Politics LNP - President AKD calls for unity and humanity in Christmas message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Christmas Day message, has urged the nation to transcend divisions and embrace the core values of unity, peace, and…
Politics President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his Christmas Day message, has urged the nation to transcend divisions and embrace the core values of unity, peace, and…
Entertainment Veteran Sri Lankan singer Priya Suriyasena has passed away at the age of 80. He has been receiving treatment at the Colombo National Hospital at the time of…
Business The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), has decreased to -1.7% in November 2024 from -0.7% in October 2024,…
Health The Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) Association has announced the establishment of 200 cigarette-free zones across Sri Lanka as part of its broader initiative…
Development Global rating agency, Moody’s yesterday upgraded the Government of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign Currency Issuer Rating to Caa1 from Ca. The outlook is…
Crime Despite Elon Musk's Starlink, the satellite unit of SpaceX, being granted licence to operate in Sri Lanka, the organization is yet to apply for the import of…
Crime The Western Province North Crime Division has arrested two individuals involved in an incident of demanding a ransom from a woman after issuing death threats…
Business The All Share Price Index (ASPI) of the Colombo Stock Exchange recorded a new all-time high today (23), surpassing the 15,000 points mark for the first time in…
Travel With just nine days remaining until the start of 2025, the Government Printing Department has released the official calendar for the upcoming year, which…
General A total of 2,243 people have died in road accidents this year, police said. They reported that 22,967 road accidents, including 2,141 fatal accidents, occurred…
Health An island-wide traffic operation will be launched tomorrow to inspect passenger buses during the festive season, the Police Media Division said. Police said…
Education The Western Province Education Zonal Ministry has issued a circular prohibiting private tutoring classes for students by school teachers. The circular, issued…
Politics AFP - President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days after…
Crime A surprise inspection conducted by the officers of the Jinthupitiya Medical Officer of Health (MOH) office and Public Health Inspectors (PHIs) this morning…
Business The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has issued a circular to licensed banks recently, highlighting relief measures to be provided to Small and Medium…
Crime Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to the island’s largest bilateral lender China for talks in January, he said on Saturday, days after…
Politics The government is hoping to initiate discussions with India to update the Free Trade Agreement between India and Sri Lanka, which was signed several decades…
Business The Colombo Lotus Tower Management Company (Private) Limited has announced extended operating hours for the festive season. The tower will be open to the…
Crime Sri Lanka Customs confirmed that a total of 67,000 metric tons of rice were imported by traders before the private sector’s rice import deadline expired at…
Crime Gold prices in Sri Lanka have seen a notable increase, according to the latest market data from the Colombo Gold Centre. As of this morning (21), the price of…
Development Fitch Ratings has upgraded Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating (IDR) to ‘CCC+’ from ‘RD’ (Restricted Default), citing the completion…
Politics The government has decided to further ease certain restrictions imposed on outward remittances for a six month-period until June next year based on…
Crime The government has extended the temporary lifting of rice import restrictions, allowing private importers to bring in rice without a license until January 10.…
Technology Central Bank (CBSL) yesterday said it has taken proactive measures to address the alarming increase in prohibited schemes under Section 83(C) of the Banking…