Vass Gunawardena’s death sentence confirmed
2024-12-20
The Colombo High Court today announced that the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has upheld its previous ruling confirming theContinue Reading
20 institutions being investigated over prohibited schemes
2024-12-20
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has taken proactive measures to address the alarming increase in prohibited schemes, whichContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-12-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Dec 20), compared to Thursday.Continue Reading
ADB signs US$ 150 mn agreement with CEB
2024-12-20
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) signed an agreement with the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) on Thursday to provide US$ 150Continue Reading
World Bank briefed on 4 key issues faced by Sri Lankan industries
2024-12-20
Deputy Minister of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has engaged in a discussion with the Country Manager of theContinue Reading
Presidential pardon granted by Maithri : Royal Park murderer missing
2024-12-20
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has been informed that investigations are underway to locate Jude Shramantha Jayamaha, who wasContinue Reading
Clean Sri Lanka : Who are the 18-member task force members?
2024-12-20
A Gazette notification has been issued establishing a Presidential Task Force to implement the government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Weather alert : Rain expected in several areas today
2024-12-20
Showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, with fairly heavy showers above 50 mm likely in someContinue Reading
Gun licence: Only One firearm per person for personal protection
2024-12-20
Press release : Ministry of Defence Temporarily recall of firearms and ammunition provided to civilians for personal protection The MinistryContinue Reading
Sugathadasa National Sports Complex to be renovated
2024-12-19
Cabinet approval has been granted for the renovation of the Sugathadasa National Sports Complex according to international standards. The SugathadasaContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to allocate Rs. 25 mn for Ministry of Women Affairs in 2025
2024-12-19
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Women and Child Affairs to allocate Rs.Continue Reading
Preschool breakfast allocation increased
2024-12-19
The proposal to provide breakfast for children at early childhood development centres/preschools has received Cabinet approval. The National Secretariat onContinue Reading
Petition filed challenging Upali Pannilage’s Parliament appointment
2024-12-19
A Quo Warranto application has been filed against Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Professor Upali Pannilage,Continue Reading
ICC Champions Trophy 2025 : Big announcement from ICC
2024-12-19
The ICC Board has today approved that matches between India and Pakistan played at ICC Events during the current rightsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to purchase bull semen from India
2024-12-19
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to import high-quality cattle under a government-to-government transaction with India and Pakistan to increaseContinue Reading
Sri Lankan charged for alleged sexual assault on international flight
2024-12-19
A Sri Lankan man faced Broadmeadows Magistrates Court today (19 December, 2024) charged with allegedly committing an act of indecencyContinue Reading
Govt extends retirement age of doctors
2024-12-19
The retirement age of government doctors has been extended to the age of 63 years, Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda JayatissaContinue Reading
Boat carrying 103 Myanmar refugees arrives in Mullivaikkal
2024-12-19
Sri Lanka Navy has detected a boat carrying a large number of persons off the coast of Mullaitivu today. NavyContinue Reading
