Exchange rate comparison of 1st working day of 2023 & 2024
2024-01-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has seen a drastic change against the US Dollar between the first working day of 2023,Continue Reading
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued
2024-01-01
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 hit has hit northern Japan, public broadcaster NHK says. The Japan MeteorologicalContinue Reading
Operation ‘Yukthiya’: Dehiwala hotel demolished
2024-01-01
Sri Lankan authorities demolished a hotel located in Dehiwala, allegedly belonging to a drug peddler, after it was identified asContinue Reading
Celebrations galore as Sri Lankans welcome 2024
2024-01-01
Sri Lanka welcomed the New Year with several celebrations across the country. Large crowds were also seen at an eventContinue Reading
VAT increase : New Litro Gas price announced
2024-01-01
Sri Lanka’s primary gas dealer, Litro Gas Lanka has increased prices of its domestic LP gas. Litro Gas Lanka ChairmanContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-01-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Jan 01). ComparedContinue Reading
First crossover of 2024 : SLFP MP Shan Wijayalal joins SJB
2024-01-01
The first crossover of 2024 has been reported, with Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Shan Wijayalal de Silva joiningContinue Reading
48 yr old injured in Wellampitiya shooting
2024-01-01
A 48-year-old man has been injured after being shot by an unidentified individual in Sedawatte, Wellampitiya. The Grandpass Police statedContinue Reading
Operation ‘Yukthiya’ : Another 1200 suspects arrested
2024-01-01
Over 1200 suspects have been arrested in the islandwide special operation ‘Yukthiya’ carried out within the last 24 hours endingContinue Reading
Big announcement from David Warner ahead of his final Test
2024-01-01
David Warner has announced he will also be retiring from ODI cricket ahead of his farewell Test match at theContinue Reading
Over 297,000 foreign employment registrations in 2023
2024-01-01
Foreign employment registrations in 2023 have reached over 297,000, Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara said. He saidContinue Reading
Sinopec sells Petrol & Diesel slightly less than CPC & LIOC
2024-01-01
China Petroleum & Chemical Corporation (Sinopec) has revised its fuel prices, following the implementation of the amended Value Added TaxContinue Reading
2024 SL economy: Prediction from CBSL governor
2024-01-01
Much better economic conditions can be expected in Sri Lanka in 2024, Governor of the Central Bank of Sri LankaContinue Reading
WATCH : SL mugger crocodile ambushing deer caught on camera
2024-01-01
Sri Lanka has been featured in BBC Earth’s ‘Planet Earth’ programme, a documentary series on the wildlife found on Earth.Continue Reading
“Governance system prioritizing the welfare of the people”
2024-01-01
New Year message of the Leader of the Opposition The conclusion of a year marked by numerous setbacks is approaching,Continue Reading
Weather Alert : Showers expected in several areas today
2024-01-01
The Department of Meteorology has predicted rain in several areas of Sri Lanka today (Jan 01). Showers or thundershowers willContinue Reading
VAT hike : Cigarette prices increased
2024-01-01
Prices of cigarettes have been increased under 3 categories from today (Jan 01) following the increase in Excise Duty and Continue Reading
VAT increase: New fuel prices announced
2024-01-01
Fuel prices have been revised with effect from 5.00 am today (Jan 01). The revised prices are as follows; PetrolContinue Reading