Above 75 mm of rain expected in some provinces today
2025-04-03
Fairly heavy rainfall of above 75 mm is likely in some provinces in Sri Lanka today, according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
Trump’s 44% US Tariff: How it will affect Sri Lanka ?
2025-04-03
Sri Lanka’s apparel industry is facing a significant blow following the imposition of a 44% tariff on Sri Lankan goodsContinue Reading
Global stocks plummet on Trump’s tariff plans
2025-04-03
Global stock markets have taken a sharp dive following US President Trump’s announcement of sweeping “reciprocal” tariffs. Japan’s benchmark NikkeiContinue Reading
Sri Lanka visit : Indian PM writes
2025-04-03
Indian Prime Minister’s departure statement ahead of his visit to Thailand and Sri Lanka At the invitation of Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Trump’s tariff war : Gold price again spikes to record high
2025-04-03
The price of gold continues to reach record highs, amid uncertainty surrounded the global economy in the wake of Trump’sContinue Reading
Major Blow: US imposes 44% Tax on Sri Lankan Goods
2025-04-03
US President Donald Trump has issued an executive order imposing a 44 percent tariff on Sri Lankan goods, citing itContinue Reading
Finance Ministry raises Beedi Tax
2025-04-03
The Ministry of Finance announced that the excise tax on tobacco used in the production of beedi has been increasedContinue Reading
CID inquiry : 22 Former Ministers & MPs investigated
2025-04-03
The Financial and Commercial Crimes Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched investigations into 22 former ministersContinue Reading
6.0-Magnitude Earthquake Hits Japan
2025-04-02
A magnitude 6.0 earthquake struck Japan’s Kyushu region on Wednesday at 7:34 PM (IST), according to the National Center forContinue Reading
Fake AI Nudes of Women: Anuradhapura Youth Remanded
2025-04-02
A 20-year-old youth from Anuradhapura has been arrested for making an AI-generated fake nude pictures of two women. The imagesContinue Reading
Social media crypto fraud: CID nabs 2 Over Rs. 230M Scam
2025-04-02
A suspect has been arrested by the Cyber Crimes Division of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over a financial fraudContinue Reading
Indian PM’s visit : Update for drivers on special traffic plan
2025-04-02
Sri Lanka Police says a special traffic and security plan will be in place in Colombo and several other areasContinue Reading
Govt questioned over serious data breach involving private bank
2025-04-02
Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said that a recent data breach involving a leading private bank in Sri Lanka was not discussedContinue Reading
Adani project : Ranil warns Govt ahead of Modi visit
2025-04-02
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe says all renewable energy proposals approved during his administration were subjected to a thorough evaluation processContinue Reading
Next week Parliament schedule announced
2025-04-02
Parliament to convene on April 8th, 9th, and 10th Two-day debate on the Report of the Commission of Inquiry intoContinue Reading
‘Heyy Monk’ Saddharathana Thero expelled by Ramanna Nikaya
2025-04-02
The Karaka Sabha of the Sri Lanka Ramanna Maha Nikaya has decided to expel Ven. Rajangane Saddharathana Thero from theContinue Reading
Ranil Haamu Mahaththaya won’t be arrested : Dilith
2025-04-02
Leader of Sarvajana Balaya and Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera accused the government of using loopholes in the law toContinue Reading
New Regional Immigration office to be established in Jaffna
2025-04-02
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the establishment of a new regional office of the Department of Immigration and EmigrationContinue Reading