Diana withdraws petition against SJB
2024-07-17
Former State Minister Diana Gamage has withdrawn the petition filed before the Supreme Court, challenging the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka tour of New Zealand: Schedule announced
2024-07-17
New Zealand have confirmed they will host a white-ball series against Sri Lanka and Pakistan this summer, alongside their previouslyContinue Reading
Newspaper article competition on Public Financial Management & Sri Lanka’s Future
2024-07-17
Island-wide Newspaper Article Competition on Public Financial Management and Sri Lanka’s Future The government has planned an island-wide newspaper articleContinue Reading
UNESCO Chief celebrates 75 years of Sri Lanka membership
2024-07-17
The Director-General of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Audrey Azoulay who is on an official visitContinue Reading
20% price cut in goods & services likely after electricity tariff revision
2024-07-17
An approximate reduction of 20% in the prices of goods and services in the market is likely following the revisionContinue Reading
Oil Tanker capsizes off Oman Coast : 3 Sri Lankans missing
2024-07-17
An oil tanker has capsized off the coast of Oman on Monday, with 16 crew members onboard, including three SriContinue Reading
Weather Update : Heavy showers and strong winds to continue
2024-07-17
The prevailing windy conditions over the island are expected to persist due to the active South West Monsoon, the DepartmentContinue Reading
Former SL U-19 cricketer Dhammika Niroshana shot dead
2024-07-16
Former Sri Lanka U-19 Cricketer Dhammika Niroshana has been shot dead in front of his residence in the area ofContinue Reading
Maheesh donates his Man-of-Match award to Cancer Trust
2024-07-16
Maheesh Theekshana of Galle Marvels has offered his Man-of-the-Match Award for the Indira Cancer Trust, an entity engaged in creatingContinue Reading
Minor tremor reported near Anuradhapura
2024-07-16
A minor tremor with a magnitude of 2.7 on the Richter scale was reported this evening between Anuradhapura and Kantale,Continue Reading
SriLankan Aviation College gains Nepal Civil Aviation Authority accreditation
2024-07-16
SriLankan Aviation College, a regional leader in aviation training, has received accreditation from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal forContinue Reading
Charter for Ensuring Patients’ Safety & Well-being
2024-07-16
The final draft of the Charter for Ensuring Patients’ Safety and Well-being was approved by the Sectoral Oversight Committee onContinue Reading
Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka Bill : Cabinet decision
2024-07-16
Cabinet approval has been granted to prepare the Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka Bill by incorporatingContinue Reading
Niroshan appointed as Party leader of Vasu’s party
2024-07-16
Former MP Niroshan Premaratne has been appointed as the Leader of the Democratic Left Front. He was announced as theContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to restart Suraksha Student Insurance scheme
2024-07-16
Cabinet approval has been granted to award the contract of implementing the Suraksha Student Insurance Coverage programme to Sri LankaContinue Reading
Five institutions selected to operate currency exchange counters at BIA
2024-07-16
The Cabinet has approved the awarding of contracts to five institutions for the operation of currency exchange counters in theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves amendments to Animal Welfare Bill
2024-07-16
The proposal on obtaining approval for the amendments proposed by the Sectoral Oversight Committee to the Animal Welfare Bill hasContinue Reading
Tourism authorities to fund Nanu-Oya Railway Station Modernisation Project
2024-07-16
The Cabinet has approved the proposal for acquiring additional funds for the completion of the Nanu-Oya Railway Station Modernisation Project.Continue Reading