“I didn’t meet President Ranil last night” Statement from MR
2024-08-02
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has denied reports which claimed he met President Ranil Wickremesinghe last night. “There is no truthContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Supreme Court suspends controversial VFS/IVS Visa deal
2024-08-02
The Supreme Court has issued an Interim Order today, temporarily halting the Cabinet’s decision to outsource its visa application processContinue Reading
Presidential election: Two monks among 14 candidates handed over deposits
2024-08-02
Four more Presidential Election candidates placed their deposits today, bringing the total to 14 candidates who have registered with theContinue Reading
Incident on collision with Indian fishing boat : SL Navy reveals what happened
2024-08-02
Sri Lanka Navy has responded to reports on the recent collision with an Indian Trawler, which resulted in the deathContinue Reading
River for Jaffna : Big announcement from President
2024-08-02
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced the construction of a river in Jaffna to comprehensively meet the clean water requirement ofContinue Reading
Indian Naval Submarine Shalki arrives in Colombo
2024-08-02
Indian Naval Submarine (INS) Shalki arrived at the Port of Colombo today on a formal visit and was welcomed byContinue Reading
Turkey blocks Instagram amid ‘censorship’ row
2024-08-02
Turkey has blocked access to Instagram, the national communications authority said, after a top government official slammed the social mediaContinue Reading
No early hearings : SC sets date for case against Adani wind power project
2024-08-02
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has reportedly refused an early hearing on petitions challenging the Adani Group’s windContinue Reading
IMF gives progress update on Sri Lanka
2024-08-02
The economic reforms implemented by the Sri Lankan authorities have continued to support the recovery with three consecutive quarters ofContinue Reading
Kanchana wants SLPP Gen Sec removed, proposes new name
2024-08-02
Minister Kanchana Wijesekera says Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam must be removed from his position, asContinue Reading
Ceylon Chamber delegation meets AKD with Vision 2030 proposal
2024-08-02
National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Leader MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged in a discussion with the Chairman of the Ceylon ChamberContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-08-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today, compared to yesterday, according to the Central Bank ofContinue Reading
Sajith & Namal deny reports on meeting
2024-08-02
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa have refuted claims of a meeting withContinue Reading
Gangaramaya Temple Podi Hamuduruwo passes away
2024-08-02
The Chief Incumbent of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple, Ven. Galboda Gnanissara Thera also known as Podi Hamuduruwo has passed away.Continue Reading
ACJU urges Govt not to legalize homosexuality
2024-08-02
The All Ceylon Jamiyyathul Ulama (ACJU) has condemned the practice of same-sex relationships, urging the government not to legalize homosexuality. Continue Reading
President inaugurates Jaffna-Kilinochchi Water Supply Project
2024-08-02
The Thalaiyadi Sea Water Desalination Plant of the Jaffna-Kilinochchi Water Supply Project was inaugurated by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today. AccordingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka issues travel advisory to Lebanon
2024-08-02
The Government of Sri Lanka has issued a travel advisory to Lebanon, urging Sri Lankans to exercise caution. Issuing theContinue Reading
President meets IMF delegation to discuss third review : State Finance Minister
2024-08-02
President Ranil Wickramasinghe met with the visiting International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation to discuss Sri Lanka’s ongoing economic recovery efforts,Continue Reading