Indictment filed against Namal Rajapaksa over Krish project
2025-01-28
The Attorney General’s Department has filed an indictment in the High Court against Namal Rajapaksa, Member of Parliament and sonContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police say two Indian fishermen injured in accidental shooting
2025-01-28
Two Indian fishermen have been injured after the firearm of a Sri Lanka Navy official had accidentally discharged while attemptsContinue Reading
Kotagala Plantations land allocated to Sri Palee Campus
2025-01-28
Cabinet approval has been granted to acquire a plot of land belonging to Kotagala Plantation (Pvt) Ltd for a publicContinue Reading
Air quality drops to unhealthy levels in some urban areas
2025-01-28
The air quality index (SL AQI) in several urban areas remained at moderate levels yesterday, with slight increases to unhealthyContinue Reading
“Use of force not acceptable” India summons Sri Lanka envoy to protest
2025-01-28
India on Tuesday unequivocally criticised the incident of firing by the Sri Lankan Navy that injured five Indian fishermen nearContinue Reading
Sri Lankan universities to sign MOUs with 10 foreign universities
2025-01-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved proposals to enter into Memorandums of Understanding between Sri Lankan Universities and Foreign UniversitiesContinue Reading
Johann Peries becomes first Sri Lankan to summit Antarctica’s Mount Vinson
2025-01-28
Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peries has reached the summit of Mount Vinson, the highest mountain in Antarctica at 4,892 meters.Continue Reading
Adani project : What’s happening now?
2025-01-28
The government has commenced the process of reviewing the prices offered by India’s Adani Group for the 484 MW windContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (Jan 28), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Two hand grenades recovered from Beliatta temple premises
2025-01-28
The Beliatta Police recovered two hand grenades from a plot of land attached to a Buddhist Temple in the NihaluwaContinue Reading
New Chairpersons appointed to 03 Parliamentary Committees
2025-01-28
New Chairpersons have been appointed for the Parliamentary Committee on Public Petitions, Committee on Ways and Means, and Committee onContinue Reading
Imports : Only 4 vehicle categories allowed as of now
2025-01-28
The Vehicle Importers Association says the Gazette issued yesterday on the removal of the temporary ban on vehicle imports appliesContinue Reading
Dollar rates in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 28) compared to Monday. AtContinue Reading
20 more check-in counters at Katunayake Airport?
2025-01-28
A decision has been taken to include at least 20 more check-in counters at the Katunayake Airport due to theContinue Reading
Ramadan Festival : Imported dates tax reduced to Rs. 1
2025-01-28
A Gazette notification has been issued granting tax concessions for dates imported to be distributed free of charge during theContinue Reading
President gives new revenue target for Customs, reveals new plans
2025-01-28
The Customs Department must work collectively to achieve its targeted revenue of Rs. 2,550 billion, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said.Continue Reading
Suspect arrested for attempting to extort Rs. 5 Mn from businessman
2025-01-28
One suspect, among two, has been arrested for threatening a businessman and his wife living in Thalawathugoda to extort Rs.Continue Reading
Over 300 complaints related to severe sexual abuse of children in 2024
2025-01-28
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) states that 321 complaints were received in 2024 regarding incidents of severe sexual abuseContinue Reading