Independent service providers or employees : Cricketers in court challenging IRD
2025-05-22
A group of Sri Lankan cricketers have arrived in court today in connection with a hearing on the writContinue Reading
Over 100 kilos of heroin seized in Weeraketiya
2025-05-22
Two suspects have been arrested with over 100 kilograms of heroin in Weeraketiya, Hambantota. According to the Police, the narcoticsContinue Reading
COPF approves revisions to advance account limits for key ministries and depts
2025-05-22
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the resolution for the revision of the limits of several AdvanceContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2025-05-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 May),Continue Reading
Two public officials arrested in separate bribery cases
2025-05-22
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has arrested two public officials in separate incidents for allegedlyContinue Reading
CBSL reduces Overnight Policy Rates : Gives update on Economy
2025-05-22
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to reduce the Overnight Policy RatesContinue Reading
NEXT factory closure : Govt responds
2025-05-22
Acting Minister of Labour, Mahinda Jayasinghe, says they expect to engage in a discussion with various stakeholders today over theContinue Reading
A harvest of 555 million coconuts expected this year
2025-05-22
The Coconut Research Institute Sri Lanka in Lunuwila says that an increase in the coconut harvest is expected in MayContinue Reading
Julie Chung visits Dullus Alahapperuma’s house
2025-05-22
Leader of the Freedom People’s Congress, Dullas Alahapperuma, and US Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Julie Chung, have engaged in aContinue Reading
RDA to construct safety barriers in accident-prone areas in the upcountry
2025-05-22
The Road Development Authority (RDA) says that galvanized safety barriers will be constructed on both sides of the road inContinue Reading
There is a shortage of 40,000 Teachers nationwide – PM
2025-05-22
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says there is currently a shortage of 40,000 teachers across Sri Lanka, and that the governmentContinue Reading
South-West monsoon : Rain expected in some provinces today
2025-05-22
The South-West monsoon has established over Sri Lanka, due to which showers are expected in some provinces today, according toContinue Reading
Japanese minister resigns after saying he “never had to buy rice”
2025-05-21
Japan’s agriculture minister has resigned after saying he has “never had to buy rice” while the country struggles with shortagesContinue Reading
Sri Lankan MPs to Participate in Capacity-Building Program in India
2025-05-21
A group of 24 delegates, including 20 Sri Lankan Members of Parliament and four senior parliamentary officials, will travel toContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 21
2025-05-21
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Ramith Rambukwella remanded over bribery case
2025-05-21
Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former health minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been remanded until 03 June in connection with aContinue Reading
Minister Vijitha chairs 24th IORA Council of Ministers Meeting
2025-05-21
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath, in his capacity as Chair of the Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA), presided overContinue Reading
Mahela Jayawardena warns public of fake AI Ads amid growing trend
2025-05-21
Former Sri Lankan cricket captain Mahela Jayawardena has warned the public against fake AI-generated advertisements misusing his name and image. Continue Reading