Gazette issued on revised water tariffs
2024-08-23
A Gazette notification has been issued on the revised water tariffs, effective from 21 August 2024. The Gazette was issuedContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Rain expected in several areas today
2024-08-23
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Several spells of lightContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Presidential candidate Illiyas passed away
2024-08-22
Mohamed lliyas, a former Member of Parliament who was contesting as an independent candidate in the upcoming presidential election, hasContinue Reading
United Petroleum launched in Sri Lanka : 150 fuel stations
2024-08-22
United Petroleum was launched in Sri Lanka today. They will commence retail fuel operations in September with 150 dealer ownedContinue Reading
SC decision : President “Not Sorry” for postponing LG election
2024-08-22
President Ranil Wickremesinghe says he is not sorry about postponing the Local Government Election in 2023, despite the Supreme CouncilContinue Reading
“Govt that can’t uphold law can’t build a nation” SP highlights 3 key SC decisions
2024-08-22
Opposition and Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader MP Sajith Premadasa says a government that disregards the law is not justContinue Reading
“Greater damage” New BCB chairman slams Hathurusinge
2024-08-22
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) newly appointed president Faruque Ahmed reiterated his stance that Chandika Hathurusingha should not continue as headContinue Reading
It’s an honorary position without salary – Manusha responds
2024-08-22
Presidential Adviser on Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara says while some people may think they have won the presidentialContinue Reading
Govt servants salary hike from Jan 2025 : New update
2024-08-22
The Cabinet has approved a basic salary increase for all public servants from January 2025, the Expert Committee on PublicContinue Reading
No bail for Keheliya again
2024-08-22
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and three (03) others, who were implicated in the alleged importation of substandard Immune GlobulinContinue Reading
EC’s response to SC Local Govt Election verdict
2024-08-22
Commissioner General of Elections Saman Sri Ratnayake says the Election Commission accepts the Supreme Court’s ruling on the postponement ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Vs England day 02: Weather forecast & Prospects of Play
2024-08-22
Prospects of Play – England vs Sri Lanka Day Two of this week’s Rothesay Test Match between England and SriContinue Reading
Passenger arrested in Melbourne for opening plane door
2024-08-22
A Jetstar passenger has opened the emergency exit door of a plane after it landed at Melbourne Airport and thenContinue Reading
Renewed threats to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka – New UN report
2024-08-22
A United Nations (UN) Human Rights Office report issued today has identified renewed threats to fundamental freedoms in Sri Lanka.Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-08-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Aug 22), compared to Wednesday, according to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka A tour of South Africa : Announcement from SLC
2024-08-22
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the schedule for the Sri Lanka ‘A’ Tour of South Africa. Accordingly, the SriContinue Reading
Monkeypox : Three key messages from SL Health Ministry
2024-08-22
The Ministry of Health says it has strengthened its screening system across the country, including the Katunayake Airport, in viewContinue Reading
Fertilizer subsidies for farmers cultivating for 2024/25 Maha Season
2024-08-22
The proposal to provide fertilizer subsidies to farmers cultivating paddy lands for the 2024/25 Maha Season has received Cabinet approval.Continue Reading