CBSL Governor reveals expected timeframe for IMF second tranche
2023-11-24
Sri Lanka expects to receive approval for the second tranche of the International Monetary Fund’s (IMF) Extended Fund Facility (EFF)Continue Reading
Conservation Scientist of Sri Lankan origin featured among 2023 Climate Leaders on Technology
2023-11-24
Sri Lankan-born American Conservation Scientist M. Sanjayan has been featured among the 2023 Climate Leaders on Technology by Time100 Climate.Continue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2023-11-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Nov 24),Continue Reading
Four-day truce officially starts in Gaza
2023-11-24
A temporary truce in the Israel-Hamas war took effect early Friday, setting the stage for the exchange of dozens ofContinue Reading
Only 31 out of 179 Foreign Investment Projects in Sri Lanka successful – Parliamentary Committee
2023-11-24
Only 31 projects out of 179 Foreign Investment Projects in Sri Lanka are found to be successful, the Sectoral OversightContinue Reading
Court rejects petition against SJB leader & General Secretary
2023-11-24
A petition filed against Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Leader MP Sajith Premadasa and SJB General Secretary MP Ranjith Madduma Bandara,Continue Reading
5,500 children killed in GAZA : HRW calls for action
2023-11-24
An estimated 5,500 children have been killed in the Gaza Strip since October 7, according to Gaza’s government media office,Continue Reading
Sri Lankan infants being trafficked abroad: CID launches probe
2023-11-24
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has launched investigations into an organized gang involved in selling Sri Lankan infants to foreignersContinue Reading
President unveils new agricultural export initiative
2023-11-24
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has outlined a comprehensive plan to revitalize Sri Lanka’s agricultural sector for export, acknowledging past challenges andContinue Reading
41 Indians trapped in tunnel since November 12 : Latest rescue update
2023-11-24
Bhaskar Khulbe, a former advisor to the Prime Minister’s Office on Friday said that the rescue operation to free theContinue Reading
Monthly deficit Rs 168 billion, Minister reveals Govt challenges
2023-11-24
Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara has emphasised that retaining land, a crucial factor of production, improperly underContinue Reading
Central Bank reduces policy interest rates
2023-11-24
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has decided to reduce the Standing Deposit Facility RateContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Minor flood warnings issued to some areas
2023-11-24
Today’s weather forecast: The Met Department says showers or thundershowers will occur at a few places in the Sabaragamuwa, CentralContinue Reading
Australian Court says Police ‘unreasonable’ to charge Danushka, Costs awarded
2023-11-24
Police who prosecuted a Sri Lankan cricket star later cleared of sexually assaulting a woman at her Sydney home actedContinue Reading
WATCH: Flash mob ransacks Nike store in Los Angeles
2023-11-24
A flash mob has ransacked a Nike store in Los Angeles, stealing $12,000 (about £9,500) worth of goods. Footage releasedContinue Reading
Budget head of Ministry of Defence passed by 68 majority vote
2023-11-23
Today (23), on the second day of the Committee Stage of the Appropriation Bill for the year 2024, the budgetContinue Reading
President blaming CC for not approving IGP & Judges : Opposition Leader replies
2023-11-23
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa highlighted the shortcomings of the Legislative Assembly in its failure to appoint an Inspector General ofContinue Reading
16-hour water cut in parts of Colombo tomorrow
2023-11-23
A 16-hour water cut will be imposed in five parts of Colombo from tomorrow (Nov 24), the National Water SupplyContinue Reading