Harin Fernando arrested over ‘Messi 10’ campaign
2024-11-20
Former Minister Harin Fernando was arrested by the Badulla Police today on charges of violating the Election Laws of theContinue Reading
Easter Attacks : Pillayan in CID
2024-11-20
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, widely known as Pillayan, appeared at the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today to provide aContinue Reading
Sri Lankan British schoolboy becomes author at 15
2024-11-20
A Sri Lankan British schoolboy in the United Kingdom (UK), Maxim Pathirana, has published his first-ever novel at the ageContinue Reading
SL High Commission in the Maldives launches Sri Lanka Business Council
2024-11-20
The Sri Lanka Business Council of the Maldives (SLBCM) was officially launched in Malé recently (12 Nov), marking a majorContinue Reading
Showers above 75 mm expected in some areas today
2024-11-20
The Department of Meteorology says fairly heavy showers above 75 mm are likely at some places in the Western andContinue Reading
ADB approves USD 200 mn loan to Sri Lanka
2024-11-19
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $200 million policy-based loan to further help the Government of Sri LankaContinue Reading
Former Canadian Ambassador highlights why NPP’s win matters
2024-11-19
Former Canadian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka David Mckinnon has called out the lack of coverage on Sri Lanka’s NovemberContinue Reading
SJB’s One national list MP gazetted
2024-11-19
An Extraordinary Gazette has been issued announcing the name of Ranjith Madduma Bandara as a National List MP from SamagiContinue Reading
Special Weather Alert : Low pressure area around 23rd
2024-11-19
For the Island and Bay of Bengal Sea areas. A low pressure area is likely to form over southeast BayContinue Reading
Aruni Ranaraja appointed as New Foreign Ministry Secretary
2024-11-19
Aruni Ranaraja has been appointed as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Foreign Affairs, replacing Aruni Wijewardena. A seasonedContinue Reading
18 new Ministry secretaries appointed
2024-11-19
The appointment of the new Secretary to the Prime Minister, the Cabinet Secretary and Secretaries for 16 Ministries was heldContinue Reading
New Sports Minister assumes duties
2024-11-19
Sunil Kumara Gamage today assumed duties as the 21st Minister of Sports and Youth Affairs of Sri Lanka. The MinisterContinue Reading
Minister Bimal Rathnayake to be Leader of the House
2024-11-19
The newly appointed Cabinet of Ministers of the National Peoples’ Power (NPP) Government has made key appointments related to theContinue Reading
Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa appointed as Cabinet Media Spokesperson
2024-11-19
The inaugural meeting of the newly-formed Cabinet of Ministers took place under the leadership of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today. Continue Reading
Advisory issued for severe lightning & heavy rain in 16 districts
2024-11-19
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning and heavy rain in several districts, effective until 08.30Continue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-11-19
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (Nov 19), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
SL’s first-ever vision-impaired MP : Parliament explains arrangements
2024-11-19
The Secretary General of Sri Lanka’s Parliament, Kushani Rohanadeera has announced plans to introduce special arrangements to meet vision-impaired MPContinue Reading
Watch : Live footage of landslide on Passara-Bibile Road
2024-11-19
The activities to clear a landslide that had occurred along the Passara-Bibile Road are continuing for the second consecutive dayContinue Reading