Weather Alert : Thundershowers expected in several provinces
2023-10-19
The prevailing rainy condition over Sri Lanka is expected to continue further, the Department of Meteorology said. The department hasContinue Reading
Pope urges all possible efforts to avoid ‘humanitarian catastrophe’ in Gaza
2023-10-18
Pope Francis on Wednesday expressed concern over the “desperate” situation in Gaza, calling for everything possible to be done toContinue Reading
New chairman for Petroleum Development Authority
2023-10-18
Energy sector expert, Surath Ovitigama has been appointed as the Chairman of the Petroleum Development Authority, Minister of Power andContinue Reading
Lifting Danushka’s ban : Sports Minister differs
2023-10-18
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) is not vested with legal powers to remove the temporary ban that was imposed on SriContinue Reading
President appoints 9-member commission to prepare proposals for electoral reforms
2023-10-18
A Gazette notification has been issued on the appointment of members to the Commission appointed to propose amendments to SriContinue Reading
10,000 USD fund from SLBFE to support SL workers in Israel
2023-10-18
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has allocated US$ 10,000 to provide necessary facilities to Sri Lankan workersContinue Reading
AKD meets Palestine ambassador reveals NPPs position
2023-10-18
A meeting between National People’s Power leader MP Anura Dissanayake and Dr. Zuhair M. H. Dar Zaid, Ambassador of theContinue Reading
Soft Liquor Licences given to SLTDA registered entities suspended
2023-10-18
The Commissioner General of Excise has temporarily suspended the Soft Liquor Licences (beer, wine etc.) given to establishments registered withContinue Reading
Koththamalli turns into beedi : Customs holds two containers
2023-10-18
State Minister of Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya has inspected two containers consisting of over 11 kilos of beedi leaves that hadContinue Reading
Online Safety Bill : Govt decides to make certain amendments
2023-10-18
The government has decided to make certain amendments to the Online Safety Bill, the Attorney General informed the Supreme CourtContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-10-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Oct 18) compared to Tuesday, according to theContinue Reading
Israel- Palestine conflict : Opposition Leader makes request from UN
2023-10-18
Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa has proposed to the Parliament of Sri Lanka to call on the United Nations (UN)Continue Reading
David Warner questions DRS call on Madushanka’s delivery
2023-10-18
Veteran Australia opener David Warner is “annoyed” and “frustrated” at the DRS call which went against him in his side’sContinue Reading
Factum Special Perspective: Online Safety or Muzzling Online Free Speech?
2023-10-18
By Muhammad Aftab Alam A review of Proposed Legislation in Pakistan and Sri Lanka In September 2023, the Sri LankanContinue Reading
Gaza situation: Joint statement from Sri Lanka & Pakistan leaders
2023-10-18
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have shared grave concerns about the ongoing escalation of violence and military action in Gaza, statingContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Sajith takes Catholic leaders concern to parliament
2023-10-18
The Catholic Bishops’ Conference in Sri Lanka has expressed that it does not have confidence or trust in the governmentContinue Reading
Dollar rate at banks today
2023-10-18
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Oct 18) comparedContinue Reading