09 yr old child dies in tragic home accident
2024-04-16
A 09-year-old child has died after falling into an abandoned well at a house in Gampola on Monday (Apr 15).Continue Reading
Several office trains cancelled today
2024-04-16
At least eleven (11) scheduled office trains were cancelled this morning, Sri Lanka Railways announced. The Railway Department said theContinue Reading
Weather : Heavy rains expected in several areas today
2024-04-16
Heavy rains are expected in several areas today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
India lifts the export ban on onions for Sri Lanka
2024-04-15
The Government of India has lifted the export ban on onions for Sri Lanka, with export of upto 10000 MTContinue Reading
Iran President scheduled to visit Sri Lanka later this month
2024-04-15
The Uma Oya Multipurpose project which includes two dams namely Dyraaba and Puhulpola and also 25 kilometers of water transmissionContinue Reading
Another stabbing incident reported from Sydney
2024-04-15
A prominent bishop in Sydney, Australia has been rushed to hospital after being stabbed multiple times during a service. Video,Continue Reading
Tragic death of 8-year-old at home garden
2024-04-15
An 08-year-old child has died after a concrete structure of a giraffe fell onto the boy at a house inContinue Reading
National Oil Anointing Ceremony held under patronage of PM
2024-04-15
The National oil anointing ceremony of the Sinhala and Tamil New Year Festival was held today (Apr 15) under theContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-04-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (Apr 15), compared to last week, according to theContinue Reading
Special bus & train services : Notice for public
2024-04-15
Special bus and train services have been introduced for the convenience of the public returning to Colombo following the celebrationsContinue Reading
Factum Perspective : “Avurudhu” in South-East Asia
2024-04-15
By Vinod Moonesinghe This year, Sri Lankans celebrate their traditional mid-April Solar New Year amidst controversy. Known to the SinhaleseContinue Reading
Sri Lanka among countries that could benefit from Debt-for-nature swaps – New report
2024-04-15
Sri Lanka is among a few countries that could benefit from debt-for-nature swaps, where poorer countries have debt written offContinue Reading
Applications called for Parliamentary Budget Office : High salaries offered
2024-04-15
Applications are being called for the posts of “Parliamentary Budget Officer” and “Deputy Parliamentary Budget Officer” for the Parliamentary BudgetContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-04-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at several commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Apr 15)Continue Reading
Weather advisory issued for heavy rains
2024-04-15
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rains in the Uva province and Matara, Hambantota, Ampara andContinue Reading
10 deaths in 08 road accidents – Police
2024-04-15
Ten deaths have been reported in eight road accidents that occurred in the last 24 -hours ending at 06.00 amContinue Reading
Four murders reported during Avurudu weekend
2024-04-15
Four murders have been reported in the last 48 hours ending at 06.00 am today, according to the Police. AContinue Reading
17 yr old girl injured in shooting incident
2024-04-15
A 17-year-old girl has been injured after being shot in the Girithale area in Minneriya last night. According to theContinue Reading