UK’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia on maiden visit to Sri Lanka
2025-01-21
The United Kingdom’s Trade Commissioner for South Asia, Harjinda Kang begins his maiden visit to Sri Lanka, from 21-23 January.Continue Reading
Immigration Officer arrested for soliciting Rs. 500,000 bribe
2025-01-21
An officer attached to the Department of Immigration and Emigration at the Welisara Detention Centre has been arrested by theContinue Reading
Police seek public help to find missing youth
2025-01-21
The Police have sought public assistance to find a 26-year-old youth reported missing from the Malwana area since 02 DecemberContinue Reading
Govt clarifies stance on PTA
2025-01-21
The Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) is not part of the government’s policy or aspirations, but it will be usedContinue Reading
Govt to seek more relief by revisiting IMF agreement
2025-01-21
The government plans to revisit Sri Lanka’s agreement with the International Monetary Fund (IMF) to implement additional relief measures aimedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (Jan 20), compared to last week. According toContinue Reading
Two politicians linked to Rs. 400 Mn sand mining fraud : Vidyarathna
2025-01-21
Minister of Plantation and Rural Infrastructure Samantha Vidyaratna said that two well-known politicians are allegedly behind an incident involving illegalContinue Reading
Dollar rates in Sri Lanka today
2025-01-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Jan 21) compared to Monday.Continue Reading
Minister Vijitha Herath hints at lower vehicle prices after imports restart
2025-01-21
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says there may be a possibility for a drop in vehicle prices when imports are recommencedContinue Reading
Match Highlights: Sri Lanka beat West Indies in U-19 Women’s T20 World cup
2025-01-21
Sri Lanka put in a superb team performance to beat West Indies by 81 runs and continue their excellent startContinue Reading
Double Trouble for MP Archchuna over Anuradhapura incident
2025-01-21
The Police Media Spokesperson has announced that legal proceedings will be initiated against Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan for allegedlyContinue Reading
Saudi Embassy hosts closing ceremony of Quran Memorization Competition
2025-01-21
The Embassy of Saudi Arabia held the closing ceremony of the second edition of the Holy Quran Memorization Competition inContinue Reading
Did President threaten former Presidents? FM responds
2025-01-21
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath says warnings must be issued for matters that require it, responding to claims that President AnuraContinue Reading
“Are we not VIP” MP clashes with Police after violating road rules
2025-01-21
Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan engaged in a heated argument with a group of traffic Police officers who had inspectedContinue Reading
Trump withdraws U.S. from World Health Organization
2025-01-21
President Donald Trump moved quickly on Monday to withdraw the United States from the World Health Organization, a move thatContinue Reading
Over 20,000 persons affected due to adverse weather
2025-01-21
A total of 20,333 persons from 6,797 families have been severely affected across 13 districts due to adverse weather conditionsContinue Reading
President AKD to travel to the Middle East in February?
2025-01-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says he hopes to visit the Middle East in February this year. The President said heContinue Reading
Train services disrupted on Coastal Line
2025-01-21
Train services along the coastal line have been disrupted, the Railway Department announced this morning. According to the Railway Department,Continue Reading