14 yr old cycles from Kattankudy to meet PM
2024-10-14
A 14-year-old female resident of Kattankudy has arrived on a bicycle to meet Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya over two keyContinue Reading
Inclement weather : Notice for schools
2024-10-14
The Ministry of Education has instructed Provincial Chief Secretaries, Provincial Secretaries, and Directors of Education to make decisions on schoolContinue Reading
Foreign Minister briefs Colombo’s Diplomatic Corps
2024-10-14
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath updated the Colombo-based diplomatic corps on the government’s progress and outlined future plans during an interactiveContinue Reading
Adverse weather : President issues directives to two ministries
2024-10-14
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized the need for a specific and sustainable program to address the recurring flood situationContinue Reading
3 Presidential candidates fail to submit expenditure reports
2024-10-14
Only 28 candidates and their nominating parties have submitted the complete election expenditure reports in last month’s presidential election. TheContinue Reading
Factum Perspective: 2024 Sri Lankan Elections – The Momentous Rise of the Populist Left
2024-10-14
By Ramindu Perera On September 23, Anura Kumara Dissanayake, the 56-year-old leftist leader of the National People Power (NPP) wasContinue Reading
Kamindu Mendis wins another ICC award
2024-10-14
Rising Sri Lanka Test star Kamindu Mendis has become the first player to win the ICC Men’s Player of theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 14), compared to last week, according toContinue Reading
Weather advisory issued for heavy rains & rough seas
2024-10-14
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for heavy rain, strong winds and rough seas effective until 01.00Continue Reading
Govt to take key decisions on Adani wind power project in Mannar
2024-10-14
The current interim Cabinet has decided to reconsider the matters related to the wind power project in Wedithalathivu, Mannar byContinue Reading
Elpitiya PS election : Postal voting commences
2024-10-14
Postal voting for the Elpitiya Pradeshiya Sabha in the 2024 Local Government Election commenced today. The National Election Commission announcedContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-10-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar in some commercial banks today (Oct 14), compared toContinue Reading
Grade 5 scholarship exam : Final decision announced
2024-10-14
The Commissioner General of Examinations has confirmed that the recent Grade 05 Scholarship Examination will not be re-held despite controversyContinue Reading
Vat case : Six months imprisonment for Arjun Aloysius
2024-10-14
The Director of W.M. Mendis Distilleries Arjun Aloysius and two others have been sentenced to 6 months in prison forContinue Reading
Applications called for appointment of Bribery Commission Director General
2024-10-14
Applications have been called for the appointment of the Director General to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
34 yr old man killed in Badovita
2024-10-14
A 34-year-old man was reported dead after being attacked with a sharp object in the Badovita area in Mount LaviniaContinue Reading
Child killed in Gampola multi-vehicle collision
2024-10-14
A three-year-old child has died in a multi-vehicle collision reported in Gampola Town along the Gampola – Nawalapitiya Road lastContinue Reading
Badalgama factory explosion : 01 killed and 19 injured
2024-10-14
One person has been killed and 19 injured in an explosion at a factory in Badalgama, Gampaha, Police said. PoliceContinue Reading
