Online scam farms in Sri Lanka : Nearly 80 foreigners arrested
2024-10-09
Twenty (20) more Chinese nationals have been apprehended on suspicion of the alleged involvement in online financial scams. According toContinue Reading
Two, including 4 yr old, die in drowning incidents
2024-10-09
Two deaths due to drowning, including that of a child, have been reported in two separate incidents in the lastContinue Reading
Two foreigners rescued from drowning in Hikkaduwa
2024-10-09
Two foreign nationals who were swept away while bathing in the Hikkaduwa Sea last morning have been rescued. The PoliceContinue Reading
Ranjan to launch political party today
2024-10-09
Former MP and popular actor Ranjan Ramanayake will officially launch his new political party, United Democratic Voice, during a pressContinue Reading
Showers above 75mm likely at some places today
2024-10-09
Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, with fairly heavy showers above 75mm likely at some places,Continue Reading
Tragic Incident : Statement from Colombo Lotus Tower
2024-10-09
The management of Colombo’s iconic Lotus Tower has issued a statement over the tragic incident that occurred on the eveningContinue Reading
Lakshman Kiriella to “Rest” after 36 years in Parliament
2024-10-08
Senior former Opposition MP Lakshman Kiriella (76) has announced that he will not contest the upcoming parliamentary election, marking theContinue Reading
Sajith highlights importance of 2028 debt repayment obligations
2024-10-08
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that Sri Lanka’s economic and political stability is essential to meet the 2028 debt repaymentContinue Reading
Prime Minister Harini to contest from Colombo
2024-10-08
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, along with a team of twenty candidates, has officially signed nominations from NPP to contest theContinue Reading
Train Services disrupted for 6 days due to Film Shoot
2024-10-08
The Railways Department announced that upcountry trains from Colombo and Kandy will terminate at Ella or Bandarawela from tomorrow (9th)Continue Reading
Sachin & Sanga to face-off on November 17th
2024-10-08
The International Masters League (IML) is set to feature legendary cricketers from six cricketing giants India, Sri Lanka, Australia, England,Continue Reading
Deadline to submit Postal Voting Applications extended
2024-10-08
The window to submit Postal Voting Applications for the upcoming General Election has been extended, the National Election Commission hasContinue Reading
Sirimavo school gets Mahinda Amaraweera’s official residence
2024-10-08
Former Minister of Agriculture and Irrigation Mahinda Amaraweera has handed over his official residence in Paget Road, Colombo to SirimavoContinue Reading
Weather advisory for severe lightning issued to several districts
2024-10-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for several districts this evening. According to the department,Continue Reading
US pledges support to bolster Sri Lanka’s economy
2024-10-08
The United States has committed to providing essential support to strengthen Sri Lanka’s economy, the message being conveyed at aContinue Reading
Vasudeva’s party leaves Dilith, to support NPP
2024-10-08
The Democratic Left Front -led by former MP Vasudeva Nanayakkara has decided to support President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s National Peoples’Continue Reading
56 repatriated Pakistani prisoners arrive from Sri Lanka
2024-10-08
A total of 56 Pakistani prisoners have been returned to Pakistan from Sri Lanka, with the repatriation taking place onContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (Oct 08), compared to Monday, according to the CentralContinue Reading