Two Election Commission members threatened
2023-01-19
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched a probe into allegations of members of the National Election Commission being threatened,Continue Reading
Two new Ministers appointed
2023-01-19
Two more ministers have been appointed by President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (19), the President’s Media Division (PMD) reported. Sri LankaContinue Reading
Mahinda Amaraweera resigns from Wildlife ministerial portfolio
2023-01-19
Minister Mahinda Amaraweera has resigned from one of his ministerial portfolios today. Minister Amaraweera has resigned from his portfolio ofContinue Reading
Govt clarifies new Airport Tax media reports
2023-01-19
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has issued a clarification on the newly Gazetted embarkation levy for personsContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Mainly fair weather expected today
2023-01-19
The Department of Meteorology says mainly fair weather will prevail over most places of Sri Lanka today. However, strong gustyContinue Reading
Woman intending to contest local polls killed
2023-01-19
A 65-year-old woman who was preparing to contest the local government election has been killed in Minuwangoda. The Police statedContinue Reading
Veteran film producer & director Dr.Sumitra Peries passed away
2023-01-19
Veteran film producer, director Dr.Sumitra Peries, wife of late Dr. Lester James Peries, passed away at age 88 years thisContinue Reading
5 great new features coming to WhatsApp in 2023
2023-01-19
For many people, WhatsApp is the only messaging app they need to use. And over the past year or two,Continue Reading
Fitch downgrades seven Sri Lankan insurers’ national IFS ratings
2023-01-19
Fitch Ratings has downgraded the National Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Ratings of seven Sri Lankan insurers following the recent sovereignContinue Reading
Jacinda Ardern resigns as prime minister of New Zealand
2023-01-19
New Zealand prime minister Jacinda Ardern has said she is resigning, in a shock announcement that came as sheContinue Reading
Microsoft to cut 10,000 jobs
2023-01-19
Microsoft plans to lay off 10,000 employees as part of broader cost-cutting measures, the company said in a securities filingContinue Reading
Oldest crocodile in Dehiwela zoo dies
2023-01-19
The oldest crocodile at the National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala, died yesterday, Zoo’s Director General Thilak Premakantha said. He saidContinue Reading
Election monitoring orgs raise serious concerns on Election Expenditure Law
2023-01-18
Several election monitoring organizations have raised concerns over the Election Expenditure Law that was passed in Parliament with a majorityContinue Reading
SL Supreme Court ruling on Easter Attack : Statement from UNHRC
2023-01-18
The Human Rights Office notes the decision by the Supreme Court of Sri Lanka directing senior government officials, including aContinue Reading
Power cut schedule for 19th & 20th January
2023-01-18
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has approved power cuts of 2 hours and 20 minutes for theContinue Reading
Fonseka – Maithri clash in Parliament (Video)
2023-01-18
A heated argument ensued in Parliament today between former President Maithripala Sirisena and Field Marshall Sarath Fonseka. MP Fonseka pointedContinue Reading
World’s oldest known person dies
2023-01-18
The world’s oldest known person, French nun Lucile Randon, has died aged 118, a spokesperson has said. Randon, known asContinue Reading