Japan grants Rs. 1.9 Bn to boost Dairy and Navy sectors
2025-09-17
The Government of Japan has agreed to provide a grant of 963 million Japanese yen (approximately Rs. 1.94 billion) toContinue Reading
Cabinet approves tourism sector training for 100,000 youth
2025-09-17
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of the “Hospitality Labour Force” Program, with the first phase using fundsContinue Reading
SLTB will soon recruit women bus drivers & conductors : Minister
2025-09-17
Minister of Transport Bimal Ratnayake says women drivers and conductors will soon be recruited into the Sri Lanka Transport BoardContinue Reading
Above 50 mm of rain expected in some areas of Sri Lanka today
2025-09-17
Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Northwestern, and Northern provinces, as well as in the GalleContinue Reading
New insurance schemes from Budget 2026 ?
2025-09-17
A pre-budget discussion on the Banking, Finance and Insurance Sector was held yesterday (16) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired byContinue Reading
Vehicle & Electronic imports : Key Discussion held
2025-09-17
A pre-budget discussion on the automobile and electronic equipment industries was held yesterday (16) at the Presidential Secretariat, chaired byContinue Reading
Asia Cup : Group B qualification scenario for Bangladesh, Sri Lanka & Afghanistan
2025-09-17
Sri Lanka’s final group match against Afghanistan in the Asia Cup has turned into a virtual knockout, with Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Deputy Minister concludes trade visit to Sichuan
2025-09-16
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, completed a four-day official visit to Sichuan Province, China,Continue Reading
2026 Appropriation Bill to be taken up in Parliament next week
2025-09-16
Cabinet approval has been granted for the government’s programme of the Parliament on the submission of the Appropriation Bill forContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (16 Sept), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Bribery probe nets housing officer in Galle
2025-09-16
A housing development officer attached to the Galle office of the National Housing Development Authority has been arrested on briberyContinue Reading
09-hour water cut in Colombo & suburbs on Thursday
2025-09-16
A 09-hour water cut will be imposed in several areas of Colombo from 10:00 am to 7:00 pm on ThursdayContinue Reading
Cabinet approves completion of Kohuwala, Getambe flyovers
2025-09-16
The proposal on the completion of the remaining work on the Kohuwala flyover in Colombo and the resumption of theContinue Reading
Committee appointed to study voting rights for overseas Sri Lankans
2025-09-16
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a committee to study particulars relevant to amending and formulating lawsContinue Reading
Held for 9 months under PTA with no proof : Muhammad Suhail acquitted
2025-09-16
Mohamed Suhail, a 21-year-old aviation student who was arrested and detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) over anContinue Reading
CEB employees to escalate TU action
2025-09-16
The Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) says the work-to-rule trade union action launched in protest against the government’s decisionContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested for operating drone near Dalada Maligawa
2025-09-16
A Chinese national has been taken into custody by the Sri Dalada Maligawa Police Station for allegedly using a droneContinue Reading
Navy finds six victims of human smuggling
2025-09-16
Six (06) Sri Lankan nationals who were victims of human smuggling and abandonment in the sea area off Sand Dunes,Continue Reading