Reveal names of MPs with dual citizenship, MP raises privilege issue
2024-05-13
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Sudarshana Denipitya raising a privilege issue in Parliament said that the names of MPsContinue Reading
IFC & EU partner with SL bank to scale up Green Finance
2024-05-13
In a move to spur sustainable investments in Sri Lanka, the International Finance Corporation (IFC) and the European Union (EU)Continue Reading
Top US official Donald Lu begins official visit to Sri Lanka
2024-05-13
Visiting US Assistant Secretary of State for South and Central Asian Affairs Donald Lu was welcomed by US Ambassador toContinue Reading
Philanthropist Nahil Wijesuriya donates Rs. 270 mn to Bishop’s College
2024-05-13
Well known philanthropist Mr. Nahil Wijesuriya has contributed Rs. 270 million towards constructing a new building for A-Level and O-LevelContinue Reading
Romania job scam : Over 120 people defrauded
2024-05-13
A foreign employment agency in Negombo has been found to have defrauded a large sum of money from the publicContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-05-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (May 13) comparedContinue Reading
World Anti-War Alliance led by Rajitha Senaratne launched
2024-05-13
A World Anti-War Alliance has been launched under the leadership of former minister Rajitha Senaratne. Several politicians including, MPs DumindaContinue Reading
36 yr old arrested at BIA with 50 cartons of illegal cigarettes
2024-05-13
A 36-year-old man has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport for attempting to smuggle in 50 cartons of prohibited cigarettes. Continue Reading
14 arrested over reckless motorcycle race in Pannipitiya
2024-05-13
14 motorcyclists who had been riding recklessly and engaging in races have been apprehended during a raid conducted by theContinue Reading
Girlfriend arrested over Kuliyapitiya youth’s murder
2024-05-13
An 18-year-old woman has been arrested on charges of aiding the murder of the youth who was found dead afterContinue Reading
Mahinda wants SOE reform delayed, Opposition MPs react
2024-05-13
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Leader and former President Mahinda Rajapaksa yesterday called for the Government to delay any plansContinue Reading
Low-level atmospheric disturbance in the vicinity of Sri Lanka : Rain warning
2024-05-13
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 13 MAY 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 13 May 2024 Due to a low-level atmospheric disturbanceContinue Reading
US$ 2 billion in 4 months : increase reported in foreign remittances in 2024
2024-05-12
In the first four months of 2024, foreign remittances surged past the $2 billion mark, with US$ 2.079 billion recordedContinue Reading
Illegal Canada Dream: Two Arrested at Airport with Fake Passports
2024-05-12
Two individuals attempting to travel to Canada using counterfeit passports were apprehended at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA). The suspectsContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for 14 districts
2024-05-12
Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in Central, Sabaragamuwa, Eastern and Uva provinces andContinue Reading
Four key laws to propel Sri Lankan economy
2024-05-12
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has announced plans to introduce four key laws to propel the country’s economy towards rapid development transitioningContinue Reading
Maithri resigns & Wijedasa appointed as SLFP chairman in “disputed” meeting
2024-05-12
Former President Maithripala Sirisena has tendered his resignation as the chairman of the Sri Lanka Freedom Party (SLFP) with theContinue Reading
Sale of national assets : MR wants all moves postponed
2024-05-12
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has proposed a postponement of the government’s privatization drive until after the upcoming Presidential election. InContinue Reading