Two Iraqi nationals deported from Katunayake
2023-04-08
Two Iraqi nationals were caught attempting to enter Sri Lanka with forged documents at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) inContinue Reading
Fears raised over 248 Sri Lankans “missing” while heading to New Zealand
2023-04-08
Fears have been raised over the fate of 248 Sri Lankans who went “missing” while heading to New Zealand inContinue Reading
Wine stores to be closed during April New Year
2023-04-07
All licenced wine stores will be closed during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year celebrated on the 13th and 14thContinue Reading
“Nivan Suva, Maina comments in FB” SLPP MP wants tough action
2023-04-07
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) sees the proposed Anti-Terrorism Act as a measure to protect the public, SLPP MPContinue Reading
Samsung reports lowest profit in 14 years as chip demand wanes, but there’s good news
2023-04-07
Samsung has announced its earnings estimates for Q1 2023. The company expects its operating profit to nosedive by 96% comparedContinue Reading
Rooftop solar project : Update from Minister
2023-04-07
The survey on the identification of government buildings and religious institutes for the project to fix rooftop solar panels willContinue Reading
Mano Ganesan proposes Tamil MPs Caucus in SL Parliament
2023-04-07
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) leader Mano Ganesan has proposed the establishment of a Tamil MPs Caucus in the Parliament ofContinue Reading
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