
“Some seniors leaving was a political victory for SLPP” : Namal
2024-10-18
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa said that he decided not to contest the parliamentary election, asContinue Reading
Two arrested for robberies & sexual abuse of women in several areas
2024-10-18
Two suspects wanted in connection to breaking into houses and sexually molesting women, causing fear in several areas, have beenContinue Reading
State expenditure up by 5.4% in 2024 : report
2024-10-18
Government expenditure has increased by 5.4 percent to Rs. 3,476.9 billion in the first eight months of 2024, up fromContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Oct 18), compared to Wednesday, according to theContinue Reading