Factum Perspective: How Sri Lanka obtained independence
2023-02-04
By Chandani Kirinde In 1918, George Wille, a Member of Ceylon’s Legislative Council, cited an interesting metaphor to describe theContinue Reading
Independence Day : President to make special address to the nation this evening
2023-02-04
President Ranil Wickremesinghe will deliver a special address to the nation today to mark the 75th Independence Day of SriContinue Reading
Centenary Movement contributes 55 young leaders to national politics
2023-02-04
Centenary Movement, a non-partisan body with the vision of engaging a new generation at the core of national decision-making inContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Rain expected in some places today
2023-02-04
The Department of Meteorology says showers are expected in some places across Sri Lanka today. Showers or thundershowers will occurContinue Reading
Independence day : Police fire tear gas & water cannons to protesters (Video)
2023-02-03
Police have fired tear gas and water cannons at protesters in Maradana who were holding a ‘satyagraha’ against Independence DayContinue Reading
“Cake that was baked at home” : FM delivers Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Lecture
2023-02-03
Lakshman Kadirgamar Memorial Lecture delivered by Foreign Minister Ali Sabry. My dear friend Abdul Momen, Mrs. Suganthie Kadirgamar & distinguishedContinue Reading
Tourism Minister meets EU Ambassadors, key issues discussed
2023-02-03
Colombo, 3 February 2023 – In the spirit of Team Europe, the Ambassador of the European Union (EU) together withContinue Reading
Today’s power cut : Four new updates
2023-02-03
The Ceylon Electricity Board has requested permission to impose power cuts of 2 hours & 20 minutes today & onContinue Reading
“Highly unprofessional, unpleasant & intolerable work style : Two PUCSL members resign
2023-02-03
Two members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka, Mohan Samaranayake and Udeni Wickremasinghe handed over their resignation letters.
Court order issued preventing protests disrupting the 75th Independence day
2023-02-03
An order has been issued by Fort Magistrate preventing any protest march or any person from entering Galle Face andContinue Reading
Most prestigious lifetime award of Sri Lanka awarded to Karu Jaysuriya
2023-02-03
The most prestigious lifetime award “Sri Lankabhimanya” Award was conferred to former speaker Deshabandu Karu Jayasuriya by President Ranil WickremesingheContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2023-02-03
The rupee has slightly appreciated against the US Dollar today, the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) reported. The buyingContinue Reading
Bondholder Group expresses willingness to engage on debt restructuring
2023-02-03
The Ad Hoc Group of Sri Lanka Bondholders, known as the Bondholder Group, has expressed willingness to engage with theContinue Reading
Online scam using Independence Day : Alert issued
2023-02-03
Independent fact-checking website, Fact Crescendo Sri Lanka has warned the public of fake internet data scams on social media linkedContinue Reading
US President’s letter to Sri Lanka
2023-02-03
US President Joseph R. Biden, in a warmly worded letter of felicitation, conveyed his best wishes to President Ranil WickremesingheContinue Reading
Prepaid bus card : Pilot project launched on Southern expressway
2023-02-03
The pilot project to issue prepaid cards for public transportation was inaugurated for bus passengers who use the Southern Expressway,Continue Reading
Power crisis : Mahaweli Authority says insufficient water for hydropower
2023-02-03
The Mahaweli Authority of Sri Lanka has informed it does not have sufficient water in reservoirs to be released forContinue Reading
Pakistan’s Hina to visit Sri Lanka
2023-02-03
Pakistan’s Minister of State for Foreign Affairs Hina Rabbani Khar will undertake a two-day visit to Sri Lanka from todayContinue Reading
