Parliament Election : Voter turnout as of 10.00 am
2024-11-14
Voting is underway for the 2024 Parliamentary Election at 13,421 polling centres across the country. According to Returning Officers, theContinue Reading
Five arrested for engaging in illegal night fishing in Mannar
2024-11-14
Five (05) suspects who had engaged in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers were arrested during special operations conductedContinue Reading
Five persons killed in road accidents reported in the last 24 hours
2024-11-14
Five persons have been reported dead in separate road accidents reported within the last 24 hours ending at 06.00 amContinue Reading
47 yr old man dies after being struck by lightning
2024-11-14
A 47-year-old man was reported dead after being struck by lightning in the Diwulwewa area in Medawachchiya yesterday. The PoliceContinue Reading
30 yr old killed in Mount Lavinia shooting
2024-11-14
A 30-year-old man was reported dead after being shot by unidentified gunmen in the Badowita area in Mount Lavinia lastContinue Reading
37 yr old hacked to death in Habaraduwa
2024-11-14
A 37-year-old man was found hacked to death in the beach area behind a hotel in Habaraduwa yesterday. The PoliceContinue Reading
2024 Parliament Election : Voting concludes
2024-11-14
04.08 pm – Voting for the 2024 General Election has officially concluded. Voting got underway at 13,421 polling centres acrossContinue Reading
Heavy showers of about 100 mm likely in some areas today
2024-11-14
The atmospheric conditions are favourable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka today. According to the Department ofContinue Reading
Afridi, Hasaranga make headline in new ICC bowling rankings
2024-11-13
Pakistan’s Shaheen Shah Afridi has returned to number one in the ICC Men’s ODI Bowling Rankings after playing a vitalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reacts to US revoking security alert
2024-11-13
The United States today lifted the security alert on the Arugam Bay area, following close collaboration with the Sri LankanContinue Reading
Indian family holds funeral for their ‘lucky car’
2024-11-13
A unique and emotional farewell to a car in Gujarat’s Amreli district has captured the attention of many. A GujaratiContinue Reading
Korea extends support to advance Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector
2024-11-13
The Korean Small and Medium Enterprise (SME) Association has expressed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka in advancing the agricultureContinue Reading
New Digital initiative for Sri Lankans in 7 countries
2024-11-13
The government has announced a new initiative to issue copies of birth, marriage, and death certificates to Sri Lankans livingContinue Reading
8 member Sri Lanka ICTA board announced
2024-11-13
The newly appointed Board of Directors of the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA) convened for their first meeting thisContinue Reading
ASPI crosses 13,000 mark for the first time since 2022
2024-11-13
The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) passed the 13,000 mark today (13). According toContinue Reading
SC informed of decision on licences of 5 liquor manufacturers
2024-11-13
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has been informed of the suspension of the licences of 5 liquor manufacturers, includingContinue Reading
Advisory for severe lightning issued to 12 districts
2024-11-13
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning to 12 districts, effective until 11.30 pm today. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-11-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Nov 13), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading