Operation ‘Yukthiya’ : Over 40,000 arrested in a month
2024-01-18
A total of 40, 590 suspects have been apprehended within the last month, ending on Wednesday (Jan 17), as partContinue Reading
“Until everyone is safe no one is safe”, FM Sabry highlights SL’s position on Gaza
2024-01-18
Sri Lanka has reiterated its continued support for a ceasefire in Gaza, Palestine, provision of humanitarian aid, and a lastingContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-01-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Jan 18),Continue Reading
CCTV fines : Major announcement for drivers
2024-01-18
Sri Lanka Police has announced new measures to tackle traffic offences in Colombo, effective from Monday, January 22, 2024. ActingContinue Reading
Presidential Election 2024 : EC explains process & time frame
2024-01-18
The Presidential Election will be conducted during the stipulated time, the Commissioner General of Elections Saman Ratnayake has assured. SpeakingContinue Reading
Senior journalist Chamuditha summoned before CID
2024-01-18
Senior Sri Lankan journalist Chamuditha Samarawickrama has been summoned before the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) next week. Samarawickrame has beenContinue Reading
Emirates to recruit 5,000 cabin crew from six continents in 2024
2024-01-18
Emirates will conduct a cabin crew recruitment drive in 2024. The 5,000 new joiners will ensure the airline’s commitment toContinue Reading
Over 100,000 tourist arrivals recorded in the first half of January 2024
2024-01-18
Sri Lanka has recorded over 100,000 tourist arrivals in the first 15 days of January, commencing the new year (2024)Continue Reading
SLTB to launch new luxury tourist bus service
2024-01-18
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) has planned a special luxury bus service, ‘Kolompura Charika’, covering the tourist zones ofContinue Reading
Factum Special Perspective: The Iran-Pakistan Conflict and Consequences for South Asia
2024-01-18
By Adnan Rehmat An unexpected drone and missile attack by Iran on targets inside Pakistan on January 16, 2024, andContinue Reading
Double Super over : Major blunder with Rohit Sharma batting again ?
2024-01-18
Rohit Sharma’s brilliance propelled India to a narrow victory over Afghanistan in a dramatic third T20I at Chinnaswamy Stadium. HisContinue Reading
Vegetable prices : Agriculture Minister urges public to set up home garden
2024-01-18
The public has been urged to maintain home gardens to mitigate the high prices of vegetables in Sri Lanka. MinisterContinue Reading
Apple watch: US upholds ban on sale
2024-01-18
A federal appeals court has denied Apple’s motion to temporarily pause a ban on imports of advanced models of theContinue Reading
Operation ‘Yukthiya’ : Over 900 arrested
2024-01-18
Another 943 suspects have been apprehended in the islandwide special operation ‘Yukthiya’ carried out by the Police Special Task Force.Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Rain expected in some areas today
2024-01-18
Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Several spells of showersContinue Reading
ICC T20 Cricket World Cup 2024 : Tickets Register
2024-01-18
Fans can now register their interest in purchasing tickets for ICC Cricket World Cup 2024. https://icc-cricket-news.com/p/4BST-V3T/mt20wc24-register-interest?pfredir=1 STATE OF THEContinue Reading
Virat Kohli bags Dubious Record with First T20I Golden Duck
2024-01-17
Despite playing on home turf for his beloved RCB franchise, Virat Kohli’s star failed to shine in the recent T20IContinue Reading
Elephant deaths : CEB introduces new hotline to report illegal power lines
2024-01-17
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has introduced a new hotline for the public to inform of any illegal power linesContinue Reading