Cabinet nod for implementation of national strategy on AI
2024-08-27
The implementation of the national strategy on artificial intelligence in Sri Lanka, to create an empowered digitalized Sri Lanka, hasContinue Reading
WB offers USD 200 million for second stage of Sri Lanka’s reform agenda
2024-08-27
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to enter into an agreement with the World Bank for a grant ofContinue Reading
Ex-minister Fowzie sentenced to 2 years, suspended for 10 years
2024-08-27
Former Minister A.H.M. Fowzie has been sentenced to two (02) years of rigorous imprisonment suspended for 10 years over allegationsContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-08-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Aug 27)Continue Reading
Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda appointed Chief of Staff of SL Navy
2024-08-27
Rear Admiral Kanchana Banagoda has been appointed as the Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy. The appointment withContinue Reading
President provides update on debt restructuring agreements
2024-08-27
Sri Lanka has signed agreements with 18 countries and three organizations concerning its debt restructuring, as of now, President RanilContinue Reading
Passport shortage : Announcement from Immigration Dept
2024-08-27
The Department of Immigration and Emigration says the issuance of passports will be required to be restricted due to theContinue Reading
Fair weather expected over most parts of Sri Lanka today
2024-08-27
A few showers are expected in some areas today, while mainly fair weather will prevail over Sri Lanka, according toContinue Reading
Inland Revenue, Customs & Excise Tax arrears amount revealed
2024-08-27
Commissioner General of the Excise Department M.J. Gunasiri dismissed claims of significant arrears in three major government revenue sources—namely theContinue Reading
SLPP MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake extends support to President Ranil
2024-08-26
SLPP Digamadulla District MP Wimalaweera Dissanayake met with President Ranil Wickremesinghe at his political office in Flower Road, Colombo. “HeContinue Reading
Three Chinese warships arrive in Colombo
2024-08-26
Three warships of the Chinese People’s Liberation Army arrived at the Port of Colombo today on a formal visit. TheContinue Reading
GMOA proposes Health Sector reforms to 2024 Presidential candidates
2024-08-26
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has made several recommendations on the development of Sri Lanka’s health sector, to candidatesContinue Reading
Australian MP questions England-Sri Lanka ball change
2024-08-26
Australian MP Jason Wood has raised concerns over the controversial ball exchange on the third day of the first TestContinue Reading
20,000 monthly allowance from Sajith Premadasa
2024-08-26
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Presidential candidate MP Sajith Premadasa says a new national programme will be implemented aimed at eradicatingContinue Reading
Two NPP supporters fined by court
2024-08-26
Two National Peoples’ Power (NPP) supporters have been imposed a fine for putting up posters in support of Party LeaderContinue Reading
Police seek public support to arrest suspect
2024-08-26
Sri Lanka Police have sought the public’s assistance to apprehend a suspect wanted in connection to the murder of anContinue Reading
World’s oldest man in the UK
2024-08-26
The world’s oldest living man has turned 112 at his care home in Merseyside, United Kingdom. John Alfred Tinniswood, whoContinue Reading
Oil prices up on Mideast escalation fears
2024-08-26
Oil prices rose 1% on Monday on renewed concerns that an escalating Gaza conflict could disrupt regional oil supplies, extendingContinue Reading