President addresses climate funding gaps at World Water Summit
2024-05-21
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has applauded Indonesia for initiating the Global Blended Finance Alliance during the 10th World Water Forum. TakingContinue Reading
US visa granted for Kusal Mendis
2024-05-21
Sri Lanka’s star cricketer Kusal Mendis has received his visa to travel to the USA to participate in the upcomingContinue Reading
NPP expresses condolence over tragic demise of Iranian President
2024-05-21
The National People’s Power (NPP) has expressed its condolences over the tragic demise of Iranian President Ebrahim Raisi, Foreign MinisterContinue Reading
Govt discusses urgent measures to mitigate dengue risk amid rainy weather
2024-05-21
The government has instructed relevant officials to take immediate action to mitigate the risk of dengue in Colombo, particularly withContinue Reading
Key Economic Bills to be introduced in Parliament on Wednesday
2024-05-21
Two key bills aimed at bolstering the country’s economy will be introduced in Parliament tomorrow (May 22), Acting Finance MinisterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka experiences US$313 million in annual disaster loss
2024-05-21
Nature is life. Nature is interconnected, intertwined, and indivisible with human life, our societies, and economies. Yet, the world over,Continue Reading
Man killed, 08 yr old daughter injured in Kalutara shooting
2024-05-21
A 39-year-old man was fatally shot by two unidentified gunmen in Kalutara on Monday evening. According to Police, the victim,Continue Reading
Red Alert heavy rain warning for 10 districts
2024-05-21
The Southwest monsoon conditions are gradually establishing over the island; hence, the prevailing showery and windy conditions will continue. HeavyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka declares 21st May as day of mourning in view of the death of Iranian President
2024-05-20
The Government of Sri Lanka has declared 21st May (Tuesday) as a day of mourning in view of the deathContinue Reading
SJB Vs NPP debate : NPP agrees only for one debate
2024-05-20
The National Peoples Power (NPP) has agreed to a date proposed by the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) for a publicContinue Reading
Gaza war : ICC arrest warrants sought for Israeli, Hamas leaders
2024-05-20
The prosecutor of the International Criminal Court on Monday applied for arrest warrants against Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu andContinue Reading
Navy rescues family of three from floods in Puttalam
2024-05-20
The Sri Lanka Navy has rescued a family of three from a minor flood situation in the Mundalama area inContinue Reading
More court trouble for Diana Gamage
2024-05-20
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) member Rehan Jayawickreme has filed a contempt of court case against former State Minister Diana Gamage,Continue Reading
Substandard medicine imports : Keheliya further remanded
2024-05-20
Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and seven other suspects have been further remanded over the purported importation of inferior ImmuneContinue Reading
Star Sports breaks silence over Rohit Sharma’s ‘Breaching His Privacy’ accusation
2024-05-20
IPL broadcaster Star Sports on Monday denied airing the audio of any personal conversation involving Rohit Sharma after the IndianContinue Reading
SLFP crisis : Enjoining order issued against Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe
2024-05-20
An enjoining order was issued against the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) Justice Minister Dr Wijeyadasa RajapaksheContinue Reading
Russia-Ukraine war : Suspect arrested for trafficking 120 Lankans
2024-05-20
An individual has been arrested on suspicion of sending 120 Sri Lankans to Russia via tourist visa, it was reported. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka becomes a founding member of Global Blended Finance Alliance Initiative
2024-05-20
Sri Lanka today became a founding member of the Global Blended Finance Alliance Initiative, which was launched in Indonesia onContinue Reading
