Long queues for Passports today as well
2024-10-30
Long queues were reported at the Passport Office in Battaramulla today as well, despite Government Spokesman Minister Vijitha Herath havingContinue Reading
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several districts
2024-10-30
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for several districts effective until 11.30 pm today. Accordingly,Continue Reading
Strike : Station Masters to halt Ticketing duties
2024-10-30
The Sri Lanka Railways Station Masters’ Union announced that its members will refrain from all ticketing duties starting at 4:30Continue Reading
Colombo inflation rate drops further in October
2024-10-30
The Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) recorded a decrease in the overall inflation rate to (-0.8)% in October 2024, comparedContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-10-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 30), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
18 yr old boyfriend arrested for murdering 19 yr old girlfriend
2024-10-30
A man who had murdered his girlfriend by assaulting her with a rock has been apprehended by the Payagala PoliceContinue Reading
UDV candidate leaves party questioning Ranjan & Dilshan’s candidacies
2024-10-30
A Colombo District candidate of the United Democratic Voice (UDV) party headed by actor-turned-politician Ranjan Ramanayake has announced his decisionContinue Reading
Upul Tharanga’s complaint : Court of Appeal revokes warrant
2024-10-30
The Court of Appeal today ordered to recall the warrant issued to arrest the Chairman of Selectors at Sri LankaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Sumathi Dharmawardena gets big ICC role
2024-10-30
ICC appoints new Independent Chair of the Anti-Corruption Unit The International Cricket Council (ICC) today announced the appointment of SumathiContinue Reading
SC dismisses petition challenging Ranjan’s candidacy
2024-10-30
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has ordered the Fundamental Rights (FR) petition that was filed contesting the candidacy ofContinue Reading
Johnston released on bail
2024-10-30
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been released on bail in connection to the case related to an illegally assembled luxuryContinue Reading
2024 A/L exam : Update from Exam Dept
2024-10-30
The 2024 GCE Advanced Level Examination will not be postponed and will be held as scheduled, the Department of ExaminationsContinue Reading
“Where did you learn the Constitution” Ranil slams PM Harini
2024-10-30
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe has questioned if Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya did not know Sri Lanka’s Constitution, pointing out thatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Export Performance declines in September 2024
2024-10-30
Sri Lanka’s merchandise export performance in September 2024 amounted to US$ 937.95 million, recording a decline of 3.49 % comparedContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-10-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Oct 30), compared to Tuesday. AtContinue Reading
School holiday for Deepavali : New update
2024-10-30
The 01st of November has been declared a school holiday for all Tamil medium government schools in the Central and UvaContinue Reading
Six Bangladeshis arrested for violating visa conditions
2024-10-30
A group of Bangladeshi nationals have been arrested from a house in Seeduwa for violating visa conditions. According to theContinue Reading
General Election 2024 : Postal voting begins
2024-10-30
Postal voting for the 2024 General Election commenced today (Oct 30). Officials at election offices and District Secretariats, and theContinue Reading