1,300 from more than 90 countries attend Hajj pilgrimage as King Salman’s guests
2023-06-22
Millions of Muslims from around the world are currently gathering in Mecca to perform Hajj – the sacred Muslim pilgrimage.Continue Reading
Harin appointed as Vice chair of South Asia Commission of UNWTO
2023-06-22
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Tourism, Harin Fernando has been bestowed with the appointment as one of the two Vice ChairsContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-06-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated against the US Dollar today (22) in comparison to yesterday, according to the CentralContinue Reading
IMF Chief praises Strong ownership of SL govt to address economic challenges
2023-06-22
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has held discussions with the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) Kristalina Georgieva on theContinue Reading
Double trouble for Diana : Complaint from Magistrate
2023-06-22
The Colombo Chief Magistrate today reported State Minister of Tourism Diana Gamage to the court of appeal for the offenceContinue Reading
Missing Titanic sub : 7 new updates
2023-06-22
A French vessel with a submersible capable of reaching the sea bed and transmitting images to the surface has arrivedContinue Reading
16 hour water cut in several parts of Colombo
2023-06-22
A 16-hour water cut will be imposed in several parts of Colombo tomorrow (June 24), the National Water Supply andContinue Reading
Special message from Minister to foreign job seekers
2023-06-22
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment, Manusha Nanayakkara has urged foreign employment seekers not to get duped by racketeers promisingContinue Reading
Japanese language to be included in school curriculum
2023-06-22
Special Cabinet approval has been received to include the Japanese language into the academic curriculum of Sri Lankan schools, MinisterContinue Reading
COVID burial policy strained SL’s foreign relations – FM
2023-06-22
Sri Lanka’s bilateral relations with several countries, particularly ones in the Middle East, suffered significantly due to the government’s stanceContinue Reading
Govt orders crackdown on gun violence
2023-06-22
Minister of Public Security Tiran Alles has issued instructions to the Sri Lanka Police to take immediate action against violentContinue Reading
Dappula de Livera case : AG gives undertaking to court
2023-06-22
The Attorney General (AG) has given an undertaking to the Court of Appeal that former AG Dappula de Livera willContinue Reading
Medicine shortage : Health Minister issues warning
2023-06-22
Minister of Health Keheliya Rambukwella today revealed he would step down from his portfolio if his ministry is unable toContinue Reading
Customs seize heroin worth Rs. 650 mn at Port
2023-06-22
Over 16 kilos of heroin valued at nearly Rs. 650 million has been seized from a ship that had arrivedContinue Reading
Dollar rate at banks today
2023-06-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has slightly appreciated against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22) inContinue Reading
Group of SL MPs to tour China in June
2023-06-22
Twelve members from the Parliaments of Sri Lanka and China will undertake a visit to several parts of China fromContinue Reading
Headline Inflation drops to 22.1% in May 2023
2023-06-22
Headline Inflation based on the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) is recorded at 22.1% for the month of May 2023,Continue Reading
Govt increases fines for overstaying foreigners
2023-06-22
A new Gazette notification has been issued revising the fines on visa overstay of foreigners in Sri Lanka. The GazetteContinue Reading
