Speaker endorses certificate on 05 Bills
2023-10-17
Speaker of the Parliament of Sri Lanka, Mahinda Yapa Abeywardana endorsed the certificate on five (05) Bills today (Oct 17).Continue Reading
Hotline introduced for complaints against Police officers
2023-10-17
The Ministry of Public Security has opened a hotline for the public to file complaints against police officers in connectionContinue Reading
Urgent message for Lankans in Lebanon
2023-10-17
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Lebanon has requested Sri Lankans working in southern Lebanon to immediately register themselves withContinue Reading
Afghanistan’s Gurbaz reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct
2023-10-17
Afghanistan player Rahmanullah Gurbaz has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of ConductContinue Reading
Israel- Palestine conflict : SL woman confirmed dead
2023-10-17
A Sri Lankan woman who was reported missing in Israel has been confirmed dead by Israeli authorities, it was reported.Continue Reading
Weather Advisory : Lightning warning issued to 19 districts
2023-10-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in 19 districts effective between 2:00 p.m. and 11:30Continue Reading
Govt explains why Online Safety Bill is important
2023-10-17
The government is dedicated to elevating Sri Lanka’s global standing by ensuring the public’s access to accurate information, drawing inspirationContinue Reading
Sextuplets in Colombo : Warning over unethical fertility treatment
2023-10-17
Neonatal Paediatrician from the Castle Hospital in Colombo, Saman Kumara has highlighted the unethical practice of some doctors during fertilityContinue Reading
More rain forecasted for several areas
2023-10-17
The Department of Meteorology has forecast afternoon showers in several parts of Sri Lanka today (Oct 17). Issuing its weatherContinue Reading
India’s SC stops short of legalizing same-sex marriage in landmark ruling
2023-10-17
In a landmark decision, India’s top court has ruled in favour of upholding the rights of the LGBTQ community butContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-10-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (Oct 17) compared to Monday, according to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka commemorates Rural Women’s Day 2023
2023-10-17
A commemorative event took place in Polonnaruwa on Monday with the participation of over 300 women across 07 districts, toContinue Reading
Israel-Palestine conflict : 03 updates on affected Sri Lankans
2023-10-17
Two Sri Lankan women have been kidnapped at the Israel–Jordan border, it was reported. According to NewsFirst, Sri Lankan AmbassadorContinue Reading
Danishka Gunathilaka’s International Cricket Ban lifted
2023-10-17
Media Release. Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) wishes to announce that the Independent Inquiry Committee appointed by SLC,which was tasked withContinue Reading
Dollar rate at banks today
2023-10-17
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Oct 17)Continue Reading
Sextuplets born at Castle Street Hospital
2023-10-17
The Castle Street Hospital in Colombo has announced the birth of sextuplets today. Hospital sources said a woman from RagamaContinue Reading
Ali Zahir Moulana takes oaths as an MP
2023-10-17
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Batticaloa District member Ali Zahir Moulana took oaths as a Member of Parliament today. MoulanaContinue Reading
Overseas job scam : Woman arrested for defrauding nearly Rs. 4.2 Mn
2023-10-17
A 46-year-old woman has been arrested for defrauding nearly Rs. 4.2 million from the public promising overseas employment. The PoliceContinue Reading