Sri Lanka & Indonesia to sign Preferential Trade Agreement in 2025
2024-08-06
Cabinet approval has been granted for Indonesia and Sri Lanka to sign the agreement on their Preferential Trade Agreement (PTA)Continue Reading
FD interest rates for senior citizens increased
2024-08-06
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved granting a 10% annual interest for fixed deposits of senior citizens. Accordingly, the 10%Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-08-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee has largely depreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Aug 06)Continue Reading
Israel announces emergency hotlines for immigrant workers amidst escalation in conflict
2024-08-06
Israeli authorities have taken measures to introduce emergency hotlines for immigrant workers, including Sri Lankans, in view of the escalatingContinue Reading
Presidential polls : Cash deposit placed for NPP’s Anura Kumara Dissanayake
2024-08-06
A cash deposit has been placed on behalf of National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Leader MP Anura Kumara Dissanayake to contestContinue Reading
Chamari Athapaththu nominated for ICC’s Women’s Player of the Month for July
2024-08-06
Sri Lanka women’s skipper Chamari Athapaththu is among the names shortlisted for the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Women’s Player ofContinue Reading
UK riots: 400 arrested amid far-right violence nationwide
2024-08-06
Fireworks were let off and a police van was damaged as far-right and anti-racist demonstrators clashed in Plymouth amid aContinue Reading
Paris Olympics : Aruna Darshana to compete in Men’s 400M semi-final today
2024-08-06
Sri Lankan athlete Aruna Darshana will participate in the Semi-Final round of the Men’s 400M track and field event atContinue Reading
Train services affected due to protest by Dematagoda Yard workers
2024-08-06
Train services were affected today due to workers at the Dematagoda Yard withdrawing from duties due to the authorities’ inactionContinue Reading
Two key sectors declared essential public services
2024-08-06
A Gazette notification has been issued declaring Electricity and Petroleum as essential services. The Gazette signed by President Ranil WickremesingheContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia gears up for FIFA: Over 140 nations rally in support
2024-08-06
Recent reports indicate that preparations are underway to host the 2034 FIFA World Cup in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia.Continue Reading
Google found guilty in US court
2024-08-06
A US judge ruled that Google engaged in monopolistic behaviour to eliminate competition and maintain its dominance of internet searchContinue Reading
Three important notice for drivers
2024-08-06
At a press briefing titled “Collective Path to a Stable Country” held yesterday at the Presidential Media Centre, the StateContinue Reading
Weather today: Several spells of showers
2024-08-06
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 AUGUST 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 August 2024 Several spells of showers will occurContinue Reading
Bangladesh cricketer MP Mashrafe Mortaza’s home torched
2024-08-05
Former Bangladesh cricket team captain Mashrafe Mortaza’s home was torched by protesters amid the ongoing chaos in the country, whereContinue Reading
PE 2024 Postal voting applications : New update
2024-08-05
Deadline to accept postal voting applications extended until midnight on August 09th, Commissioner General of Elections announced.
Sri Lanka Test tour of England: Final Schedule
2024-08-05
Sri Lanka National Men’s Team will tour England for a three-match test series to be played during the August-September period.Continue Reading
Presidential polls : Cash deposits made for 17 candidates so far
2024-08-05
Cash deposits have been placed for a total of 17 candidates so far to contest the 2024 Presidential Elections. ThreeContinue Reading