Lankan documentary film on Covid forced cremations in local theatres
2024-08-01
The Sri Lankan documentary film “Oddamavadi”, by creative director Aman Ashraff, will be released in local theatres starting tomorrow (AugContinue Reading
President’s Fund Scholarship August instalment transferred to recipients
2024-08-01
Scholarship instalments for August 2024, under the President’s Fund Scholarship Programme, have been directly credited to the bank accounts ofContinue Reading
Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake to run Police administration
2024-08-01
Senior DIG Lalith Pathinayake has been appointed in the interim to oversee the administrative duties of Sri Lanka Police, theContinue Reading
It’s an advantage for Ranil that Rajapaksas’ not supporting him – Susil
2024-08-01
The ill-timed decision of some to not extend support for the President has worked in favour of President Ranil Wickremesinghe,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine condemns assassination of Hamas Political Leader
2024-08-01
The Sri Lanka Committee for Solidarity with Palestine has condemned the recent assassination of Hamas Political Wing Leader Ismail Haniyeh.Continue Reading
Chamari to play in ‘The Hundred’
2024-08-01
Sri Lanka Women’s National Cricket Team captain Chamari Athapaththu is gearing up for her debut in ‘The Hundred’. Athapaththu willContinue Reading
Asset declaration of top officials including President & PM now public
2024-08-01
The asset declarations of over 100 top officials, including President Ranil Wickremesinghe and the Prime Minister, have been made public. Continue Reading
Suraksha Student insurance scheme begins from today : New update
2024-08-01
The government will recommence the Suraksha Student Insurance Coverage programme for a period of three years, starting today, Minister ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka ODI squad : Two changes & 3 standbys added
2024-08-01
India Tour of Sri Lanka 2024: Sri Lanka Team Updates Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka will not take part inContinue Reading
Fuel supply : Update from Minister
2024-08-01
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) will continue an uninterrupted supply of fuel islandwide, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana WijesekeraContinue Reading
Govt says 80% of construction work on Port City project completed
2024-08-01
State Minister for Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama says 80% of the construction work on the Port City project has beenContinue Reading
Govt targets 20% GDP from manufacturing by 2030
2024-08-01
The Government has set a target of increasing the manufacturing sector’s contribution to the country’s GDP from 16% to 20%,Continue Reading
Five fast bowlers out : Sri Lanka faces injury crisis ahead of India ODIs
2024-08-01
Sri Lanka has been hit with a major setback as fast bowlers Matheesha Pathirana and Dilshan Madushanka have been ruledContinue Reading
Dollar rate in Sri Lanka today
2024-08-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Aug 01) comparedContinue Reading
“Gaza Children’s Fund” : Govt ends donation programme
2024-08-01
The Presidential Secretariat has announced that accepting donations to the “Gaza Children’s Fund” ceased on 31st July 2024. According toContinue Reading
Six Chinese nationals arrested for illegally residing in SL
2024-08-01
A group of Chinese nationals have been arrested in Payagala for allegedly violating visa conditions. The Police said the groupContinue Reading
Former Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe places bond for Presidential Election
2024-08-01
Former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe has placed his cash deposit to contest the 2024 Presidential Election. Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, who willContinue Reading
Offshore banking : Port City outlines criteria for commercial entities
2024-08-01
Port City Colombo has announced that two regulations, Offshore Banking and Offshore Banking – Prudent Management and Confidence, have beenContinue Reading
