Allowance: President’s promise to school children
2024-11-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that an allowance would be introduced for schoolchildren struggling to afford school books and educationalContinue Reading
NMRA clarifies news report titled “Pharmacies to close”
2024-11-08
The National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) has issued a statement addressing recent reports suggesting the possibility of widespread pharmacy closuresContinue Reading
Parliament Election : EC gives update on security of ballot boxes
2024-11-08
The practice of ballot boxes being transported in a transparent bag and secured with a lock will continue in theContinue Reading
Advisory issued for severe lightning in 21 districts
2024-11-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in 21 districts, effective until 11.30 pm today. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-11-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Nov 08), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
WATCH: New way to throw wicket : KL Rahul’s ‘brain fade’ moment
2024-11-08
Sent to Australia, as part of the India A team, KL Rahul hasn’t done his reputation much good since arrivingContinue Reading
Over 3000 driving licences temporarily cancelled – DMT
2024-11-08
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) reports over three thousand driving licences have been temporarily cancelled by the courts soContinue Reading
2024 General Election : Postal voting concludes today
2024-11-08
Postal voting for the 2024 General Election concludes today. Postal voting for government employees was held on 31 October, andContinue Reading
School principal arrested for soliciting Rs. 150,000 bribe
2024-11-08
A principal of a primary school in Ragama has been arrested for soliciting a bribe of Rs. 150,000 for schoolContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-11-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Nov 08), compared to Thursday. Continue Reading
Parliament Election : Special school holidays announced
2024-11-08
The Ministry of Education has decided to close all schools islandwide for two days in view of the upcoming ParliamentaryContinue Reading
Salaries not paid : Group working in Port City protests
2024-11-08
A group of workers employed at the Colombo Port City have staged a protest, claiming that their salaries have notContinue Reading
Pyramid scheme : Man who had defrauded Rs. 1.8 Bn arrested
2024-11-08
A Sri Lankan who had defrauded around Rs. 1.8 billion through a pyramid scheme has been arrested by officials ofContinue Reading
“If you don’t know, then ask Grandpa”
2024-11-08
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says despite the International Monetary Fund (IMF) having projected Sri Lanka’s growth to be moderate inContinue Reading
Afternoon thundershowers expected in several areas today
2024-11-08
Showers or thundershowers are expected at several places in Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today, according to the Department ofContinue Reading
Passport crisis : Key statement from Immigration officers’ union
2024-11-07
The Sri Lanka Immigration and Emigration Officers’ Association has issued a statement calling for an investigation into senior officials responsibleContinue Reading
Canal turns red in Ratmalana (pictures)
2024-11-07
A canal in the Badowita area turned blood red recently, prompting an investigation by the Central Environmental Authority (CEA). AccordingContinue Reading
False allegations : Doctor Shafi files complaint with Public Security Ministry
2024-11-07
Doctor Shafi Sihabdeen of the Kurunegala Teaching Hospital today filed a complaint with the Ministry of Public Security over hisContinue Reading