Weather LNP - Very heavy showers expected in parts of the island today
The Meteorology Department says the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located to 100 km northeast of Trincomalee at around 2.30 a.m. of…
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Technology LNP - 7 including one uncapped Sri Lankan player earn IPL 2025 deals
Sri Lankan cricketers have made significant inroads into the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2025, with seven players including one uncapped player securing…
Weather LNP - Over 207,000 people affected by bad weather across 17 districts
Inclement weather conditions have affected a total of 207,582 individuals from 59,629 families across 17 districts, according to the Disaster Management Centre…
Crime LNP - Another court case against Arjuna Aloysius
A case has been filed before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court, alleging that Arjuna Aloysius, the director of W.M.Mendis and Company, who is currently serving a…
Weather LNP - Deep depression near Sri Lanka to intensify into cyclone during next 12 hours
The deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal is likely to move closer to the east coast of Sri Lanka and intensify into a cyclonic storm within the…
Weather LNP - Motorists advised as A-9 main road flooded at Omanthai
The A-9 main road to Jaffna has been flooded at Omanthai, prompting police to urge motorists to use alternate routes. Accordingly, motorists are advised to use…
Weather LNP - Deep depression to move closer to Sri Lanka’s east coast, intensify into cyclonic storm
The Meteorology Department says the deep depression over the southwest Bay of Bengal was located to 190 km southeast of Trincomalee at around 11:30 p.m. of…
Politics LNP - CBSL further eases monetary policy stance
The Monetary Policy Board of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, at its meeting held on 26 November 2024, decided to further ease the monetary policy stance and set…
Politics LNP - Deputy Minister reveals procedure for importing vehicles
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Prof. Anil Jayantha Fernando clarified the procedure for importing vehicles in the future, emphasizing the role of…
Crime LNP - Arjuna Mahendran noticed to appear in court over bond scam
The Colombo Chief Magistrate's Court today issued a notice directing former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran to appear before the court on February 25,…
Politics LNP - Presence of Harini, Vijitha, Tilvin at ABBA Tribute Show clarified
Responding to social media reports criticizing the presence of top NPP members at the ABBA Tribute Show, the Mount Lavinia Hotel clarified that the dignitaries…
Politics LNP - China reiterates support to Sri Lanka
The Vice Minister of the International Department of the CPC Central Committee (IDCPC), Sun Haiyan yesterday paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara…
Weather LNP - Very heavy rainfall of over 200 mm expected - Met Dept.
The Meteorology Department says the Depression over Southwest Bay of Bengal was located to southeast about 290km of Batticaloa and 410 km of Trincomalee at…
Weather LNP - A/L candidates affected by bad weather allowed to sit for exams at nearest centres
The Commissioner General of Examinations, Amith Jayasundara has announced that G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination candidates who are unable to reach their…
General LNP - What players were signed in the IPL 2025 auction?
Chennai Super Kings: Noor Ahmed, Ravichandran Ashwin, Devon Conway, Syed Khaleel Ahmed, Rachin Ravindra, Rahul Tripathi, Vijay Shankar. Delhi Capitals:…
Business LNP - No electricity tariff revision for this year: PUCSL
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) announced that electricity tariffs will remain unchanged for this year, due to delays in the submission of…
Politics LNP - Vocational education key to economic growth, future success: Prime Minister
As a subject, vocational education directly contributes to the economy and should be considered a respectable choice. It provides a clear pathway from school…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka launches new initiatives to attract Indian tourists
WION- Aiming to cash on growing outbound Indian tourists, Sri Lanka and Australia have launched new initiatives to cash in on this. Sri Lankan Airlines has…
Politics LNP - President calls on state employees to fulfill people’s aspirations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that if the current government fails to meet the expectations set by the people in the recent mandate, it could lead…
Business LNP - Discrepancies in issuance of permits to expatriate workers to import electric vehicles
By Sujith Hewajulige There have been abuses in the issuance of permits for expatriate workers to import electric vehicles, according to an audit report. …
Technology LNP - Third review approved by IMF, SL to get next US$ 333 million tranche
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) reached a staff level agreement with Sri Lankan authorities, paving the way for the next tranche, for US$ 333 million, of…
Technology LNP - Sri Lanka: One of the best ethical and sustainable sourcing destinations
Sri Lanka Embassy in Brussels participated at the European Parliament “Fair Trade Breakfast-2024”, on 13 November 2024, highlighting Sri Lanka as one of the…
Business LNP - Jetstar Asia eyes Colombo as key market for regional growth and tourism
By Charumini de Silva Jetstar Asia yesterday launched its Colombo-Singapore direct route positioning itself as the only low-cost carrier connecting the…
Travel LNP - Sri Lanka revealed as most popular solo travel destination for 2025
Solo travellers are getting older and are increasingly drawn to Asian destinations – with Sri Lanka securing the most popular spot for 2025, says new data from…