Controversial Online Safety Bill passed in Sri Lanka despite unconstitutional claims
The Online Safety Bill was passed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka with a majority MPs supporting the bill, despiteContinue Reading
Five youths arrested over extortion racket using Grinder App
Five youths have been arrested for robbing nearly Rs. 100,000 from an individual employed as a meter reader. The MoratumullaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Army Commander soars to new heights as Military Para Trooper
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage achieved the status of Military Para Trooper on Monday (JanContinue Reading
Plane crash reported in Russia
A Russian military plane carrying 74 people has crashed in the Belgorod region, officials said according to media reports. RussianContinue Reading
Sajith says 11 of his questions unanswered by Govt, including state bank loan write-off
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has slammed the Parliament proceedings, accusing the government of attempting to end the Parliamentary termContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Jan 24) compared to Tuesday, the Central BankContinue Reading
UN Women & Japan support 600 women-led micro-enterprises affected by Sri Lanka crisis
UN Women and Chrysalis with funding from the Government of Japan have provided productive assets worth Rs. 110 million toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s proposed Internet Law threatens upcoming elections – HRW
A repressive new internet law that Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is trying to rush through parliament this week wouldContinue Reading
Beliatta murders : First arrest reported
An individual has been arrested in connection to the incident of five people being shot dead in Beliatta on MondayContinue Reading
Former Police officer sentenced to 40 years for sexually abusing minor
A former Police Constable has been sentenced to 40 years of rigorous imprisonment on charges of having sexually abused aContinue Reading
Big win for Trump in winning Republican Presidential candidacy
Donald Trump is one step closer to an election rematch against United States Democratic President Joe Biden, as the formerContinue Reading
Minister Sabry addresses Cambridge Union : What did he say
Sri Lanka’s independent yet multi-aligned foreign policy has helped it to navigate the difficult challenges faced due to its economicContinue Reading
Australia boat hijack murders : 7 sentenced to death
The Colombo High Court has sentenced to death seven (07) fishermen over the murders of three persons in 2012. AccordingContinue Reading
Beliatta murders : SUV of suspect found
The Police have recovered the vehicle suspected to have been used in the murder of five persons in Beliatta onContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Jan 24), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka prisons in dire conditions
The capacity of inmates held in prisons across the island has exceeded by 290 per cent, Commissioner General of PrisonsContinue Reading
Mandatory TIN number : Major change expected
The Ministry of Finance has taken measures to simplify the newly introduced Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN). State Minister of FinanceContinue Reading
