New indoor stadium & swimming pool for Vavuniya District
2024-10-18
The Indoor Stadium and Swimming Pool of the Vavuniya District Sports Complex, completed by the Department of Sports Development, wereContinue Reading
“Some seniors leaving was a political victory for SLPP” : Namal
2024-10-18
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organizer Namal Rajapaksa said that he decided not to contest the parliamentary election, asContinue Reading
Two arrested for robberies & sexual abuse of women in several areas
2024-10-18
Two suspects wanted in connection to breaking into houses and sexually molesting women, causing fear in several areas, have beenContinue Reading
State expenditure up by 5.4% in 2024 : report
2024-10-18
Government expenditure has increased by 5.4 percent to Rs. 3,476.9 billion in the first eight months of 2024, up fromContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Oct 18), compared to Wednesday, according to theContinue Reading
India completes 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka
2024-10-18
India has completed 60 grant projects in Sri Lanka and implementing 16 more currently, the development coming more through investmentsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket sponsors National Carrom Team for World Cup in US
2024-10-18
The Sri Lankan national carrom team, which includes players participating in the Carrom World Cup held in the United StatesContinue Reading
Import Tax on several items increased
2024-10-18
The government has announced an increase in taxes on certain imported goods, effective from October 14 to December 31, 2024.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka ODI squad named : Chamindu in
2024-10-18
Sri Lanka Cricket selectors have selected the following squad to take part in the three-match ODI series vs. West Indies.Continue Reading
Prof. Kapila Seneviratne appointed UGC Chairman
2024-10-18
Senior Professor Kapila Seneviratne has been appointed as the Chairman of the University Grants Commission (UGC). Prof. Seneviratne, aContinue Reading
Cash stolen from Wariyapola Magistrate’s court productions room
2024-10-18
Police are investigating the theft of Rs. 250,000 from the court productions room at the Wariyapola Magistrate’s Court, following aContinue Reading
Fuel train derails after colliding with elephants
2024-10-18
A fuel train derailed between the Hingurakgoda and Gal Oya railway stations after colliding with a herd of wild elephantsContinue Reading
Uncertainty over Shakib Al Hasan’s farewell Test in Mirpur
2024-10-18
Veteran Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan announced on Thursday, October 17, that he will not be travelling to Dhaka, raisingContinue Reading
Israel says Hamas chief Yahya Sinwar killed
2024-10-18
Israel has claimed that it killed Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar, an assassination that — if confirmed — would spell uncertaintyContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Light showers expected in several areas today
2024-10-18
Light showers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Accordingly, several spellsContinue Reading
PM Harini meets University Student Unions including IUSF
2024-10-17
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya engaged in discussions today (17) with several university student unions to address ongoing issues facedContinue Reading
No special or unusual loans taken by new Govt – advisor
2024-10-17
Senior Advisor to the President on Economic and Financial Affairs, Professor Anil Jayantha has commented that raising funds from theContinue Reading
Special statement: “Next Parliament needs an experienced team”
2024-10-17
Special statement by former President & United National Party Leader Mr. Ranil Wickremesinghe. Ranil Wickremesinghe, the former President and LeaderContinue Reading
