Soft Drink Mix-Up at restaurant leads to Teen’s hospitalization
2025-01-02
A 19-year-old girl has been hospitalized after consuming a cleaning chemical served in a soft drink bottle at a restaurantContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Introduces Landmark Food & Beverage Regulations
2025-01-02
Statement from Ceylon Chamber of Commerce The Sri Lankan government has announced new restrictions on marketing food and beverages toContinue Reading
Taxpayers must pay Rs. 136,000 more in taxes than in 2020 : Patali
2025-01-02
Taxpayers in Sri Lanka would need to contribute an additional Rs. 136,000 in taxes compared to 2020, with the government’sContinue Reading
J. R. P. Suriyapperuma passed away
2025-01-02
Former Parliamentarian J. R. P. Suriyapperuma, a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s political and media landscape, passed away today atContinue Reading
Who would want to assassinate him? Fonseka responds to alleged threats on MR’s life
2025-01-02
There was no threat to Mahinda Rajapaksa’s life, even during the war, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said, alleging that theContinue Reading
Free tickets issued for 05-day Indian Film Fest
2025-01-02
The Indian Film Fest will run across cities in Sri Lanka from 06-10 January 2025 presenting a curated selection ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate : Comparison between first working days of 2025 and 2024
2025-01-02
The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened significantly against the US Dollar on the first working day of 2025 compared to theContinue Reading
WhatsApp number to address issues of state & Pvt sector employees
2025-01-02
The Ministry of Labour has introduced a new hotline to address issues of employees of the public and private sectors. Continue Reading
PM calls for probe into declining attendance in A/L classes
2025-01-02
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says the issue of absenteeism among children in Advanced Level classes should be investigated, emphasizingContinue Reading
Colombo Stock Exchange names new CEO
2025-01-02
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effectiveContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Jan 02), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, India ink MoU to rehabilitate Karainagar Boatyard
2025-01-02
Sri Lanka and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 16, 2024, for the rehabilitation of theContinue Reading
2025 school calendar : Details from Education Ministry
2025-01-02
The academic terms of government and government-approved private schools will continue in phases for the year 2025 as well, accordingContinue Reading
Politician arrested with three illegally imported vehicles
2025-01-02
A former local council member was arrested in the Pinwatte area in Panadura on Tuesday (Dec 31) for the possessionContinue Reading
Ranil meets Nepal Prime Minister
2025-01-02
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has engaged in a discussion with the Prime Minister of Nepal KP Sharma Oli. According toContinue Reading
Three unidentified bodies found in the last 24 hours
2025-01-02
Unidentified bodies have been found in two separate areas in the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 am today. TheContinue Reading
Police open new office in Mt Lavinia Crime hot spot
2025-01-02
A new Police Post has been set up in the Badaovita area in Mount Lavinia, an area known for anContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 02), compared to Wednesday. AtContinue Reading
