New regional project on Climate Change Adaptation launched across India & Sri Lanka
2024-10-22
The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), together with the Ministries of Environment of India and Sri Lanka, on MondayContinue Reading
Sri Lankan actor Charith Abeysinghe launches election campaign
2024-10-22
Sri Lankan actor Charith Abeysinghe launched his political campaign yesterday in view of the 2024 Parliamentary Election. Speaking to reporters,Continue Reading
Saudi-funded medical project to be conducted in two areas
2024-10-22
The King Salman Center for Relief and Humanitarian Aid will implement the Noor Saudi Volunteer Project in Sri Lanka toContinue Reading
President urges new plan for Provincial Council reforms
2024-10-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the Provincial Governors to submit a fresh proposal to regulate the Provincial Council mechanism.Continue Reading
New passports issued with tourism reference (Pictures)
2024-10-22
The government has commenced issuing passport books with a new unique design focussed on promoting Sri Lanka tourism. The newContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 22), compared to Monday, according to theContinue Reading
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