Presidential polls: EU mission deploys 26 observers across Sri Lanka
2024-08-30
The European Union Election Observation Mission (EU EOM) for Sri Lanka’s presidential election has deployed 26 long-term observers (LTOs) acrossContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-08-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Aug 30) comparedContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Showers above 50mm likely at some places today
2024-08-30
Showers above 50 mm are likely at some places in Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. ShowersContinue Reading
Visiting Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval meets PM, stresses on economic ties
2024-08-30
Visiting Indian National Security Advisor Ajit Doval states there is immense potential for India and Sri Lanka to further strengthenContinue Reading
Allowances for armed forces personnel : Update from Defence Ministry
2024-08-30
Steps are being taken to change the current system of providing ration allowances to armed forces personnel, State Minister ofContinue Reading
Sun directly over four cities in the North today
2024-08-30
The sun will be directly over four cities in the Northern Province today, due to its apparent southward relative motion.Continue Reading
Club Wasantha murder : Police give investigation update
2024-08-29
Police Media Spokesman DIG Nihal Thalduwa stated that 17 individuals have been arrested so far in connection with the murderContinue Reading
SJB confirms PAYE tax reduction in Manifesto
2024-08-29
The election manifesto of the Samagi Jana Sandhanaya Presidential candidate MP Sajith Premadasa outlines the changes it will make concerningContinue Reading
President Ranil honours traveller Shahmy Shaheed
2024-08-29
Shahmy Shaheed, a young man from Beruwala who made headlines by walking 1,500 kilometers around Sri Lanka in just 45Continue Reading
SJB Manifesto released (Sinhala/Tamil/English)
2024-08-29
Opposition Leader and Presidential candidate of the Samagi Jana Sandhanaya MP Sajith Premadasa’s election manifesto was launched in Kandy today.Continue Reading
NPP to introduce new Constitution safeguarding citizens’ rights
2024-08-29
The National People’s Power (NPP) will introduce a new Constitution under its government that will protect the rights of allContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-08-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Aug 29), compared to Wednesday, according to theContinue Reading
Another May 09? Wimal claims conspiracy
2024-08-29
MP Wimal Weerawansa accused President Ranil Wickremesinghe of conspiring to remain in office through political manoeuvring, warning that it couldContinue Reading
Several Lankans stranded in Myanmar & Russia due to human trafficking rescued
2024-08-29
Several Sri Lankans who were stranded in Myanmar, Russia, Dubai, and Oman due to having fallen victim to human traffickingContinue Reading
12kg of heroin reported missing from case material at Colombo Court
2024-08-29
A stock of 12 kilos of heroin worth Rs. 240 million that was kept in the case materials room atContinue Reading
Five key points in President Ranil’s election manifesto
2024-08-29
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has outlined the priorities of a five-year plan in his election manifesto, titled ‘Five years of winningContinue Reading
SLPP MP Jagath Kumara extends support for Sajith
2024-08-29
Parliamentarian Jagath Kumara has pledged his support to Opposition Leader and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate MP Sajith PremadasaContinue Reading
India makes first payment for Jaffna islands hybrid power project
2024-08-29
The first payment towards the implementation of the Hybrid Power Projects in the three Islands of Delft, Nainativu and AnalaitivuContinue Reading
