New Chairman appointed for Litro Gas
2024-10-01
Channa Gunawardena has been appointed as the new Chairman of Litro Gas and Litro Gas Terminal Lanka (Pvt) Ltd. HeContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-10-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Oct 01), compared to Monday. Continue Reading
Why the free visa system not implemented? Minister replies
2024-10-01
The implementation of the free visa system has been delayed as it requires approval from Parliament, which is currently notContinue Reading
US Ambassador meets President AKD
2024-10-01
United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung called on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the president’s office this morning.Continue Reading
Two senior economic advisors appointed by President
2024-10-01
Two advisors have been appointed to guide President Anura Kumara Dissanayake with matters related to Sri Lanka’s finance and economy,Continue Reading
AKD’s first cabinet meeting : First two decisions revealed
2024-10-01
At the first cabinet meeting under newly elected President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the cabinet approved funds for the upcoming ParliamentaryContinue Reading
Former MP denies use of govt vehicle, says list wrong
2024-10-01
Former Parliamentarian Padma Udayashantha Gunasekara has claimed as false information the inclusion of his name among the list of personsContinue Reading
Heavy rains expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2024-10-01
Showers or thundershowers will occur over most parts of Sri Lanka during the afternoon or night today, according to theContinue Reading
Fuel prices reduced by more than Rs 20
2024-09-30
Ceypetco fuel prices will be reduced with effect from midnight today. Petrol Octane 92 reduced by Rs.21 to Rs. 311Continue Reading
55-year-old businessman shot dead
2024-09-30
A 55-year-old businessman was shot dead at his home in Neluwattuduwa, Hanwella, this evening, according to the Police Media Spokesperson.Continue Reading
Grade 5 exam paper leak: Sajith calls for new exam
2024-09-30
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa expressed deep concern over the alleged leak of the Grade 5 Scholarship exam papers, which heContinue Reading
Textiles & Garments exports achieve highest earnings since August 2022
2024-09-30
Earnings from merchandise exports recorded an increase of 9.5 per cent (y-o-y) to US dollars 1,224 million in August 2024,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka issues Travel Advisory for Lebanon and Syria
2024-09-30
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has issued a travel advisory urging all Sri Lankan nationals to refrain from traveling toContinue Reading
Army soldiers rescue man from Nilwala River
2024-09-30
Army personnel from the Gemunu Watch regiment have rescued an individual who had jumped into the Nilwala River in MataraContinue Reading
Drop in CCPI Overall Rate of Inflation : September 2024 figures released
2024-09-30
The overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), dropped to (-0.5%) in September 2024.Continue Reading
Did the former govt recover due Revenue from Petroleum dealers?
2024-09-30
Former Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera has refuted recent media reports claiming that the previous Government of PresidentContinue Reading
Concerns raised over emergence of liquor shops in Jaffna & Kilinochchi
2024-09-30
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) politburo member Geethanath Cassilingham has raised concerns over the emergence of multiple liquor shops inContinue Reading
Sexual harassment : Four, including Army personnel, arrested
2024-09-30
Four suspects, including two military personnel, have been arrested on charges of having sexually harassed women in incidents reported inContinue Reading