China to aid digital transformation of general education in Sri Lanka
2024-05-07
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal tabled by the Minister of Education to implement the digital transformation ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cabinet nod to purchase wind power at $0.08 from Adani Group
2024-05-07
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to purchase power at $0.0826 cents per KW for the electricity generated underContinue Reading
War Heroes Commemoration Flag pinned on President
2024-05-07
In a declaration of War Heroes Commemoration Month, the National War Heroes Flag was pinned on President Ranil Wickremesinghe onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka participates in Germany’s ‘Hannover Messe 2024’ industrial trade fair
2024-05-07
A Sri Lankan delegation led by State Minister of Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama participated, for the first time, in theContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-05-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (May 07)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka among first 9 destinations to join Emirates’ A350 network
2024-05-07
Sri Lanka will be among the first set of destinations to be served by Emirates’ A350 aircraft entering service inContinue Reading
Cricketer Shakib Al Hasan threatens to beat up fan over selfie (Video)
2024-05-07
Bangladesh all-rounder Shakib Al Hasan threatened to beat up a fan for trying to click a selfie. Before returning toContinue Reading
‘Heat Index Advisory’ issued to seven provinces
2024-05-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued a ‘Heat Index Advisory’ for the Northern, North-central, Western, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern, Southern and North-westernContinue Reading
Visa issue : Immigration Department issues clarification
2024-05-07
The Department of Immigration and Emigration says a new methodology was introduced to its online Electronic Travel Authorization (ETA) programmeContinue Reading
Foreign job scam : Police discover 180 passports dumped in a drain
2024-05-07
A bag containing nearly 180 passports has been retrieved from a drain in the Maharagama area, it was reported. PoliceContinue Reading
Weather : Showers expected in several provinces today
2024-05-07
The showery conditions over most parts of Sri Lanka are expected to enhance during the next few days from tomorrowContinue Reading
Harin says fake resignation letter circulating
2024-05-06
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando says a letter purporting to be his resignation letter is fake although he offered to resign.
New Visa process: Two decisions from Govt
2024-05-06
Statement from President’s office It was decided today (6) to maintain the existing $50 fee for a 30-day visa forContinue Reading
Terror threat to T20 World Cup : ICC responds to reports
2024-05-06
The 2024 T-20 World Cup is set to kick off in the United States and the West Indies next month.Continue Reading
Visa issue : Tourism Minister threatens to resign, new all inclusive $50 solution proposed
2024-05-06
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando has reportedly threatened to resign from his ministry at today’s cabinet meeting held under the patronageContinue Reading
Substandard medicine imports : Keheliya further remanded & one suspect granted bail
2024-05-06
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and seven other suspects have been further remanded over the purported importation of inferior ImmuneContinue Reading
Sri Lanka visa mess : VFS Global issues clarification
2024-05-06
VFS Global, under fire over the recent visa issuance controversy at the Bandaranaike International Airport, clarifies that it only managesContinue Reading
Visa mess : 7 questions from Sajith Premadasa
2024-05-06
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has raised seven key questions related to Sri Lanka’s newly introduced on-arrival visa application systemContinue Reading