Dates of the next 3 IPL seasons revealed
2024-11-22
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has taken a significant step by announcing the schedules for theContinue Reading
China makes Rs. 1.5 billion in donations to the North & East in 2024
2024-11-22
The Government of China has made cash donations amounting to a total of Rs. 1.5 billion to the Northern andContinue Reading
Massive ICE & heroin bust : Police provide more details
2024-11-22
The large drug haul which was recently seized in Matara had been smuggled into Sri Lanka via the sea route,Continue Reading
Trains along the coastal line delayed
2024-11-22
Trains along the coastal line have been delayed this morning, the Railway Department announced. The delay has been caused dueContinue Reading
Heavy showers above 100 mm likely in some provinces today
2024-11-22
A low-pressure area will likely form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal tomorrow (23 Nov), which will likely intensify intoContinue Reading
WhatsApp announces new innovative feature
2024-11-22
WhatsApp is launching Voice Message Transcripts, a feature that converts voice messages to text, making communication easier in noisy settingsContinue Reading
ICC issues arrest warrant for Israeli PM Netanyahu for ‘war crimes’ in Gaza
2024-11-21
The International Criminal Court (ICC) has issued arrest warrants for Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, his former defence minister andContinue Reading
SLMC names national list nominee
2024-11-21
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has named the former Chairman of Eravur Urban Council, M.S. Naleem, as its NationalContinue Reading
Govt school holiday : Notice from Education Ministry
2024-11-21
The Ministry of Education has announced the schedule for the third academic term of government and government-approved private schools. TheContinue Reading
Importing substandard medicine : Three former ministers report to CID
2024-11-21
Former ministers Ramesh Pathirane, Roshan Ranasinghe, and Prasanna Ranatunga reported to the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today about approving theContinue Reading
29 Deputy Minsters appointed : Full list
2024-11-21
A total of 29 Deputy Ministers of the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) government were sworn in before President Anura KumaraContinue Reading
NCPI-based overall rate of inflation : October 2024 figures released
2024-11-21
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), decreased to -0.7% in October 2024.Continue Reading
Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe confirms retirement from politics
2024-11-21
Former Minister Dr. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has announced his decision to retire from politics, stating that he will not contest anyContinue Reading
Advisory issued for severe lightning and heavy rain in 07 districts
2024-11-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning and heavy rain in several districts, effective until midnightContinue Reading
Jetstar Asia commences scheduled flights between Sri Lanka & Singapore
2024-11-21
Singapore’s Jetstar Asia commenced scheduled flight operations between Sri Lanka and Singapore today (21 Nov) with five return flights eachContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-11-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Nov 21), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
No room for racial politics or religious extremism in Sri Lanka – President
2024-11-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that there will be no place for racial politics or religious extremism in SriContinue Reading
President’s Government Policy Statement : 11 key points
2024-11-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake addressed the inaugural session of the 10th Parliament of Sri Lanka today. Following are 11 keyContinue Reading