October tourist arrival numbers released: 159% increase
2023-11-02
Over 100,000 tourist arrivals were recorded in October 2023, the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) said. Providing monthly statistics,Continue Reading
Several protests planned for today
2023-11-02
Several protests are planned to be held by representatives of the health and education sectors of Sri Lanka today (NovContinue Reading
Overseas job scams : Wanted suspect arrested
2023-11-02
A suspect wanted for financially defrauding more than Rs. 10 million from the public via overseas job scams in variousContinue Reading
World Cup: Another blow for Australia
2023-11-02
Australia have been hit by the loss of another key allrounder after announcing Mitch Marsh flew home on Wednesday forContinue Reading
SUV imported illegally by Politician: Car Sale owner arrested
2023-11-02
A luxury SUV, worth Rs. 15 million, which had been illegally imported to Sri Lanka by a politician from theContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Three updates
2023-11-02
Weather forecast for today : Showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in most provinces of Sri Lanka afterContinue Reading
ICC Cricket World Cup Points Table
2023-11-01
Sri Lanka vs India : 9 questions to SL Coach
2023-11-01
1 November – Mumbai – Sri Lanka Head Coach Chris Silverwood pre-match press conference [Reporter:] Do you think that theContinue Reading
Advisory for severe lightning issued to several areas
2023-11-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning effective until 11.30 p.m. today. Accordingly, showers or thundershowersContinue Reading
Israel-Palestine conflict : Seven latest updates
2023-11-01
At least 8,525 Palestinians have been killed in Israeli attacks in Gaza since October 7, while more than 1,400 peopleContinue Reading
31 Lankans deported from Jordan
2023-11-01
Thirty-one (31) Sri Lankans who have been granted deportation orders by the Jordanian authorities returned to Sri Lanka last weekContinue Reading
Medicine purchase: New decision from new Health Minister
2023-11-01
Minister of Health Ramesh Pathirane has issued new directives to Health Sector officials on the purchase of medicines. Instructions haveContinue Reading
Mysterious death of Dinesh Schaffter : Expert committee decision announced
2023-11-01
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ruled that the death of the late businessman Dinesh Schaffter was a crime. The courtContinue Reading
World Cup : Glenn Maxwell out of England game after freak accident
2023-11-01
In a surprising turn of events, Australian cricketer Glenn Maxwell has been ruled out of the upcoming game against EnglandContinue Reading
VAT increase: Sajith slams, tells Areas govt should focus
2023-11-01
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadsa has criticized the recent Cabinet decisions on Value-Added Tax (VAT) and electricity tariff revision. MPContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-11-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Nov 01) compared to Tuesday, the Central BankContinue Reading
World Bank MD speaks about SL situation after 4 day visit
2023-11-01
World Bank Managing Director for Operations, Anna Bjerde has encouraged the Government of Sri Lanka to stay the course onContinue Reading
New Vice- Chancellor appointed to Sabaragamuwa University
2023-11-01
Professor M. Sunil Shantha of the Department of Economics & Statistics of the Sabaragamuwa University has been appointed as theContinue Reading