Myanmar earthquakes : Notice for Sri Lankans in Thailand
2025-03-28
Following an earthquake of 7.4 magnitude in Myanmar that caused tremors in Bangkok and other parts of Thailand, the EmbassyContinue Reading
Overall Rate of Inflation increases, still negative
2025-03-28
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) year-on-year, has increased to -2.6% inContinue Reading
Crop destruction : New island for monkeys
2025-03-28
A decision has been taken to relocate wild monkeys to an island under a pilot project, as a solution toContinue Reading
20 yr old arrested for sharing explicit content of children through Facebook
2025-03-28
A 20-year-old youth has been arrested on charges of sharing explicit videos and photographs of children to foreigners via Facebook,Continue Reading
Kumar Dharmasena unveils Prestige OUD – A 100% Sri Lankan Luxury Perfume
2025-03-28
Prestige OUD, a world-class luxury oud perfume, was officially launched yesterday, marking a new chapter in Sri Lanka’s premiumContinue Reading
50% discounted food packs for 800,000 families
2025-03-28
In order to reduce the cost of living and guarantee food security during the upcoming Sinhala and Tamil New Year,Continue Reading
39°C–45°C : Heat alert for 15 district over next 24 hours
2025-03-28
Heat index, the temperature felt on human body is expected to increase up to ‘Caution level’ at some places inContinue Reading
Watch : Private bus catches fire on Southern Expressway
2025-03-28
A bus has been partially destroyed after catching fire while on the Southern Expressway. According to the Police, the incidentContinue Reading
Advisory for severe lightning issued to 12 districts
2025-03-28
The Department of Meteorology has issued a weather advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Southern, Uva provinces andContinue Reading
Withholding Tax Hike: Banks alert customers ahead of April 1 change
2025-03-28
Banks have started notifying customers that the Withholding Tax (WHT) on interest earned from deposits will increase to 10% withContinue Reading
“Debt can be like certain girls” – Minister Sunil Handunneththi
2025-03-28
Minister Sunil Handunneththi drew an analogy between debt collection and personal relationships, stating that banks often forget the past contributionsContinue Reading
Doctor rape incident : Suspect identification parade held
2025-03-28
The main suspect in the rape of a female doctor at the Anuradhapura Teaching Hospital has been identified by theContinue Reading
“Ranil Wickremesinghe has been taken hostage” – Ravi K
2025-03-28
United National Party (UNP) MP Ravi Karunanayake has accused two party members of sabotage, claiming they are destroying the party.Continue Reading
WATCH : Skyscraper collapses in Bangkok due to Earthquake
2025-03-28
Central Myanmar was hit Friday by a powerful 7.7-magnitude quake, according to the United States Geological Survey, with tremors feltContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-03-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (28 Mar), compared to Thursday. According to theContinue Reading
Land case : Court to decide Prasanna Ranaweera’s petition in April
2025-03-28
The Court of Appeal has announced that it will decide on 28 April 2025, whether to proceed with former ministerContinue Reading
Drunk driving: Court orders lifelong licence suspension for bus driver
2025-03-28
The Panadura Chief Magistrate has ordered the lifelong suspension of the licence of a bus driver for having driven aContinue Reading
TISL welcomes IMF structural benchmark on Asset Declarations
2025-03-28
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has welcomed the introduction of a new Structural Benchmark in the IMF’s Third Review Agreement,Continue Reading