New rule for Foreign Students who want study in UK
2024-01-02
UK government’s new rules preventing most international students from bringing family to the UK are now in effect – butContinue Reading
Heavy rain alert issued for 11 districts
2024-01-01
Due to active Northeast Monsoon conditions, prevailing showery condition in Uva, Central and Southern provinces and in Batticaloa Ampara andContinue Reading
Issues in Cricket: Ministerial Sub-Committee hands over report
2024-01-01
The Ministerial Sub-Committee for Cricket handed over its report to President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat today. The presidentContinue Reading
Economy: ‘Challenging decisions must be made for the greater good”
2024-01-01
President Ranil Wickremesinghe underscored that decisive actions would lead Sri Lanka to rapid economic growth this year. Despite facing criticismContinue Reading
Gazette issued increasing Excise Duty on Liquor with effect from today
2024-01-01
The Finance Ministry has issued a gazette notification today, effective January 01, announcing an increase in Excise Duty on Liquor.Continue Reading
Bus fares unchanged: Officials explain why
2024-01-01
The Chairman of the National Transport Commission assured that bus fares will remain unchanged, explaining that the recent rise inContinue Reading
New tax : New Laugfs Gas prices announced
2024-01-01
Laugfs Gas has also increased its LP gas prices due to the new VAT tax imposed. Price of 12.5kg cylinderContinue Reading
Zimbabwe team for Sri Lanka series announced
2024-01-01
Zimbabwe have named two 15-member squads for the ODI and T20I series against Sri Lanka, beginning 6 January 2024. CraigContinue Reading
“Let’s make this New Year one that writes history anew!”
2024-01-01
According to the world’s standard calendar, 2023 has ended, and we are entering a new year. Our people wish eachContinue Reading
Exchange rate comparison of 1st working day of 2023 & 2024
2024-01-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has seen a drastic change against the US Dollar between the first working day of 2023,Continue Reading
Magnitude 7.4 earthquake strikes Japan, tsunami warning issued
2024-01-01
An earthquake with a preliminary magnitude of 7.4 hit has hit northern Japan, public broadcaster NHK says. The Japan MeteorologicalContinue Reading
Operation ‘Yukthiya’: Dehiwala hotel demolished
2024-01-01
Sri Lankan authorities demolished a hotel located in Dehiwala, allegedly belonging to a drug peddler, after it was identified asContinue Reading
Celebrations galore as Sri Lankans welcome 2024
2024-01-01
Sri Lanka welcomed the New Year with several celebrations across the country. Large crowds were also seen at an eventContinue Reading
VAT increase : New Litro Gas price announced
2024-01-01
Sri Lanka’s primary gas dealer, Litro Gas Lanka has increased prices of its domestic LP gas. Litro Gas Lanka ChairmanContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-01-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Jan 01). ComparedContinue Reading
First crossover of 2024 : SLFP MP Shan Wijayalal joins SJB
2024-01-01
The first crossover of 2024 has been reported, with Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) MP Shan Wijayalal de Silva joiningContinue Reading
48 yr old injured in Wellampitiya shooting
2024-01-01
A 48-year-old man has been injured after being shot by an unidentified individual in Sedawatte, Wellampitiya. The Grandpass Police statedContinue Reading
Operation ‘Yukthiya’ : Another 1200 suspects arrested
2024-01-01
Over 1200 suspects have been arrested in the islandwide special operation ‘Yukthiya’ carried out within the last 24 hours endingContinue Reading