Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-12-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Dec 09), compared to last week.Continue Reading
Over 2000 officers promoted in view of Sri Lanka Navy’s 74th Anniversary
2024-12-09
In celebration of the Sri Lanka Navy’s 74th Anniversary today, a total of 2138 senior and junior sailors have beenContinue Reading
Trains heading to Colombo on Coastal Line delayed
2024-12-09
Train services have been delayed along the coastal line today, the Railway Department said. The department said the disruption hadContinue Reading
Russian couple rescued from drowning
2024-12-09
A Russian couple has been rescued from drowning in the seas off Mirissa last evening. The Police said the coupleContinue Reading
10th SLAF contingent departs for UN Peacekeeping Mission in Central Africa
2024-12-09
The 10th Contingent from the Sri Lanka Air Force departed on Friday (06 Dec) to take up duties with theContinue Reading
International Bazaar & Cultural Extravaganza 2024 offers an international experience
2024-12-09
The International Bazaar & Cultural Extravaganza 2024, held at the Good Market at Race Course in Colombo 07 on SaturdayContinue Reading
Advisory issued for Naval & fishing communities
2024-12-09
An advisory has been issued to the Naval and Fishing communities engaging in activities in the South-west Bay of Bengal. Continue Reading
Low-Pressure Area : Weather update for Monday
2024-12-09
The Low-Pressure Area in the southeast Bay of Bengal is likely to move west-northwestwards and reach over the southwest BayContinue Reading
Shooting incident reported in Gampaha
2024-12-08
A 39-year-old man was shot dead by an unidentified gunman while traveling on a motorcycle in the Kawdangaha area, locatedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s AVA gang leader faces extradition to France over murder charges
2024-12-08
A Sri Lankan man identified as Prasanna Nallalingam, believed to be the leader of the outlaw motorcycle gang AVA, isContinue Reading
Japan donates Rs. 300M in Aid to Sri Lanka for weather relief
2024-12-08
The Japanese government has provided aid worth approximately Rs. 300 million to support Sri Lankans affected by the recent adverseContinue Reading
Govt to double daily coconut sales via Sathosa
2024-12-08
The number of coconuts sold daily through Sathosa outlets will be increased to 200,000 starting tomorrow (Dec 9) the MinistryContinue Reading
India extends relief to flood-hit areas in Sri Lanka’s North
2024-12-08
In a gesture of solidarity, the High Commission of India in Colombo extended relief assistance to the people of theContinue Reading
Factum Perspective: The New Zealand Parliament Meme: What’s Wrong?
2024-12-08
By Mohamed Shafkath On November 14, 2024, a video clip from the parliament of New Zealand surfaced the internet. TheContinue Reading
PHI launches raids to inspect food sold during festive season
2024-12-08
The Public Health Inspectors Union (PHI) says it has commenced conducting raids to inspect food and drinks sold around inContinue Reading
Indian fishermen announce two-day strike against arrests by Sri Lankan Navy
2024-12-08
Announcing a token two-day strike on Saturday (07 Dec) and Sunday (08 Dec), fishermen associations in Rameswaram, Tamil Nadu, haveContinue Reading
Notre-Dame Cathedral reopens five years after devastating blaze
2024-12-08
World leaders have gathered in the French capital for the reopening of the Notre-Dame Cathedral, five years after the UNESCOContinue Reading
World Test Championship points table 2023-25
2024-12-08
Australia beat India by 10 wickets to win the 2nd Test England beat New Zealand by 323 runs to winContinue Reading