Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-12-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Dec 02), compared to last week.Continue Reading
Copper strips worth Rs. 5.1 Million stolen from Isurupaya building
2024-12-02
Talangama Police have recorded statements from at least eight employees regarding the theft of copper strips valued at Rs. 5.1Continue Reading
US president Biden issues ‘full and unconditional’ pardon to son Hunter
2024-12-02
US President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he has pardoned his son Hunter Biden, who faced sentencing this month forContinue Reading
Two teenagers arrested over two separate murders
2024-12-02
Two teenagers, aged 17 and 18 years old, have been arrested in connection to two separate murders reported in theContinue Reading
Opposition Leader calls for revival of Japan funded projects
2024-12-02
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with Japanese Ambassador Akio Isomata yesterday for discussions focused on resuming development projects previously suspendedContinue Reading
Upcountry railway services resume
2024-12-02
Train services between Badulla and Demodara have resumed after being disrupted by a landslide in the Uduwara 7th Milepost area.Continue Reading
Adverse weather : Over 469,000 persons affected
2024-12-02
A total of 469,872 persons from 139,439 families across 24 districts are reported to have been affected due to theContinue Reading
Weather : Showers expected in a few areas today
2024-12-02
The Department of Meteorology says a few showers are expected in some provinces today, while warnings for rough seas haveContinue Reading
“Govt. will reduce electricity tariff by 30% within 3 years” – Minister Wasantha
2024-12-01
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe has said that the National People’s Power (NPP) governmentContinue Reading
Monk among 10 arrested for 15 million worth gemstone robbery
2024-12-01
Ten suspects have been arrested in connection with a robbery committed on November 10 in the Laggala area of theContinue Reading
Jay Shah begins tenure as ICC Chairman
2024-12-01
Secretary of the Board of Control of Cricket in India (BCCI) Jay Shah has assumed the role of ICC Chair,Continue Reading
Special commodity levy on Big onions reduced
2024-12-01
The Ministry of Finance has announced a revision to the Special Commodity Levy on Big Onions, effective from today (1stContinue Reading
Illegally assembled Land Rover found in Polgasowita
2024-12-01
A Land Rover suspected to be illegally assembled has been found at a garage in the Polgasowita area, it wasContinue Reading
43 yr old arrested at BIA over terrorism-related charges
2024-12-01
A 43-year-old man against whom an overseas travel ban had been obtained on charges of terrorism financing, was arrested uponContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Five updates for today
2024-12-01
Situation summary: The death toll due to the inclement weather experienced across Sri Lanka has increased to 17, as ofContinue Reading
“We will stand for Palestinian rights irrespective of party differences” – Sajith
2024-12-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has affirmed that unity transcending party, nationality, religion, class, and other differences is essential to ensureContinue Reading
Cyclone Fengal: Three updates for Sunday
2024-12-01
Cyclone Fengal: The Cyclonic Storm “FENGAL” over the Southwest Bay of Bengal entered India by crossing north to Tamil NaduContinue Reading
Three arrested for promoting old LTTE heroes’ day content online
2024-12-01
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) and the Terrorism Investigation Division (TID) have arrested three individuals for allegedly sharing content relatedContinue Reading