Navy continues flood relief operation in Western Province
2024-10-13
Due to the heavy rainfall caused by adverse weather conditions affecting the island, several areas in the Western Province areContinue Reading
33,000 new cancer patients & 19,000 deaths reported last year in Sri Lanka
2024-10-13
Over 33,000 new cancer cases and 19,000 deaths were reported in Sri Lanka last year, with oral cancer being theContinue Reading
Weather today: Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in 5 provinces
2024-10-13
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 OCTOBER 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 October 2024 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Lokuge added to National List as his “body doesn’t allow” him to contest
2024-10-13
Senior politician and former MP Gamini Lokuge says he is not contesting the general election this time because his bodyContinue Reading
Child among three deaths in Train accident
2024-10-12
Three people, including a three-year-old child, died in a train accident at Katukurunda railway station this afternoon. The victims wereContinue Reading
Ali Sabry questions EC over Ashen’s nomination rejection
2024-10-12
Former Foreign and Justice Minister, Presidential Counsel Ali Sabry, has raised concerns over the Election Commission’s decision to reject YouTuberContinue Reading
How many candidates in Sri Lanka’s 2024 Parliament Election
2024-10-12
8,821 candidates will contest Sri Lanka’s parliamentary election on November 14, vying for 196 seats in the legislature. An additionalContinue Reading
New Govt orders special inquiry into 7 high-profile cases
2024-10-12
The Ministry of Public Security has instructed the Acting Inspector General of Police (IGP) to expedite investigations into seven high-profileContinue Reading
“Disappointed” Former SJB MP withdraws day after signing nomination
2024-10-12
Former Member of Parliament Ajith Mannapperuma has resigned from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and withdrawn his nomination for theContinue Reading
Online scams : Over 100 Chinese nationals arrested in Kundasale
2024-10-12
Sri Lankan authorities have arrested 114 Chinese nationals suspected of involvement in a large-scale online financial scam, police said. TheContinue Reading
Written approval required to use PM’s & Ministers’ photos
2024-10-12
Government institutions must get written permission from the Prime Minister’s Office or the relevant ministry before using the Prime Minister’sContinue Reading
Man clubbed to death by father-in-law
2024-10-12
A 65-year-old man has been arrested in Balangoda on charges of killing his son-in-law. The 44-year-old victim, a resident ofContinue Reading
Dispute over Wedding DJ Music Sound ends in Death
2024-10-12
A 52-year-old man has died following an altercation at a wedding in Angulana. The incident occurred after a fight brokeContinue Reading
Colombo Stock Exchange introduces High-Yield Bonds
2024-10-12
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has introduced High-Yield Bonds, allowing companies with ratings below investment grade to raise capitalContinue Reading
More rain expected: High risk rain alert for 7 districts
2024-10-12
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 12 OCTOBER 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 12 October 2024 The prevailing showery condition is expectedContinue Reading
CBSL’s annual Financial Stability Review : 09 key points
2024-10-12
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has released its annual Financial Stability Review (FSR) for 2024, in terms ofContinue Reading
Workers’ Remittances see Slight Dip in September 2024
2024-10-12
Workers’ remittances amounted to USD 555.6 million in September 2024, reflecting a slight decrease compared to the USD 577.5 millionContinue Reading