Despite crisis, it’s a good time to invest in Sri Lanka, say Colombo-based Indian CEOs
2023-02-28
Sri Lanka is reeling under last year’s crushing economic meltdown and consequent political turmoil, but it is still a goodContinue Reading
Pakistan ministers to forgo pay, perks for IMF bailout
2023-02-28
Cash-strapped Pakistan is taking several drastic austerity measures to ensure compliance with conditions set by the International Monetary Fund (IMF)Continue Reading
New pension system for those who joined State sector after 2016
2023-02-28
Cabinet approval has been granted for the establishment of a National Contributory Pension Fund for Public Service employees. Cabinet spokesmanContinue Reading
Four areas identified for new cancer hospitals
2023-02-28
The Health Ministry has been instructed to formulate the required measures to establish specialized hospitals in the Jaffna, Hambantota, Badulla,Continue Reading
Combined Trade Union strike tomorrow
2023-02-28
Several trade unions from the essential services sector, including power, petroleum, water, ports, and banks, will engage in a one-dayContinue Reading
Saudi Fund delegation in SL to review projects
2023-02-28
A delegation from the Saudi Fund for Development, headed by Eng. Mohammad Al-Masoud, Director of Operations for Central and WestContinue Reading
Man shot dead inside luxury jeep in Panadura
2023-02-28
An individual has been shot dead inside a luxury vehicle in the Pinwatte area in Panadura today. The Police MediaContinue Reading
Weather Alert : Rainy conditions expected to enhance
2023-02-28
The Department of Meteorology says the rainy condition is expected to enhance to some extent over Sri Lanka today. Thereby,Continue Reading
Which countries visiting SL more in 2023
2023-02-28
A total of 203,081 tourist arrivals have been reported in Sri Lanka from the 1st of January to the 26thContinue Reading
BASL raises concerns over President’s comments
2023-02-28
The BAR Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has raised concerns over President Ranil Wickremesinghe’s recent comments in Parliament pertaining toContinue Reading
“Police used water cannons and tear gas in violation of international human rights law” Amnesty
2023-02-28
AMNESTY International Sri Lanka: Authorities must exercise restraint in use of force and facilitate the right to peaceful assembly RespondingContinue Reading
President signs Gazette declaring several services as Essential
2023-02-27
President Ranil Wickremesinghe has signed a Gazette notification a short while ago declaring public transports services for passengers or goods,Continue Reading
Tourist arrivals passes 100,000 for the 2nd consecutive month
2023-02-27
Tourist arrivals in Sri Lanka have passed 100,000 for the 2nd consecutive month. According to Tourism Minister Harin Fernando, 100,536Continue Reading
Pictures from Sanga’s Oxford Union talk
2023-02-27
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Kumar Sangakkara recently addressed the Oxford Union, which is a leading debating society in the world.Continue Reading
SL signs agreement enabling more job opportunities in Japan
2023-02-27
The government has inked an agreement with the Japan International Trainee and Skilled Worker Cooperation Organization (JITCO) to get moreContinue Reading
Wanted suspect escaping from airport Police : Two monks arrested
2023-02-27
Three persons, including two monks, have been arrested for helping an individual who was in the custody of the KatunayakeContinue Reading
Wasantha Mudalige & 61 student monks granted bail
2023-02-27
Convener of the Inter-University Student’s Federation (IUSF) Wasantha Mudalige and 61 student monks of the Buddhist and Pali University ofContinue Reading