Weather Alert : Fair weather expected in Sri Lanka today
2024-02-08
Mainly fair weather will prevail over most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Misty conditionsContinue Reading
President leaves for Australia
2024-02-08
President Ranil Wickremesinghe left Sri Lanka a short while ago to participate in the 7th Indian Ocean Conference in Perth,Continue Reading
Online Safety Act gazetted under Ministry of Public Security
2024-02-07
A Gazette notification has been issued bringing the Online Safety Act under the purview of the Ministry of Public Security
Ministry of Environment : New Gazette issued
2024-02-07
President Ranil Wickremesinghe having Consulted with Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena has Determined that the Ministerial Portfolio of Environment Should beContinue Reading
Online Safety Act : CPA highlights changes Govt didn’t make despite SC order
2024-02-07
Press Statement: Centre for Policy Alternatives The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) is concerned with the process followed in enactingContinue Reading
Sanath Nishantha’s death : Wife makes CID complaint
2024-02-07
The wife of the late State Minister Sanath Nishantha has lodged a formal complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)Continue Reading
AKD gives update on his India visit as he meets Gujrat CM
2024-02-07
Update from NPP Leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake Today (07), the third day of the visit to India, we met withContinue Reading
Six companies shortlisted to sell Govt owned Canwill Holdings
2024-02-07
Six companies have pre-qualified as bidders for the divestiture of the Sri Lankan Government’s shares in Canwill Holdings (Pvt) Ltd. Continue Reading
Islandwide operation to tackle harassment on public transport
2024-02-07
Sri Lanka Police has launched a special islandwide programme from today to tackle harassment against children and women on publicContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets : January update from Central Bank
2024-02-07
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets have increased by 2.3% to USD 4,491 million in January 2024, the Central Bank ofContinue Reading
President’s speech : Several MPs including Rajitha & Fonseka remain despite SJB walkout
2024-02-07
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs, including Opposition Leader MP Sajith Premadasa, walked out of Parliament today before President Ranil WickremesingheContinue Reading
CBSL special monetary board meeting : Clarification
2024-02-07
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a clarification on its Monetary Policy Board Meeting scheduled for todayContinue Reading
ICC Test bowling rankings : Bumrah tops, Jayasuriya coming up
2024-02-07
Jasprit Bumrah has become the first India pacer to top the ICC Men’s Test Bowling Rankings after an outstandingContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-02-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 07) compared to Tuesday, according to theContinue Reading
Self-proclaimed ‘Awalokiteshwara Bodhisattva’ granted bail
2024-02-07
Mahinda Kodituwakku, the self-proclaimed ‘Awalokiteshwara Bodhisattva’ in Sri Lanka, who was remanded for defaming Buddhism has been granted bail. KodituwakkuContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans FTAs with five countries this year
2024-02-07
Minister of Foreign Affairs Ali Sabry says the government plans to establish Free Trade Agreements (FTA) with India, Indonesia, Malaysia,Continue Reading
UNICEF welcomes moves to amend the Children & Young Persons Ordinance
2024-02-07
UNICEF has welcomed the long-awaited amendment to the Children and Young Persons Ordinance (CYPO) coming into force effective January 1,Continue Reading
President’s special request to SJB & NPP
2024-02-07
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has extended an invitation to all political parties to join hands to embrace a shared vision andContinue Reading