“I was offered a USD 5 million bribe for a project” CBK
2024-10-17
Former President Chandrika Bandaranaike Kumaratunga said that she was once offered a bribe of USD 5 million, which she promptlyContinue Reading
Mihindu Ariyaratne’s new track tackles mental health
2024-10-17
Sri Lankan musical artist, Mihindu Ariyaratne has released a new track, “අළු මතින්”, which shares a strong message on theContinue Reading
Weather : Showers, Strong Winds, and Rough Seas in several areas
2024-10-17
Showers are expected in the sea areas from Puttalam to Matara via Colombo and Galle, with possible thundershowers from MannarContinue Reading
Liam Payne, former One Direction member, dead at 31
2024-10-17
Liam Payne, a former member of the globally popular One Direction pop group, has died at age 31. Police inContinue Reading
Sri Lankans living in the Middle East region : Special Notice from Govt
2024-10-16
Media Release : Sri Lanka Foreign Ministry Evolving situation in the Middle East and ensuring the safety of the SriContinue Reading
YouTuber Ashen files case in SC over nomination rejection
2024-10-16
Popular YouTuber Ashen Senaratne filed a case in the Supreme Court today, contesting the Election Commission’s decision to rejectContinue Reading
Elpitiya PS election on 26th : Slight change in voting procedure
2024-10-16
NOTICE UNDER SECTION 76A OF THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES ELECTIONS ORDINANCE SINCE the little finger of the voter’s left hand wasContinue Reading
Road projects & highways : President meets officials
2024-10-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that enhancing the efficiency of road development projects is crucial for achieving rural economic developmentContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Airlines : New Chairman reveals plan
2024-10-16
Sri Lanka’s new government has abandoned plans to sell the debt-ridden national airline SriLankan Airlines, but will restructure it forContinue Reading
Murdered 22 yr old man’s body found at Mini World’s End
2024-10-16
The body of a man, murdered and disposed of, has been recovered at the Mini World’s End, the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Sri Lankan attorney sworn in as Attorney General of Seychelles
2024-10-16
Sri Lankan-born attorney Vincent Perera was sworn in as the new Attorney General of Seychelles at the State House onContinue Reading
At least 94 killed in fuel tanker explosion in Nigeria
2024-10-16
At least 94 people were killed in northern Nigeria when a crashed tanker exploded near locals who had gathered toContinue Reading
35 yr old killed in Grandpass shooting
2024-10-16
A 35-year-old man has died in a shooting incident reported in the Grandpass area this evening. The Police said theContinue Reading
Online scam farms : Police Spokesman reveals more details
2024-10-16
The scam farms by foreign nationals recently busted in Sri Lanka are similar to those in Myanmar where Sri LankanContinue Reading
Public help sought to identify body in Homagama
2024-10-16
The Police have sought public assistance to identify a body found in the Homagama Police Division. According to the Police,Continue Reading
CCTV : ‘Choon Paan’ driver snatches chain from woman in Dehiwala
2024-10-16
The driver of a ‘Choon Paan’, a three-wheeler selling bakery items, has been arrested for chain snatching in Dehiwala onContinue Reading
ICC Hall of Fame recognition for Cook, David and de Villiers
2024-10-16
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today revealed the latest crop of cricketing icons inducted into the ICC Hall of FameContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 16), compared to Tuesday, according to theContinue Reading