Weather today: Several spells of showers
2025-01-09
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 09 January 2025 Several spells of showers will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and UvaContinue Reading
Australia name squad for Sri Lanka tour: One key change
2025-01-09
Interim captain appointed and potential debutant named in Australia’s 16-player squad for Sri Lanka Test series. Steve Smith has beenContinue Reading
Katunayake Airport Terminal Project : JICA chief visits
2025-01-08
Senior Vice President of JICA Meets AASL Chairman to Discuss Phase II Airport Development. A high-level delegation led by Mr.Continue Reading
Kerala police use AI tools to solve 19 year old triple murder case
2025-01-08
The police in Kerala have used AI tools with advanced facial recognition technology to solve a 19-year-old murder case ofContinue Reading
Dead Dolphins found on Wilpattu coastline under investigation
2025-01-08
The carcasses of 11 dolphins were discovered along the coastal boundary of Wilpattu National Park, prompting an investigation by wildlifeContinue Reading
National Initiative for R&D Commercialization launched
2025-01-08
President Anura Kumara Disanayake emphasized that Sri Lanka can enhance its position in the global market through a robust newContinue Reading
“India’s grant assistance to Sri Lanka stands at USD 780 million”
2025-01-08
India has strengthened its role as a key development partner for Sri Lanka, providing grant assistance totaling $780 million, accordingContinue Reading
“Intel says over 100,000 illegal immigrants likely to arrive in SL” – Minister
2025-01-08
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says information has been received that over 100,000 illegal immigrants are likely to arriveContinue Reading
Over 1,000 Politicians under fire : Where did the money go?
2025-01-08
The Acting IGP has instructed all relevant police officers to prepare excerpts on candidates and independent groups that had failedContinue Reading
Govt Ministers can’t meet foreign diplomats without FM approval?
2025-01-08
MP Dayasiri Jayasekara said that a new circular issued by the Secretary to the President states that no minister, ministryContinue Reading
Fastest growing and declining jobs by 2030 : New report
2025-01-08
Shifting global trends in technology, economy, demographics and the green transition are projected to generate 170 million new jobs byContinue Reading
Ranil blamed for red rice shortage
2025-01-08
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Co-operative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe has acknowledged a shortage of red rice inContinue Reading
Private Bus strike takes a U-turn after Police talks
2025-01-08
The nationwide strike action that was to be launched by private bus associations against the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ Police trafficContinue Reading
New regulations proposed for ‘Undial’ and ‘Hawala’ systems
2025-01-08
Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) MP Harsha de Silva says the Undial and Hawala money transferringContinue Reading
CBSL publishes Policy Agenda for 2025 and Beyond
2025-01-08
Publishing its Policy Agenda for 2025 and Beyond, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka says Sri Lanka has made aContinue Reading
Meta announces major policy change to Facebook & Instagram
2025-01-08
Meta CEO Mark Zuckerberg announced a series of major changes to the company’s moderation policies and practices Tuesday, citing aContinue Reading
Lasantha Wickrematunge : Family hopeful of Justice under NPP Govt
2025-01-08
The family of assassinated Sri Lankan journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge has expressed hope that the Anura Kumara Dissanayake-led government will findContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated significantly against the US Dollar today (Jan 08), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
