Sri Lanka’s Q3 2024 GDP grows by 5.5%
2024-12-17
The Department of Census and Statistics has reported a year-on-year GDP growth rate of 5.5% for the third quarter ofContinue Reading
Ranil commends AKD’s stance on ETCA and Trinco development
2024-12-17
Former President Ranil Wickremsinghe has commended President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on his government’s decision to move forward with certain developmentsContinue Reading
Biomedical Engineer indicted over operating room lamp purchase
2024-12-17
Indictments were filed today (17) before the Colombo High Court against a biomedical engineer of the Health Ministry’s Biomedical EngineeringContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa to present academic certificates in Parliament
2024-12-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that he will present all his educational certificates in Parliament tomorrow. “Not just the degreeContinue Reading
“I am not a specialist doctor” Deputy Speaker clarifies
2024-12-17
Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih addressing Parliament said that he is not a specialist doctor and never used the title inContinue Reading
PM blames media for trying create diplomatic issues with China
2024-12-17
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya accused opposition groups of attempting to create diplomatic incidents and engage in acts of sabotage. BriefingContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-12-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Dec 17), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Archchuna disqualified to be MP ? : Quo Warranto application filed
2024-12-17
A Quo Warranto application has been filed against Jaffna district MP Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan seeking his disqualification as an MP.Continue Reading
Govt to save Rs. 1.2 bn by reviewing security for former presidents
2024-12-17
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala said that the government expects to save Rs. 1,200 million in taxpayer money following aContinue Reading
Update on emergency exercise scheduled at Ratmalana Airport
2024-12-17
Airport and Aviation Services (Sri Lanka) (Pvt) Limited has announced a “Full-Scale Airport Emergency Exercise” scheduled to take place atContinue Reading
Chief of Russia’s nuclear protection forces killed
2024-12-17
A bomb hidden in an electric scooter has killed a senior general in charge of nuclear protection forces in Moscow,Continue Reading
India visit : President invokes blessings at Bodh Gaya
2024-12-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake who is on his first official state visit to India offered prayers at the historic MahabodhiContinue Reading
Average daily electricity supply disconnections on the rise
2024-12-17
The average daily electricity supply disconnections have risen from 2,660 last year to 3,443 this year, according to Electricity Consumers’Continue Reading
Medical ethics : Govt says cannot reveal COVID cremation records
2024-12-17
MP Rauff Hakeem called on the government to maintain and release records of individuals cremated during the COVID-19 pandemic, particularlyContinue Reading
Four Russians including children rescued from drowning
2024-12-17
Four Russian nationals, including two children, were rescued from drowning in the seas off Hikkaduwa by police lifeguard officers onContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-12-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Dec 17), compared to Monday.Continue Reading
PUCSL consultations on electricity tariff revision begins today
2024-12-17
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) public consultations regarding a proposal by the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) toContinue Reading
Dilith proposes to do away with professional titles in Parliament
2024-12-17
MP Dilith Jayaweera has proposed that professional titles such as Doctor or Professor should no longer be used in ParliamentContinue Reading