Man arrested with Rs. 10 mn worth smuggled electronics at BIA
2024-10-09
A 44-year-old businessman was arrested early this morning (09) at Bandaranaike International Airport for attempting to smuggle in goods worthContinue Reading
Cassilingham to lead SLPP in the North
2024-10-09
Politburo member of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Geethanath Cassilingham has signed nominations to contest the upcoming General Election.Continue Reading
Govt takes major decision on Nuwara Eliya Post Office property
2024-10-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s government has decided to retain the 130-year-old iconic Nuwara Eliya Post Office building exclusively for theContinue Reading
Gammanpila to lead Sarvajana Balaya in Colombo
2024-10-09
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya (PHU) leader Udaya Gammanpila today signed nominations to contest the Parliamentary Election from the Colombo District underContinue Reading
Ivory tusks at Environment Ministry returned to Wildlife Department
2024-10-09
A pair of ivory tusks of great value that was exhibited at the ministerial office of the Ministry of EnvironmentContinue Reading
Only 14 official residences returned so far by former Govt members
2024-10-09
The Ministry of Public Administration and Home Affairs is set to initiate legal action against members of the former governmentContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 09), compared to Tuesday, according to theContinue Reading
Actress & Activist Damitha to contest from SJB
2024-10-09
Popular actress Damitha Abeyratne has confirmed her candidacy for the upcoming general election, representing the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) fromContinue Reading
Fitch Ratings provides Positive Update on Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring progress
2024-10-09
The Sri Lankan authorities’ confirmation that they endorse the targets set under the country’s IMF programme and intend to implementContinue Reading
Bimal Ratnayake refutes claims on NPP’s Preferential Vote Policy
2024-10-09
Senior National People’s Power (NPP) member Bimal Ratnayake has denied media reports claiming that NPP candidates have been barred fromContinue Reading
Former Sri Lanka Cricket Captain to contest from Ranjan’s party
2024-10-09
The United Democratic Voice, the political party of actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake was officially launched in Colombo today. The party wasContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-10-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Oct 09), compared to Tuesday. AtContinue Reading
‘From rags to riches,’ How a Sri Lankan worker became a millionaire in Australia at 25
2024-10-09
The story of a Sri Lankan worker, who migrated to Australia less than a decade ago and has become aContinue Reading
Online scam farms in Sri Lanka : Nearly 80 foreigners arrested
2024-10-09
Twenty (20) more Chinese nationals have been apprehended on suspicion of the alleged involvement in online financial scams. According toContinue Reading
Two, including 4 yr old, die in drowning incidents
2024-10-09
Two deaths due to drowning, including that of a child, have been reported in two separate incidents in the lastContinue Reading
Two foreigners rescued from drowning in Hikkaduwa
2024-10-09
Two foreign nationals who were swept away while bathing in the Hikkaduwa Sea last morning have been rescued. The PoliceContinue Reading
Ranjan to launch political party today
2024-10-09
Former MP and popular actor Ranjan Ramanayake will officially launch his new political party, United Democratic Voice, during a pressContinue Reading
Showers above 75mm likely at some places today
2024-10-09
Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, with fairly heavy showers above 75mm likely at some places,Continue Reading