2023-02-04 05:58
US President Joe Biden says he looks forward to strengthening and deepening the cordial bilateral relations with Sri Lanka even further.He made this remark in a warmly worded letter of felic… Read More
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2023-02-03 14:58
It is correct to say that foreign interference is often the main factor behind racism or other problems in Sri Lanka. Because since the past, different races lived in our country. But from t… Read More
2023-02-03 06:58
The Mahaweli Authority says the volumes of excess water in reservoirs are insufficient to be released for hydropower generation.This was communicated in a letter directed to the Ministry of… Read More
2023-02-02 16:01
The Paris Club of creditor nations is ready to provide financing assurances to Sri Lanka, a key step needed to unlock a $2.9 billion International Monetary Fund bailout, two sources with dir… Read More
2023-02-02 04:58
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) says it will not to approve any scheduled power cuts until 17 February in order to protect the rights of over 331,000 students sitting fo… Read More
2023-02-02 03:58
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has requested the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) for permission to impose power cuts for two hours and 20 minutes today (01 Feb.) and tom… Read More
2023-02-01 03:59
Chandika Hathurusingha looks set to return as the head coach of the Bangladesh national men’s team with Cricket New South Wales confirming that he is leaving the position of assistant… Read More
2023-01-31 08:00
YouTube channel ‘ApeAmma’ has been recognized as the highest-earning YouTube channel in Sri Lanka.A US survey found that ‘Ape Amma’ earns USD 962, 386 through ad reve… Read More
2023-01-31 03:58
New regulations will be introduced soon for appointing members to selection committees for all sports including cricket, Sports Minister Roshan Ranasinghe says.The new regulations will facil… Read More
2023-01-28 03:58
Former MP Ranjan Ramanayake has commenced distributing the laptops he recently collected as donations in the US on behalf of underprivileged school children in Sri Lanka. Beginning the distr… Read More
2023-01-27 06:59
The Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE), taking issue with the pricing formula introduced for eggs, has instructed the respective officials to revisit the move, on account of various prac… Read More
2023-01-27 03:58
A company owned by Asia’s richest man has hit back at a report which accused the firm of “brazen” stock manipulation and accounting fraud.The Adani Group, founded by Gautam… Read More
2023-01-26 02:59
All parties including the Ministry of Power and Energy, the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL), they Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) and the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) h… Read More
2023-01-24 05:59
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) contributed a sum of Rs. 3 billion to the Treasury. Minister of Labour and Foreign Employment Manusha Nanayakkara officially handed over th… Read More
2023-01-24 02:58
India is set to export a record 50 million eggs this month, boosted by sales to Malaysia, where there have been acute shortages as soaring feed prices caused by the Ukraine war forced many s… Read More
2023-01-23 18:58
Headline inflation based on the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) has decreased to 59.2% in December 2022, compared to 65.0% in November 2022, according to Sri Lanka’s Census and St… Read More
2023-01-23 17:00
The International Cricket Council (ICC) on Monday (January 23) released the Men’s T20I Team of the Year 2022 and the Women’s T20I Team of the Year 2022, which both include one Sr… Read More
2023-01-23 08:59
The embarkation levy charged from persons leaving Sri Lanka via Ratmalana and Jaffna Airports has been reduced by 50%, Finance Ministry’s Tax Advisor Thanuja Perera said. Accordin… Read More
2023-01-20 07:59
The dark weather caused by the increased amount of dust particles due to air pollution in India, and the extreme cold weather caused by the impact of the cyclone have mostly affected the yel… Read More
2023-01-19 15:59
Sri Lanka’s first 3D animation movie using motion capture technology will be released in theatres tomorrow (Jan. 20), bringing a novel cinematic experience to Sri Lankans. Directe… Read More
2023-01-19 03:58
