Another former minister indicted over corruption charges
2025-02-18
Former Minister Piyankara Jayaratne has been indicted before the Colombo High Court on charges of corruption, during his tenure asContinue Reading
Govt explains why promised Taxes not removed from Budget
2025-02-18
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando says the government could have removed taxes if not for the agreement withContinue Reading
High vehicle prices : Harsha’s warning
2025-02-18
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has warned the government that vehicle imports will be risky as vehicle prices have shotContinue Reading
IMF Executive Board to review Sri Lanka on February 28
2025-02-18
The Executive Board of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to convene on February 28, 2025, to review andContinue Reading
Patali slams CEB proposal to cut Solar Power
2025-02-18
Former Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka has strongly criticized the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) over its proposal to curtail solarContinue Reading
Why STF security for former minister Tiran Alles? Govt replies
2025-02-18
The Sri Lanka Government has defended the continued deployment of Special Task Force (STF) security for former Minister of PublicContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-02-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Feb 18), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Drunk Police Constable arrested for harassing school students
2025-02-18
A Police Constable who had forcibly entered a state school and misbehaved in front of female students while under theContinue Reading
Indian SC protects Top YouTuber from arrests over controversial show
2025-02-18
India’s Supreme Court has given YouTube personality Ranveer Allahbadia – roiled in a row over comments about parents and sexContinue Reading
Fuel tax : Govt gives update in Parliament
2025-02-18
Chief Government Whip, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has assured that the government will certainly reduce the fuel tax in Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Air quality to worsen in two areas today
2025-02-18
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) says air quality in several areas of Sri Lanka remains moderate today. According toContinue Reading
Opposition party MPs meet Election Commission over Local Council polls
2025-02-18
Representatives of political parties in Parliament have met with the Election Commission to discuss the scheduling of the upcoming localContinue Reading
Foreigners steal Rs. 40,000 from SL cashier (CCTV)
2025-02-18
A foreign couple has discreetly stolen nearly Rs. 40,000 from a cashier at a store in Ganemulla. CCTV footage ofContinue Reading
Bread price reduced
2025-02-18
Bakery owners have agreed to reduce the price of a loaf of bread by Rs. 10, following a Rs. 10Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-02-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 18),Continue Reading
Krrish tower project : Indictments served on Namal Rajapaksa
2025-02-18
The Colombo High Court has served indictments on Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa over the alleged misappropriationContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines completes maintenance work for Salam Air
2025-02-18
The Engineering team of SriLankan Airlines has successfully wrapped up base heavy maintenance on an A321neo aircraft for a long-termContinue Reading
Govt updates UN experts on commitment to uphold rights of women
2025-02-18
Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj presented the progress made since the submission of Sri Lanka’s 9thContinue Reading