Former NMRA CEO arrested
2024-05-08
Former CEO of the National Medicines Regulatory Authority (NMRA) Dr. Vijith Gunasekara has been arrested. He was arrested by theContinue Reading
Sri Lankan man charged with rape in Malta
2024-05-08
A 32 year old Sri Lankan national has been charged with raping his former girlfriend, Malta media reported. The suspectContinue Reading
Australia tightens student visa requirements
2024-05-08
The Australian government has announced plans to increase the financial requirements for international students seeking visas. Starting this Friday, studentsContinue Reading
2100 new Grama Niladhari officials appointed
2024-05-08
President Ranil Wickremesinghe stressed that the enhancement of the rural economy pivots on agricultural advancement. He highlighted the pivotal roleContinue Reading
VFS Visa deal : Immigration authorities summoned to CoPF
2024-05-08
The Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has summoned the Secretary to the Ministry of Public Security and the Controller GeneralContinue Reading
Saudi King Salman’s Humanitarian Center conducts eye health campaign in the East
2024-05-08
The Saudi-based King Salman Humanitarian Aid and Relief Center organized the Saudi Noor Voluntary Project, an eye health campaign, inContinue Reading
President calls for Unified Environment, Climate Change Law at Sri Lanka Climate Summit
2024-05-08
President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized ongoing efforts to enact unified legislation addressing environmental protection and climate change. He highlighted the government’sContinue Reading
Successful foreign debt restructuring could reduce Sri Lanka’s debt by US $17 billion
2024-05-08
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Ali Sabry says the government expects to finalize the foreign debt restructuring process by June, leadingContinue Reading
Notice from US Embassy for Visa applicants
2024-05-08
The US Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced changes in passport passback and document acceptance hours at the Embassy inContinue Reading
AstraZeneca withdraws Covid-19 vaccine worldwide : Explains why
2024-05-08
AstraZeneca has begun the worldwide withdrawal of its Covid-19 vaccine due to a “surplus of available updated vaccines” that targetContinue Reading
Japan and UN Women unite to advance the women, peace & security agenda in Sri Lanka
2024-05-08
The Government of Japan and UN Women have launched the project “Pathways to Peace” aimed at strengthening women’s economic empowermentContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-05-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (May 08), compared to Tuesday, according to theContinue Reading
SJB proposes Mujibur Rahman to replace Diana Gamage in Parliament
2024-05-08
Former MP Mujibur Rahman’s name will be nominated from the Samagi Jana Balawegaya’s (SJB) National List following the disqualification ofContinue Reading
30 million Red Bills : Minister reveals electricity disconnection numbers
2024-05-08
Nearly 30 million red bills were issued between 2022 and 2024 due to delayed payments of electricity bills, Minister ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s war veterans fighting in Ukraine-Russia war : Caution from Defence Ministry
2024-05-08
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Defence has confirmed that a number of its retired war veterans have died or sustained injuriesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Browns acquires multiple tea estates owned by Lipton Teas in Africa
2024-05-08
LIPTON Teas and Infusions, a tea and herbal drink producer from the Netherlands, has agreed to the terms of aContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-05-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (May 08)Continue Reading