Secretary of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs Aruni Wijewardane and Permanent Under Secretary of the Foreign, Commonwealth and Development Office (FCDO) of the United Kingdom Sir Philip Barto… Read More
2023-01-18 06:58
Accepting nominations for the upcoming local government (LG) election begins at 8.30 a.m. today (Jan 18), the Election Commission says.Accordingly, nominations will be accepted until 12.00 p… Read More
2023-01-17 07:58
India formally notified that it would support Sri Lanka’s debt restructuring plan, clearing a major hurdle for the bankrupt nation to unlock a $2.9 billion bailout from the Internation… Read More
2023-01-17 05:58
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a proposal to pay monthly salaries of non-executive government employees on stipulated dates and salaries of executive level employees a few… Read More
2023-01-16 07:58
External Affairs Minister of India, S. Jaishankar’s visit to Colombo on Thursday will focus on “supporting Sri Lanka” in its current economic crisis, government sources sai… Read More
2023-01-16 06:58
A severe fragmentation of the global economy after decades of increasing economic integration could reduce global economic output by up to 7%, but the losses could reach 8-12% in some countr… Read More
2023-01-16 03:58
The government is to hold debt restructuring talks with India, one of the key creditors, during a scheduled visit by India’s External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar who is… Read More
2023-01-14 05:58
Sri Lanka has set a world record as the cricket team with the most defeats in One-Day International (ODI) cricket.Yesterday’s defeat to India is Sri Lanka’s 437th defeat, while t… Read More
2023-01-13 14:59
Secretary-General of Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Stephen Twigg, who is on an official visit to Sri Lanka, has called on President Ranil Wickremesinghe today (Jan. 13).The me… Read More
2023-01-13 06:00
The Ceylon Electricity Board announced that the electricity tariff will be increased with effect from the 15th of January, as per the decision reached by the Cabinet of Ministers. CEB G… Read More
2023-01-12 15:58
Trade Minister, Nalin Fernando told that the ministry is planning to import eggs from India after obtaining certifications on food safety. He added that they are planning to submit repo… Read More
2023-01-12 11:59
The report prepared by the six-member committee chaired by retired Supreme Court judge Kusala Sarojini Weerawardena, investigating the allegations levelled against the cricket team during th… Read More
2023-01-12 07:58
Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera met with officials of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) yesterday (11 Jan.), and discussed several matters of concern, including the propose… Read More
2023-01-12 02:58
The Ministry of Plantation Industries of Sri Lanka has entered into a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with a French expert in the rubber industry, KSAPA, for capacity building of Rubber Sm… Read More
2023-01-11 03:58
India completed a clinical victory over Sri Lanka in the first match of the 3-game series in Guwahati this evening (10).India secured a win by the margin of 67 runs where Virat Kohli and Umr… Read More
2023-01-10 05:58
Faced with criticism from various quarters that ticket rates for the upcoming India-Sri Lanka ODI scheduled to be held in Thiruvananthapuram are exorbitant, Kerala Sports Minister V Abdurahi… Read More
2023-01-09 17:00
The Himachal Pradesh State was incurring losses worth crores due to the closure of two cement manufacturing plants of the Adani group since December 15, BBC reported. “I don&rsquo&hell…Read More
2023-01-09 03:58
The first generator of the Norochcholai Coal Power Plant has been added to the National Grid once again.The Ceylon Electricity Board said the first generator was added to the grid around 10:… Read More
2023-01-09 01:58
It has been decided not to increase the fuel quota for candidates during the campaign period for the upcoming Local Government (LG) elections. There is no way to increase the fuel quota… Read More
2023-01-08 16:58
The Commissioner-General of the Election Commission has expressed confidence that the cost of the local government (LG) election would not exceed the estimated amount. Addressing a med… Read More
2023-01-07 03:58
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Washington DC, has managed to secure a confirmed job order for 550 employment opportunities in the United States of America for Sri Lankans. While issuing a… Read More
