Weather today: Rainy & windy conditions
2024-07-16
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 16 JULY 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 16 July 2024 The prevailing windy conditions over theContinue Reading
US-SL joint statement on the 5th SL-US partnership dialogue
2024-07-15
The following statement is released by the Governments of the United States and Sri Lanka on the occasion of theContinue Reading
Skeletal remains found in Colombo-Fort
2024-07-15
Human skeletal remains have been found at the centre aisle of the roundabout near the old Secretariat in Colombo -Fort.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan sapphire displayed at Singapore International Jewellery Expo
2024-07-15
A Sri Lankan-origin natural royal blue sapphire of over 100 carats, cut in Bangkok, was exhibited by a Singaporean jewellerContinue Reading
Over 200 international delegates in SL for ICC annual conference
2024-07-15
Sri Lanka Cricket will host the Annual Conference of the International Cricket Council (ICC) in Sri Lanka from 19 –Continue Reading
Sri Lanka has now become an ‘auctionland’ – Opposition Leader
2024-07-15
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa says Sri Lanka has now become an ‘auctionland’. MP Premadasa made these remarks criticizing theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka & Jordan sign MOU on Political Consultation Mechanism
2024-07-15
The Governments of Sri Lanka and Jordan have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) on a Political Consultation Mechanism toContinue Reading
Women’s T20 Asia Cup : Matches open for public ‘free of charge’
2024-07-15
The matches of the upcoming Women’s T20 Asia Cup 2024, to be played in Sri Lanka, will be open forContinue Reading
Electricity tariffs reduced : New rates revealed
2024-07-15
Electricity tariffs in Sri Lanka will be reduced overall by 22.5% from Tuesday (July 16). Chairman of the Public UtilitiesContinue Reading
SC rejects lawyer’s petition to postpone 2024 PE
2024-07-15
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today dismissed the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition filed by Attorney-at-Law Aruna Laksiri seeking toContinue Reading
“Judicial power remains within Parliament” – President reminds judges
2024-07-15
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has reiterated his longstanding view that the judiciary should not interfere with the executive powers of Parliament.Continue Reading
Foreign Minister to visit Romania and Poland
2024-07-15
Foreign Minister Ali Sabry will engage in a four-day visit to Romania and Poland this week. According to the ForeignContinue Reading
Heart surgery waitlist at Karapitya Hospital extends to 2028
2024-07-15
Patients awaiting heart surgeries at the Cardiothoracic Unit of Karapitya Teaching Hospital face a waiting list extending to 2028, accordingContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-07-15
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (July 15), compared to last week, according toContinue Reading
Selling Hilton : Govt reveals final bidder
2024-07-15
Melwa Hotels & Resorts (Pvt) Ltd has been announced as the only prequalified company to have put forward a bidContinue Reading
University non-academic staff end trade union action
2024-07-15
The university non-academic staff trade unions have decided to call off their 75-day strike from today. According to the tradeContinue Reading
EC will get power to call Presidential Election on Wednesday : What will happen next?
2024-07-15
The Election Commission (EC) of Sri Lanka will be authorized to call for the Presidential election starting Wednesday, 17 JulyContinue Reading
Court orders Maithripala to settle Easter attacks compensation by end of August
2024-07-15
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered former President Maithripala Sirisena to pay the outstanding compensation out of Rs.Continue Reading
