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
Two new Ambassadors present credentials to President AKD
2024-11-07
Two newly appointed Ambassadors to Sri Lanka presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today.Continue Reading
Advisory issued for severe lightning in 10 districts
2024-11-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for several districts, effective until 11.30 pm today. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Significant increase in Sri Lanka’s Foreign Reserve
2024-11-07
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets has increased to US$ 6.46 billion in October 2024 from the US$ 5.99 billion recordedContinue Reading
WATCH : Bizarre clash between West Indies skipper and bowler
2024-11-07
West Indies head coach Daren Sammy has labelled Alzarri Joseph’s behaviour during the third ODI against England as “unacceptable” afterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka signs MOU to probe money laundering via NGOs
2024-11-07
The Financial Intelligence Unit (FIU) of Sri Lanka has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) with the National SecretariatContinue Reading
Increase in social media scams : Alert from Govt
2024-11-07
The public who have fallen victim to online financial scams through social media, such as WhatsApp, has been requested toContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-11-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Nov 07), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Lohan Ratwatte & wife further remanded
2024-11-07
The Nugegoda Magistrate’s Court has further remanded former minister Lohan Ratwatte and his wife until 18 November for the possessionContinue Reading
Peacekeeping missions since 2014 : SLAF brings US$ 130 Mn
2024-11-07
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) says it has contributed approximately US$ 130 million to the Treasury through its involvementContinue Reading
Four including a foreigner arrested with cocaine
2024-11-07
Four suspects, including a foreign national, have been arrested for the possession of cocaine. The Police said two suspects, agedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka voted ‘The Most Desirable Island in the World’
2024-11-07
Sri Lanka has been voted ‘The Most Desirable Island in the World’ at the 23rd Annual Wanderlust Reader Travel Awards. Continue Reading
China to build 1996 houses in five areas for low-income earners
2024-11-07
Cabinet approval has been granted for the construction of 1,996 housing units for low-income families in the Moratuwa, Kottawa, Dematagoda,Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-11-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Nov 07), compared to Wednesday. Continue Reading
South Korea to assist Solid Waste Management Project in Uva & North
2024-11-07
Cabinet approval has been granted to obtain the assistance of the South Korean Government for the implementation of the SustainableContinue Reading