2023-01-07 02:58
A stock of 600 metric tonnes of illegally imported brown sugar was seized by Sri Lanka Customs today (Jan. 06).The consignment is believed to have been imported from India, under the guise o… Read More
2023-01-06 16:59
Laugfs Gas PLC, one of the country’s two largest suppliers of domestic Liquefied Petroleum (LP) gas, has announced a reduction in price of LP gas cylinders. Accordingly, a 12.5kg… Read More
2023-01-06 13:58
(Reuters) - Sri Lanka will restart negotiations on trade pacts with India, China and Thailand after a four-hear hiatus, an official said on Thursday, as the crisis-hit country races to seal… Read More
2023-01-06 03:58
Sri Lanka won the second T20 against India by 16 runs, with captain Dasun Shanaka remaining in the game with a total of 56 runs. Opening batsmen Kusal Mendis and Pathum Nissanka mustere… Read More
2023-01-04 07:58
Cabinet approval was granted last night (02) to sign a protocol between Fisheries Ministry of Sri Lanka and the Customs Authority of China with regard to exporting 33 marine fishery and aqua… Read More
2023-01-03 08:58
Measures are being taken to import eggs from India, Essential Food Importers and Traders Association (EFITA) Spokesperson Nihal Seneviratne says. He added that prices are being sought f… Read More
2023-01-03 01:58
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has decided to reduce fuel prices with effect from tonight. A litre of Lanka Auto Diesel has been reduced by Rs. 15 and a litre of Lanka Kerosene… Read More
2023-01-02 15:58
Secretary of the Ministry of Public Administration Neel Bandara Hapuhinne says state sector workers must be mindful when using mobile phones during office hours.The Secretary addressing staf… Read More
2023-01-02 10:58
The chairman of the Public Utilities Commission spoke at a press conference about the proposed revision of electricity tariffs to be submitted to the Cabinet today.There, the chairman of the… Read More
2023-01-02 07:58
Minister of Transport, Bandula Gunawardene says that the pilot project for providing driving licenses for individuals with total deafness will be launched across the island this year. J… Read More
2023-01-02 04:58
Sri Lanka plans to begin construction of 1,996 housing units for artists and low-income families early this year under a 552 million yuan grant facility from China, the Ministry of Urban Dev… Read More
2023-01-01 03:58
In some locations, consumers report that an egg is being sold for 70 rupees.According to the dealers who sell eggs at this pricing, they retailed eggs at this price based on prices collected… Read More
2022-12-28 03:58
It was reported that 5,401 people have submitted requests to the Immigration and Emigration Department to obtain dual citizenship last year.The department said that 1,621 applicants from Aus… Read More
2022-12-27 02:58
A group of officials who have remained in the sports governing bodies for years without giving others an opportunity, have become distressed following a gazette issued by Sports Minister Ros… Read More
2022-12-26 04:58
The institutions under the Ministry of Wildlife and Forest Resources Conservation have reportedly earned a record income this year. This was revealed in the recent progress review meeti… Read More
2022-12-24 05:59
The All Island Bakery Owners Association says the price of a 1kg cake has increased above Rs.1,500 due to the shortage of eggs and the price increase of eggs. President of the Associati… Read More
2022-12-24 02:58
Defending champions Jaffna Kings beat Colombo Stars by two wickets in the final encounter of 2022 Lanka Premier League (LPL) on Friday (Dec 23) to secure the title for the third time. J… Read More
2022-12-22 05:58
Dinesh Weerakkody has been appointed Chairman of the Board of Investment.The appointment was made by President Ranil Wickremesinghe in Wednesday (21). Dinesh Weerakkody is a former Chai… Read More
2022-12-22 04:58
According to the Auditor General’s final audit report for the fiscal year 2021, a sum of one crore twenty-one hundred forty-four thousand five hundred rupees was paid to a private comp… Read More
2022-12-22 02:58
The Lanka Premier League 2022 will open the C and D Lower Stands of the R. Premadasa International Cricket Stadium for spectators to witness the knock-out stage games, free of charge. A… Read More
2022-12-21 07:03
