Sri Lankan students in the U.S. increase by 10% – New report
2024-11-19
The U.S. Embassy in Colombo says the 2024 Open Doors Report on International Educational Exchange highlights a 10% increase inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Test squad named for South Africa series
2024-11-19
The Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee selected the following 17-member squad to take part in the two-match test series vs.Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-11-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Nov 19), compared to Monday. Continue Reading
Customs seize Rs. 90 Mn worth of illegally imported medicines
2024-11-19
Sri Lanka Customs’ Revenue Task Force has seized illegally imported medicines, worth Rs. 90 million, from a warehouse at theContinue Reading
NDF National List seat : Thondaman campaigns for Kanchana
2024-11-19
Former Minister Jeevan Thondaman has urged the National Democratic Front (NDF) to consider former Minister of Power and Energy KanchanaContinue Reading
Lightning strike kills 28 yr old
2024-11-19
A 28-year-old man has died after being struck by lightning in the Maddewila area in Elpitiya last evening. The PoliceContinue Reading
21 yr old killed in tragic train accident
2024-11-19
A 21-year-old boy has died after knocking into a utility pole by the side of the railway track while travellingContinue Reading
08 Bangladeshis arrested for visa violations
2024-11-19
A group of Bangladeshis have been arrested for staying in Sri Lanka by violating visa conditions. The Police said eightContinue Reading
SL featured as an ethical & sustainable sourcing destination at EU Parliament event
2024-11-19
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Brussels has highlighted Sri Lanka as one of the best ethical and sustainable sourcing destinationsContinue Reading
Heavy showers above 100 mm are likely in some provinces today
2024-11-19
The Department of Meteorology says heavy showers above 100 mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa andContinue Reading
Driver Carjacks Rs 75 mn Cash Van in Minuwangoda, Police Seek Public Help
2024-11-19
A van belonging to a Cash in Transit service, carrying approximately Rs. 75 million, was carjacked yesterday (18) in Minuwangoda.Continue Reading
EC gazettes 3 new national list MPs including Ravi
2024-11-18
Election Commission has issued a Gazette notification confirming the appointment of new Members of Parliament to the National List. FormerContinue Reading
IMF meeting : President makes key request
2024-11-18
The government of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed its readiness to collaborate with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to advanceContinue Reading
Rs. 1152 million worth heroin seized by Navy
2024-11-18
The Sri Lanka Navy, during a special operation on the high seas about 110 nautical miles (200km) west of SriContinue Reading
NPP MP responds to criticism over No Muslim rep in Cabinet
2024-11-18
National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Colombo MP Dr Rizvie Salih says the NPP is of the view that the primary conditionContinue Reading
President AKD’s India visit : FM gives details
2024-11-18
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will visit India in December, newly appointed Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath said. Speaking to the mediaContinue Reading
Ravi’s Nomination : Objections raised by NDF alliance members
2024-11-18
The National Unity Alliance (NUA) has appealed to the National Election Commission to refrain from issuing a Gazette announcing formerContinue Reading
School holiday dates announced
2024-11-18
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the conclusion and commencement of the academic stages of the thirdContinue Reading
