HRW calls for withdrawal of Sri Lanka’s Anti-Terrorism Act
2023-04-07
The government of Sri Lanka’s proposed Anti-Terrorism Act would empower the authorities to systematically violate fundamental human rights, Human RightsContinue Reading
17 injured in Train Accident in Kantale
2023-04-07
17 people injured and admitted to hospital when a train derailed near Kanthale, Agbopura station.
Hambantota refinery : Ceylon Chamber calls for transparent process
2023-04-07
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has called for the Expressions of Interest (EOI) responses for the Hambantota Oil Refinery toContinue Reading
25-year-old preschool teacher killed in Peradeniya
2023-04-07
A 25-year-old preschool teacher was reported dead after being attacked by an individual in the Kobbekaduwa area in Peradeniya earlyContinue Reading
Massive heroin case suspects released, Judges blame Police
2023-04-07
Five suspects who were arrested and remanded for the possession of 196.98 kilos of heroin off the coast of TrincomaleeContinue Reading
Issues of pavement hawkers to be resolved for festive season
2023-04-07
Measures will be taken to assist pavement hawkers to engage in business without obstructing the public during the April festiveContinue Reading
Court allows proceeding with case against recent medicines purchased
2023-04-07
The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka has granted leave to proceed with a case filed by Transparency International Sri LankaContinue Reading
Gazette issued banning several imports
2023-04-07
A Gazette Notification has been issued banning the importation of several single-use items. As per the Gazette, the banned single-useContinue Reading
Sun to be directly over 7 areas of Sri Lanka today
2023-04-07
The sun will be directly above seven (07) areas of Sri Lanka at noon today, the Department of Meteorology stated.Continue Reading
Workers’ remittances passes US$ 500 mn in March 2023
2023-04-07
Sri Lankan migrant workers’ foreign remittances increased to US$ 568.3 million in March 2023, Minister of Labour and Foreign EmploymentContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Thundershowers expected later today
2023-04-07
The Department of Meteorology says thundershowers are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka later today. Showers or thundershowers willContinue Reading
CCTV of Sri Lankan who died in detention in Japan shown to public
2023-04-07
Security camera footage showing a Sri Lankan woman before her death in a central Japan detention facility was publicly releasedContinue Reading
Sanath meets Saudi Ambassador in Colombo
2023-04-06
Former Sri Lanka Cricket captain and current Sri Lanka tourism ambassador Sanath Jayasuriya met with H.E Khalid Hamoud Nasser AldasamContinue Reading
Members appointed to Public Service Commission
2023-04-06
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has approved the recommendation of the Constitutional Council & appointed the Chairman of the Public Service CommissionContinue Reading
World Cup Qualifier in Zimbabwe : No DRS
2023-04-06
There will be no DRS system in place for this year’s 50-over World Cup qualifying tournament in Zimbabwe in June-July,Continue Reading
BOI approved project 121 residencies by Keonn Investments (Pvt) Ltd
2023-04-06
The post-IMF scenario may have a positive impact on a better business ecosystem in the country and it is evidentContinue Reading
Warning for Drivers from Police
2023-04-06
A special operation will be launched to apprehend people driving under the influence of alcohol during the April festive season,Continue Reading
CEB acquires 163 MW Power Plant from Sojitz Kelanitissa
2023-04-06
The 163 MW Combined Cycle Power Plant in Colombo which was operated by Sojitz Kelanitissa (Pvt) Limited has been successfullyContinue Reading