Govt to restrict disposal of railway & SLTB scrap metals to local industrialists
2024-10-22
Cabinet approval has been granted for the disposal of scrap metals in the Sri Lanka Railway Department and Sri LankaContinue Reading
Lotus Tower student death : Parents clarify misinformation
2024-10-22
The parents of a teenager who had recently died by suicide at the Colombo Lotus Tower, have raised concerns overContinue Reading
BMW issue : Johnston goes to Court
2024-10-22
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has informed the Court of Appeal that he will provide a statement to the Criminal InvestigationsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka increases bribery raid imprest account limit to Rs. 150 mn
2024-10-22
The Government has approved an increase in the maximum expenditure limit for the Bribery or Corruption Investigation Commission’s raid imprestContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-10-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar in some commercial banks today (Oct 22), compared toContinue Reading
President’s proposal approved to get new ADB loan
2024-10-22
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed to provide a $30 million loan to Sri Lanka to support large-scale renewableContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Govt gives detailed reply to “Ranil’s stunt” & Gammanpila’s claims
2024-10-22
The government has launched a comprehensive investigation into the 2019 Easter Attacks, including the two reports unveiled by former MPContinue Reading
Sri Lanka delegation meets IMF MD in Washington
2024-10-22
IMF Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva voiced optimism following a meeting with a Sri Lankan delegation in Washington. She highlighted SriContinue Reading
Ban on Ceylon Motor Sports Club Suspended by Court of Appeal
2024-10-22
The Court of Appeal has suspended the ban imposed on the Ceylon Motor Sports Club (CMSC), one of Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Govt appoints members for National Transport Commission
2024-10-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of the Chairman and members of the Board of Directors of theContinue Reading
7 key appointments including 5 new senior officials for Treasury
2024-10-22
The government has made seven key appointments to various institutions, including the Treasury. Accordingly, Prof. T.M.J. Nilan Cooray has beenContinue Reading
Rs. 660 Mn deposit : Probe into irregularities at Agriculture Ministry
2024-10-22
The Attorney General’s advice is to be obtained about recovering the Rs. 660 million that was placed as a depositContinue Reading
Gammanpila using Easter probe for election attention – NPP
2024-10-22
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila has commenced speaking about the Easter Attack probe reports to gain media attention for the upcomingContinue Reading
Seized Luxury Vehicles: Rohitha to quit politics if proven guilty
2024-10-22
Former Minister Rohitha Abeygunawardena has vowed to quit politics if it is proven he was linked to the two luxuryContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain expected in several areas
2024-10-22
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 OCTOBER 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 October 2024 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Activist challenges Parliamentary Election Date in Supreme Court
2024-10-21
A civil society activist has filed a Fundamental Rights petition before the Supreme Court, challenging the Election Commission’s decision toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka signs letter against Israel’s ban on UN chief
2024-10-21
Sri Lanka is a signatory to the Joint Letter supporting the UN Secretary-General The attention of the Ministry of ForeignContinue Reading
Water supply disruption in several areas due to sudden pipeline breakdown
2024-10-21
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWS&DB) has announced that several areas will experience low water pressure due toContinue Reading