Myanmar pardons Sri Lankans sentenced to 7 yrs in prison
2024-04-17
The Government of Myanmar has granted general amnesty to 15 Sri Lankan fishermen who were sentenced to 07 years ofContinue Reading
WhatsApp introduces new features to find chats
2024-04-17
WhatsApp is making it easier to find chats by introducing new features, American technology news website ‘The Verge’ reported. MetaContinue Reading
Debt restructuring : “Govt failed to strike a deal favourable to SL” says Harsha
2024-04-17
The Opposition, Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has expressed disappointment over the government’s lack of transparency related to the restricted discussionsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to introduce free visas for over 50 countries
2024-04-17
Sri Lanka is considering providing free visas to over 50 countries, it was reported. According to Tourism Ministry sources, aContinue Reading
Weather : Afternoon showers expected in some areas today
2024-04-17
Showers are expected in some areas of Sri Lanka, mostly in the afternoon, according to the Department of Meteorology. ShowersContinue Reading
Distorting Avurudu song on social media : 31 yr old arrested
2024-04-17
A 31-year-old Excise officer from Wariyapola was arrested for singing and sharing a distorted version of Rohana Beddage’s Soorya MangalyaContinue Reading
Rs 1900 kottu & tourist harassment: Street food vendor arrested
2024-04-16
Police have arrested a street food vendor in Colombo after he tried to charge a foreigner Rs. 1,900 for aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka introduce new online visa system : www.srilankaevisa.lk
2024-04-16
All arrangements have been made to commence the implementation of new visa methodology and new online methodology of the DepartmentContinue Reading
Sarvodaya founder Dr. AT Ariyaratne passed away
2024-04-16
The founder of the Sarvodaya Shramadana Movement of Sri Lanka, Dr. A.T. Ariyaratne has passed away at the age ofContinue Reading
Former UNP MP Palitha Thewarapperuma passed away
2024-04-16
Former UNP MP Palitha Thewarapperuma has passed away at the age of 64. According to media reports, he has passedContinue Reading
Restricted discussions with Ad Hoc Group of Bondholders : Details revealed
2024-04-16
The Government of Sri Lanka today announced that it has held restricted discussions over the past three weeks (the “RestrictedContinue Reading
UNP invites 4 SJB MPs to join
2024-04-16
The United National Party (UNP) led by President Ranil Wickremesinghe, has called on four prominent Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) membersContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to explore cultivation of new variety of Pineapple
2024-04-16
Sri Lanka is set to explore the cultivation of one of the world’s most popular pineapple varieties, MD 2 orContinue Reading
Presidential Election : Minister Wijeyadasa to make big decision
2024-04-16
Minister of Justice Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says he has received several requests to contest Sri Lanka’s Presidential Election. Speaking to reporters,Continue Reading
President Ranil visits Pekoe Trails
2024-04-16
President Ranil Wickremesinghe visited the Court Lodge Estate, owned by the Udupusellawa Plantation Company in Nuwara Eliya this morning (AprContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-04-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Apr 16), compared to Monday, according to theContinue Reading
Fort train accident : Train driver temporarily suspended
2024-04-16
The services of the driver of the train that collided with Platform 1 at the Fort Railway Station on MondayContinue Reading
52 yr old man killed in Ratmalana
2024-04-16
A 52-year-old man has been murdered at his residence in Ratmalana early this morning. Police said the man, a residentContinue Reading