Social activist Oshala Herath to contest Presidential Election
2024-06-25
Sri Lankan social activist Oshala Herath is set to contest the upcoming Presidential Election from the New Independent Front Party. Continue Reading
Underworld activities : Special Police operation in July to seize illegal weapons
2024-06-25
A special Police operation is to be launched in July to seize illegal firearms in the possession of underworld criminals,Continue Reading
Navy Sailor dies during operation to arrest Indian fishermen
2024-06-25
A Navy sailor has died after sustaining injuries during an operation to apprehend a group of Indian fishermen for poachingContinue Reading
China’s Chongqing Airlines resumes operations to Colombo
2024-06-25
Chongqing Airlines, an airline based in Chongqing, China, resumed direct nonstop flights from Chongqing to Colombo on Monday (June 24). Continue Reading
World Bank approves US$150 million for SL healthcare sector
2024-06-25
WASHINGTON, June 24, 2024- The World Bank’s Board of Executive Directors has approved $150 million in financing for Sri LankaContinue Reading
‘Julian Assange is free’: Wikileaks founder freed in deal with US
2024-06-25
WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has been freed from prison in the United Kingdom and is on his way home toContinue Reading
Weather today: Heavy showers about 100mm in several areas
2024-06-25
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 25 JUNE 2024 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 25 June 2024 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
T20 World Cup 2024 : Super 8 Points Table
2024-06-24
Over 04 kilos of ICE seized at Central Mail Exchange
2024-06-24
A package with over 04 kilos of crystal methamphetamine (ICE) has been seized at the Central Mail Exchange in Colombo.Continue Reading
NCPI-based overall rate of inflation drops to 1.6% in May 2024
2024-06-24
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has dropped to 1.6% inContinue Reading
SJB questions why President repeating 2023 statement
2024-06-24
Sri Lanka’s main Opposition party, the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has questioned the motive behind the President’s re-announcement of SriContinue Reading
Sports Minister to resign if “Nightclub” allegations against Cricketers proven
2024-06-24
Sports Minister Harin Fernando has challenged those accusing the national men’s cricket team of having been at nightclubs during theContinue Reading
Judges Association raises concern over Justice Minister’s comments
2024-06-24
The Judicial Services Association of Sri Lanka has raised concerns over recent statements made in Parliament against the judiciary, statingContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2024-06-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (June 24), compared to last Thursday. According toContinue Reading
LPL 2024 : Ticket sales begin for Kandy matches
2024-06-24
Ticket sales for the Kandy leg of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2024 will commence this evening. According to tournamentContinue Reading
Major social media scams : Warning from SLCERT
2024-06-24
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (SLCERT) has warned the public to remain cautious of financial fraud via SMSContinue Reading
Opposition Leader vows to suspend liquor licences given for political benefit
2024-06-24
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has vowed to suspend all liquor licences provided for political benefit in the recent past. AddressingContinue Reading
Ed Sheeran concert in Colombo early next year?
2024-06-24
A proposal has been brought forward by two private entities to host an Ed Sheeran concert in Colombo early nextContinue Reading