Central Bank launches 2025 Digital Payments Promotion Campaign
2025-01-16
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka has launched the Digital Payments Promotion Campaign 2025 under the theme of “Shaping theContinue Reading
21-point Joint Statement from Sri Lanka & China
2025-01-16
At the invitation of H.E. Xi Jinping, President of the People’s Republic of China, H.E. Anura Kumara Disanayaka, President ofContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Kalubowila (CCTV)
2025-01-16
Two gunmen on a motorcycle opened fire near the Buddhagosha Maha Vidyalaya in Kalubowila this afternoon (16), according to theContinue Reading
Missing “Podi Lassi” found in Mumbai
2025-01-16
Janith Madushanka, known as “Podi Lassi,” a prominent drug trafficker and organized crime figure, was arrested in Mumbai, India, authoritiesContinue Reading
Can high-powered bikes be used in Sri Lanka? Police clarify
2025-01-16
Sri Lanka Police has highlighted the laws concerning high-capacity motorcycles in Sri Lanka, pointing out that there are two specialContinue Reading
SPC complains to CID over false allegations
2025-01-16
Chairman of the State Pharmaceuticals Corporation, Dr. Manuja C. Weerasinghe has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)Continue Reading
Price of imported items to increase?
2025-01-16
Importers in Sri Lanka allege they are being forced to face additional expenses exceeding Rs. 100 million, due to delaysContinue Reading
One World Duty Free officially opened at Colombo Port City
2025-01-16
One World Duty Free (ODF), a leading and omnichannel duty-free global travel retail brand headquartered in Singapore, officially opened itsContinue Reading
Vehicle imports : Ravi K raises concerns
2025-01-16
National Democratic Front (NDF) Parliamentarian Ravi Karunanayake has raised concerns over the government’s decision to recommence vehicle imports, highlighting risksContinue Reading
150,000 Sri Lankans employed in UAE : More opportunities
2025-01-16
A meeting took place today (16) at the Presidential Secretariat between Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake, Secretary to the President, andContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Jan 16), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Indian HC & Opposition Leader meet in Colombo
2025-01-16
A meeting took place between Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha and Samagi Jana Balawegaya Leader and Opposition Leader Sajith PremadasaContinue Reading
Australian influencer charged with poisoning baby for donations
2025-01-16
A 34-year-old Australian social media influencer has been accused of torturing her baby daughter and taking photos of her inContinue Reading
Two suspects arrested for possession of prescription drugs
2025-01-16
A search operation conducted by the Navy and Police Special Task Force (STF) led to the arrest of 02 suspectsContinue Reading
All Ella train tickets selling in 42 seconds : Scam investigated
2025-01-16
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena has raised concerns over a large-scale racket related to e-tickets for train services toContinue Reading
Four arrested for aiding Mount Lavinia double murder
2025-01-16
Four suspects who had aided the shooting incident reported in Watarappala Road in Mount Lavinia earlier this month have beenContinue Reading
Valaichchenai Paper Mill back in operation – Minister
2025-01-16
The Valaichchenai Paper Mill has recommenced operations, Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Sunil Handunneththi said. In a statement onContinue Reading
President AKD’s visit to China secures $3.7 Billion investment
2025-01-16
Sri Lanka secured a large foreign direct investment during President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s four-day state visit to China, with aContinue Reading
