Four Pakistanis arrested in Nepal for taking four Sri Lankans hostage
2024-04-07
Four Pakistani nationals have been arrested in Nepal for taking hostage four Sri Lankan citizens on the pretext of sendingContinue Reading
Special Loan Scheme for Cinema Industry Artists’ Welfare
2024-04-06
Dr. R. H. S. Mr. Samaratunga, the Presidential Senior Adviser on Economic Affairs, emphasized the need for artists to draftContinue Reading
India busts gold smuggling racket involving Sri Lankans
2024-04-06
Indian authorities have busted a gold smuggling racket carried out via sea between India and Sri Lanka, it was reported.Continue Reading
SLFP crisis : Entry to Headquarters prohibited
2024-04-06
Entry into the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) headquarters on Darley Road in Colombo has been temporarily prohibited due toContinue Reading
Foreign tourist drowns in Hikkaduwa
2024-04-06
A 57-year-old foreign tourist was reported dead after drowning off the coast of Hikkaduwa on Friday (Apr 05). The PoliceContinue Reading
Loan repayments during President Ranil’s tenure : Details revealed
2024-04-06
The Government of Sri Lanka has settled a total of US$ 1909.7 million in foreign debt and interest payments betweenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka & Switzerland commit to expanding economic ties
2024-04-06
The 4th round of bilateral consultations between Sri Lanka and Switzerland took place in Colombo on Friday (Apr 05), whereContinue Reading
Foreign Workers’ Remittances : March figures released
2024-04-06
Sri Lanka’s workers’ remittances increased in March 2024 compared to the same period last year. According to the Central BankContinue Reading
Former Sri Lanka first-class cricketer appointed West Indies Men’s Academy Coach
2024-04-06
Cricket West Indies (CWI) is pleased to announce the appointment of a new Head Coach for the West Indies (WI)Continue Reading
Nearly 200 humanitarian workers killed in Gaza so far
2024-04-06
At least 200 humanitarian workers have been killed in Gaza, including close to 180 UN staff, Spokesperson for the UNContinue Reading
Today’s weather: Sun directly over five cities at 12.12
2024-04-06
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 APRIL 2024, Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 April 2024 Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Online Safety Bill: Janka Ratnayake gets prohibition order over social media content
2024-04-05
The first prohibition order under Sri Lanka’s “Online Safety Act”, which was recently passed to regulate social media, has beenContinue Reading
Official Reserve Assets increases : March 2024 figures released
2024-04-05
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets increased by 9.5% to USD 4.95 billion in March 2024. According to the Central BankContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-04-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Apr 05), compared to Thursday, according to theContinue Reading
SLPP’s M.G. Weerasena to replace late MP Nandasena in Parliament
2024-04-05
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) member M.G. Weerasena has been selected to fill the Parliamentary seat vacated by the demiseContinue Reading
Actress Damitha Abeyratne & husband remanded over financial scam
2024-04-05
Sri Lankan actress Damitha Abeyratne and her husband who were arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over an allegationContinue Reading
Politicians & officials entrusted with ensuring success of welfare initiatives – Govt
2024-04-05
The government has emphasized the collaborative effort required from political activists and government officials to ensure the success of variousContinue Reading
Probe into Education Ministry website hack
2024-04-05
A probe has been launched into the recent breach of the Sri Lanka Education Ministry’s official website by an unidentifiedContinue Reading