Watch : Fire on Podi Menike train engine doused
2024-06-03
A fire broke out in the rear engine of the Podi Menike train while at the Haputale Railway Station today,Continue Reading
Advisory issued for strong winds & rough seas
2024-06-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for the sea areas off theContinue Reading
93-year-old media mogul Rupert Murdoch marries for the fifth time
2024-06-03
Right-wing media mogul Rupert Murdoch tied the knot Saturday for the fifth time, according to British tabloid newspaper the Sun.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka leads region in recruiting women in the Banking Industry – IFC Report
2024-06-03
A new International Finance Corporation (IFC) report reveals that Sri Lanka surpasses regional counterparts in recruiting women at the entry-levelContinue Reading
Two more politicians join SJB
2024-06-03
Two more politicians have joined the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB). Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Ampara District MP Dr.Continue Reading
Extreme weather : Death toll increases to 12
2024-06-03
The death toll due to the prevalent inclement weather conditions experienced in Sri Lanka has increased to 12, State MinisterContinue Reading
Special notice for school students
2024-06-03
The Ministry of Education has decided to close government schools in some districts and education zones due to the prevalentContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-06-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (May 03) comparedContinue Reading
Met Department to receive tech upgrade this year
2024-06-03
Sri Lanka’s Meteorology Department has taken measures to strengthen its weather forecasting system, in light of the continuous impacts theContinue Reading
Two Lankans arrested in India over illegal passport racket
2024-06-03
Indian Crime Investigation Department (CID) officials have arrested two Sri Lankans and an Indian agent during the ongoing probe intoContinue Reading
IMF Board meeting scheduled for Sri Lanka’s second review
2024-06-03
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) will take up for discussion Article IV consultation and second review under the Extended FundContinue Reading
Factum Perspective: All the President’s Men
2024-06-03
By Sanja de Silva Jayatilleka New Institutions in the Economic Transformation Bill The recent gazette on Economic Transformation, Part IIContinue Reading
Extreme weather : Seven updates
2024-06-03
Weather forecast for Monday: The prevailing showery conditions are expected to continue in the south-western part of Sri Lanka today.Continue Reading
Inclement Weather : Emergency hotlines established
2024-06-03
Sri Lanka Police has established several emergency hotlines to assist the public affected by the prevalent inclement weather conditions. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Weather forecast for today : More rain
2024-06-03
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 03 JUNE 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 03 June 2024 The prevailing showery conditions are expectedContinue Reading
Cricket Legend Sanath Jayasuriya’s Mother Breeda Jayasuriya passed away
2024-06-03
Breeda Jayasuriya, the mother of renowned Sri Lankan cricketer Sanath Jayasuriya, passed away at the age of 80. She diedContinue Reading
Maldives bans Israelis from entering the country over Gaza
2024-06-02
The Maldives government will ban Israelis from entering Maldives known for luxury resorts, as public anger in the predominantly MuslimContinue Reading