Court reduces former Kurunegala Mayor’s prison sentence
2024-07-18
The Court of Appeal has ordered a reduction in the sentence of the former Mayor of the Kurunegala Municipal CouncilContinue Reading
SL film directors want smartphone ban inside theatres
2024-07-18
Sri Lanka film directors have called for a ban on mobile phones at movie theatres, following the recent incident ofContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera released on bail after 4-Year sentence
2024-07-18
General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena (BBS), Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who was sentenced to four years ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-07-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (July 18)Continue Reading
Former Cricketer murder : More details
2024-07-18
A suspect involved in the murder of former Sri Lanka U-19 Cricketer Dhammika Niroshana has been arrested in Ambalangoda, theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s false terrorism cases enable repression – HRW
2024-07-18
Sri Lankan authorities continue to use the notorious Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) to target perceived opponents and minority communitiesContinue Reading
Mother arrested for killing 4-year-old daughter
2024-07-18
Police investigations reveal that a woman was behind the death of her 04-year-old daughter who was found in a wellContinue Reading
CT scanner breakdowns reported across 7 Govt hospitals
2024-07-18
Patients and healthcare staff have been severely inconvenienced due to the breakdown of Computed Tomography (CT) scanners in seven governmentContinue Reading
Capsized oil tanker in Oman : One Sri Lankan and eight Indians rescued
2024-07-18
One Sri Lankan and eight Indian national crew members onboard the capsized oil tanker off the coast of Oman wereContinue Reading
Weather today: Prevailing windy & rainy condition over the island to continue
2024-07-18
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 JULY 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 July 2024 The prevailing windy conditions over theContinue Reading
Water board profit Rs 6.2 billion : Will there be a tariff reduction ?
2024-07-17
Minister of Water Supply and Estate Infrastructure Development Jeevan Thondaman, announced that the reduction of water tariffs is being studiedContinue Reading
“Don’t sell, value will get doubled” President
2024-07-17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe announced plans to develop the Western Province into a major city accommodating approximately 05 million people. TheContinue Reading
Special security for Presidential candidates
2024-07-17
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has submitted a Cabinet paper to appoint a committee to conduct threat assessments on Presidential candidates andContinue Reading
New passports : New mechanism introduced
2024-07-17
The Department of Immigration and Emigration has announced a new methodology to apply for passports, for the convenience of theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-07-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (July 17), compared to Tuesday, according to theContinue Reading
Club Wasantha murder : Police provide investigation update
2024-07-17
Police are yet to arrest the gunmen responsible for the murder of businessman Surendra Wasantha Perera, also known as ‘ClubContinue Reading
Pictures: Kohuwela flyover opened for public
2024-07-17
The flyover at the Kohuwala Junction was declared open and vested with the public today. The flyover was declared openContinue Reading
Hold election soon – UNP tells EC
2024-07-17
The United National Party (UNP) has requested that the National Election Commission (NEC) hold the presidential election as soon asContinue Reading