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
Education Minister undertakes observation tour of Illinois University
2024-04-16
Minister of Education Susil Premajayantha has undertaken an observation tour of the University of Illinois in Chicago, USA. During hisContinue Reading
Singapore Auxiliary Police officer vacancies : How to apply?
2024-04-16
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA) has announced the acceptance of applications for vacancies in the role of SingaporeContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-04-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Apr 16)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka PMI for Manufacturing March 2024
2024-04-16
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 62.5 in March 2024, indicatingContinue Reading
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
