Advisory for severe lightning issued for several districts today
2024-11-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for 18 districts effective until 11.30 pm today. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-11-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Nov 01), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Swiss Airline ‘Edelweiss’ resumes scheduled seasonal flights to Sri Lanka
2024-11-01
Swiss airline, Edelweiss Air, resumed scheduled seasonal flight operations to Sri Lanka for the winter season, with the first flightContinue Reading
SL-Canada Business Council concludes Trade & Investment mission to Canada
2024-11-01
The Sri Lanka-Canada Business Council (SLCBC) of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce successfully concluded its nine-member trade and investment missionContinue Reading
National Hydrographic Office publishes first Galle Harbour electronic chart
2024-11-01
The Sri Lanka National Hydrographic Office (SLNHO) published the new Electronic Navigation Chart (ENC) of the Galle Harbour yesterday, intendingContinue Reading
Police investigate another SUV allegedly used by Ratwatte
2024-11-01
A white colour SUV with fake number plates alleged to have been used by former state minister Lohan Ratwatte hasContinue Reading
US announces fully funded scholarships for university students
2024-11-01
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced the acceptance of applications for fully funded scholarships to undergraduates granted underContinue Reading
16 Sri Lanka embassy staffers recalled by New Govt
2024-11-01
The government has decided to immediately recall 16 officials who had been appointed to overseas diplomatic missions due to politicalContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-11-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Nov 01), compared to Wednesday. Continue Reading
Australia tour of Sri Lanka: New addition announced
2024-11-01
The Australia Men’s National Team will tour Sri Lanka during January–February 2025 to take part in a two-match test seriesContinue Reading
Johnston released on bail from another case
2024-11-01
The Colombo High Court has ordered to grant bail and release former minister Johnston Fernando from the case related toContinue Reading
University bus topples in Badulla : Two deaths reported
2024-11-01
Two female students were reported dead following an accident involving a bus transporting students of the Southern Campus of theContinue Reading
54 kg of heroin worth around Rs. 2 billion recovered
2024-11-01
The Police Special Task Force (STF) has recovered a total of 54 kilos of heroin worth around Rs. 2 billionContinue Reading
11 yr old dies after being struck by lightning
2024-11-01
An 11-year-old girl was reported dead after being struck by lightning in the Govipala area in Passara yesterday. The PoliceContinue Reading
Factum Special Perspective: Testing time for India’s foreign policy
2024-11-01
By P. K. Balachandran India has reached a stage where it sees itself as a power that can pursue itsContinue Reading
Is TNA open to accepting Ministerial portfolios in the NPP Govt?
2024-11-01
Tamil National Alliance (TNA) member M. A. Sumanthiran has highlighted the need for political solutions and collaboration, stating that theContinue Reading
NPP to dissolve Trade unions attached to the party ending strikes
2024-11-01
The trade unions attached to the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) will be disbanded in the near future, NPP candidate LakshmanContinue Reading
Weather today: Afternoon thundershowers
2024-11-01
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 NOVEMBER 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 November 2024 The atmospheric conditions are favorable forContinue Reading