Matara Prison accident : Death toll increases to two
2025-01-03
One more inmate of the Matara Prison has succumbed to injuries, taking the death toll to two in the recentContinue Reading
Unidentified body of a woman found in Badalgama
2025-01-03
The body of a woman was found in an abandoned well near a paddy field in the Badalgama area yesterday.Continue Reading
23 yr old woman murdered
2025-01-03
A 23-year-old woman was found dead at her parents’ house in the Pansiyagama area yesterday. The Police said the womanContinue Reading
Rain expected in several areas of Sri Lanka today
2025-01-03
The prevailing showery conditions in the Northern, North-central, Eastern, and Uva provinces are expected to temporarily reduce from today (JanContinue Reading
WhatsApp calls : 4 new calling features
2025-01-03
Calling on WhatsApp continues to grow in popularity around the world. Now, over 2 billion calls are made on WhatsAppContinue Reading
Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Dewalaya donates Rs 176 mn for Pediatric Cancer Unit
2025-01-02
The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF), with financial support from the Ruhunu Kataragama Maha Dewalaya, has completed the establishment ofContinue Reading
Soft Drink Mix-Up at restaurant leads to Teen’s hospitalization
2025-01-02
A 19-year-old girl has been hospitalized after consuming a cleaning chemical served in a soft drink bottle at a restaurantContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Introduces Landmark Food & Beverage Regulations
2025-01-02
Statement from Ceylon Chamber of Commerce The Sri Lankan government has announced new restrictions on marketing food and beverages toContinue Reading
Taxpayers must pay Rs. 136,000 more in taxes than in 2020 : Patali
2025-01-02
Taxpayers in Sri Lanka would need to contribute an additional Rs. 136,000 in taxes compared to 2020, with the government’sContinue Reading
J. R. P. Suriyapperuma passed away
2025-01-02
Former Parliamentarian J. R. P. Suriyapperuma, a prominent figure in Sri Lanka’s political and media landscape, passed away today atContinue Reading
Who would want to assassinate him? Fonseka responds to alleged threats on MR’s life
2025-01-02
There was no threat to Mahinda Rajapaksa’s life, even during the war, Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said, alleging that theContinue Reading
Free tickets issued for 05-day Indian Film Fest
2025-01-02
The Indian Film Fest will run across cities in Sri Lanka from 06-10 January 2025 presenting a curated selection ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate : Comparison between first working days of 2025 and 2024
2025-01-02
The Sri Lankan rupee strengthened significantly against the US Dollar on the first working day of 2025 compared to theContinue Reading
WhatsApp number to address issues of state & Pvt sector employees
2025-01-02
The Ministry of Labour has introduced a new hotline to address issues of employees of the public and private sectors. Continue Reading
PM calls for probe into declining attendance in A/L classes
2025-01-02
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says the issue of absenteeism among children in Advanced Level classes should be investigated, emphasizingContinue Reading
Colombo Stock Exchange names new CEO
2025-01-02
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced the appointment of Vindhya Jayasekera as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Designate, effectiveContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-01-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Jan 02), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, India ink MoU to rehabilitate Karainagar Boatyard
2025-01-02
Sri Lanka and India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on December 16, 2024, for the rehabilitation of theContinue Reading