Two new varieties of pomegranate introduced in Sri Lanka
2024-01-24
Two new varieties of pomegranate have been introduced in Sri Lanka, Minister of Agriculture Mahinda Amaraweera announced. The minister saidContinue Reading
Controversial Online Safety Bill passed in Sri Lanka despite unconstitutional claims
2024-01-24
The Online Safety Bill was passed in the Parliament of Sri Lanka with a majority MPs supporting the bill, despiteContinue Reading
Five youths arrested over extortion racket using Grinder App
2024-01-24
Five youths have been arrested for robbing nearly Rs. 100,000 from an individual employed as a meter reader. The MoratumullaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Army Commander soars to new heights as Military Para Trooper
2024-01-24
Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Vikum Liyanage achieved the status of Military Para Trooper on Monday (JanContinue Reading
Plane crash reported in Russia
2024-01-24
A Russian military plane carrying 74 people has crashed in the Belgorod region, officials said according to media reports. RussianContinue Reading
Sajith says 11 of his questions unanswered by Govt, including state bank loan write-off
2024-01-24
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has slammed the Parliament proceedings, accusing the government of attempting to end the Parliamentary termContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-01-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Jan 24) compared to Tuesday, the Central BankContinue Reading
UN Women & Japan support 600 women-led micro-enterprises affected by Sri Lanka crisis
2024-01-24
UN Women and Chrysalis with funding from the Government of Japan have provided productive assets worth Rs. 110 million toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s proposed Internet Law threatens upcoming elections – HRW
2024-01-24
A repressive new internet law that Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe is trying to rush through parliament this week wouldContinue Reading
Beliatta murders : First arrest reported
2024-01-24
An individual has been arrested in connection to the incident of five people being shot dead in Beliatta on MondayContinue Reading
Former Police officer sentenced to 40 years for sexually abusing minor
2024-01-24
A former Police Constable has been sentenced to 40 years of rigorous imprisonment on charges of having sexually abused aContinue Reading
Big win for Trump in winning Republican Presidential candidacy
2024-01-24
Donald Trump is one step closer to an election rematch against United States Democratic President Joe Biden, as the formerContinue Reading
Minister Sabry addresses Cambridge Union : What did he say
2024-01-24
Sri Lanka’s independent yet multi-aligned foreign policy has helped it to navigate the difficult challenges faced due to its economicContinue Reading
Australia boat hijack murders : 7 sentenced to death
2024-01-24
The Colombo High Court has sentenced to death seven (07) fishermen over the murders of three persons in 2012. AccordingContinue Reading
Beliatta murders : SUV of suspect found
2024-01-24
The Police have recovered the vehicle suspected to have been used in the murder of five persons in Beliatta onContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-01-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Jan 24), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka prisons in dire conditions
2024-01-24
The capacity of inmates held in prisons across the island has exceeded by 290 per cent, Commissioner General of PrisonsContinue Reading