Oil Tanker capsizes off Oman Coast : 3 Sri Lankans missing
2024-07-17
An oil tanker has capsized off the coast of Oman on Monday, with 16 crew members onboard, including three SriContinue Reading
Weather Update : Heavy showers and strong winds to continue
2024-07-17
The prevailing windy conditions over the island are expected to persist due to the active South West Monsoon, the DepartmentContinue Reading
Former SL U-19 cricketer Dhammika Niroshana shot dead
2024-07-16
Former Sri Lanka U-19 Cricketer Dhammika Niroshana has been shot dead in front of his residence in the area ofContinue Reading
Maheesh donates his Man-of-Match award to Cancer Trust
2024-07-16
Maheesh Theekshana of Galle Marvels has offered his Man-of-the-Match Award for the Indira Cancer Trust, an entity engaged in creatingContinue Reading
Minor tremor reported near Anuradhapura
2024-07-16
A minor tremor with a magnitude of 2.7 on the Richter scale was reported this evening between Anuradhapura and Kantale,Continue Reading
SriLankan Aviation College gains Nepal Civil Aviation Authority accreditation
2024-07-16
SriLankan Aviation College, a regional leader in aviation training, has received accreditation from the Civil Aviation Authority of Nepal forContinue Reading
Charter for Ensuring Patients’ Safety & Well-being
2024-07-16
The final draft of the Charter for Ensuring Patients’ Safety and Well-being was approved by the Sectoral Oversight Committee onContinue Reading
Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka Bill : Cabinet decision
2024-07-16
Cabinet approval has been granted to prepare the Commission for Truth, Unity and Reconciliation in Sri Lanka Bill by incorporatingContinue Reading
Niroshan appointed as Party leader of Vasu’s party
2024-07-16
Former MP Niroshan Premaratne has been appointed as the Leader of the Democratic Left Front. He was announced as theContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to restart Suraksha Student Insurance scheme
2024-07-16
Cabinet approval has been granted to award the contract of implementing the Suraksha Student Insurance Coverage programme to Sri LankaContinue Reading
Five institutions selected to operate currency exchange counters at BIA
2024-07-16
The Cabinet has approved the awarding of contracts to five institutions for the operation of currency exchange counters in theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves amendments to Animal Welfare Bill
2024-07-16
The proposal on obtaining approval for the amendments proposed by the Sectoral Oversight Committee to the Animal Welfare Bill hasContinue Reading
Tourism authorities to fund Nanu-Oya Railway Station Modernisation Project
2024-07-16
The Cabinet has approved the proposal for acquiring additional funds for the completion of the Nanu-Oya Railway Station Modernisation Project.Continue Reading
Plusgrade Inc to manage SriLankan upper-class seat bookings
2024-07-16
The contract to provide bidding services and related ancillary services for the automatic booking of upper-class seats in SriLankan AirlinesContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-07-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (July 16), compared to Monday, according to theContinue Reading
Saudi funds : Cabinet nod to complete part 1 of Godagama-Homagama Road
2024-07-16
Cabinet approval has been received for the allocation of funds from the Saudi Funds for Development for the completion ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka-born celebrity baker Tharshan Selvarajah carries Olympic Torch
2024-07-16
Sri Lanka-born award-winning celebrity baker Tharshan Selvarajah is among the torchbearers for the 2024 Summer Olympics to be held inContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new water tariff policy & formula for 2025
2024-07-16
The proposal to implement the amended water tariff policy and amended water tariff formula from the year 2025 has receivedContinue Reading