Sri Lanka treasury bonds yields opened steady on dull trade ahead of a Bill auction on Wednesday while the Central Bank’s guidance peg for interbank transactions depreciated by three c… Read More
2022-12-21 05:58
Accepting of applications for the scholarship award program by the President’s Fund for students affected by financial difficulties who have successfully completed the G.C.E. O/L exami… Read More
2022-12-21 04:00
For the first time in its 168-year history, the University of Melbourne has awarded simultaneous PhDs to identical twins.Nadeesha and Thejani Gunaratne commenced PhDs with the University in… Read More
2022-12-20 11:01
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted the approval to issue three types of visas to investors and service providers at the Colombo Port City, the Department of Government Information (DGI) sa… Read More
2022-12-20 03:02
The Chinese Embassy in Colombo said in a tweet that China is going to donate 5 billion rupees (RMB 90 million) of school uniforms to cover 70% of the school uniform needs of Sri Lankan stude… Read More
2022-12-19 04:59
Free zoo entrance on Dec. 23, 24 for children and senior citizensThe zoological department has decided to grant free entrance to the zoo to children and elderly persons on December 23 and 24… Read More
2022-12-17 03:59
The market price at which eggs are being sold at has reportedly increased, following the suspension of the gazette extraordinary published by the Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) stipulating… Read More
2022-12-16 04:00
Bloomberg reported that Sri Lanka’s economy likely fell deeper into recession, as tight monetary policy and Asia’s fastest inflation further dampened the nation’s economic… Read More
2022-12-16 04:00
Ceylon Electricity Board Engineers’ Union (CEBEU) President Nihal Weeraratne claimed that lengthy power cuts next year will not be prevented by a tariff hike because of the lack of coa… Read More
2022-12-16 04:00
At an Extraordinary General Meeting held today (15th December, 2022), Sri Lanka Cricket has appointed the following members to the Election Committee of the Sri Lanka Cricket in accordance w… Read More
2022-12-16 04:00
The cost of a coconut has risen to 300 rupees.At the moment, a small-sized coconut costs 100 rupees, a medium-sized coconut costs between 175 and 200 rupees, and a large-sized coconut costs… Read More
2022-12-15 07:02
More than 15,000 military personnel have offered to quit their military service during the General Amnesty period that has been granted for the Tri-Forces absentees to receive a legal discha… Read More
2022-12-15 05:01
President Ranil Wickremesinghe states that it is crucial for Sri Lanka’s political party leaders to agree on the four-year plan required by the IMF and the other international organiza… Read More
2022-12-15 05:01
A decision has been taken to appoint an expert committee to identify the correct Sinhala name of the national flower of Sri Lanka.The decision has been taken since some experts are of the vi… Read More
2022-12-14 09:02
The Ministry of Tourism states that approximately 644,186 tourists have arrived in Sri Lanka so far this year.The number of tourist arrivals recorded within the first seven days of this mont… Read More
2022-12-14 07:02
According to Transport Minister Bandula Gunawardena, construction of the Kohuwala and Gatambe flyovers has been halted, and other foreign-aid projects have also been halted until Sri Lanka&r&hell…Read More
2022-12-12 06:04
Originally planned for August 2022, the much-awaited Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2022 commenced on 6 December 2022. The league was postponed because of the economic and political turmoil in t… Read More
2022-12-12 03:58
MP Sajith Premadasa has been unanimously re-elected as the Leader of the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) at the party’s annual conference currently underway at Campbell Park in Borella.&n&hell…Read More
2022-12-09 12:04
India’s financial capital Mumbai has been witnessing “very poor” air quality in recent days.Despite the country’s capital, Delhi, having made headlines recently for h… Read More
2022-12-09 07:01
A senior officer at Sri Lanka Administrative Service (SLAS), Eng. S.M.D.L.K.D. Alwis has been appointed as the new chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). The appointment was… Read More
2022-12-09 05:02
Tourism Minister Harin Fernando expressed his views on the recent proposal to increase electricity tariffs.Addressing Parliament a short this evening (08 Dec), Fernando stated that although… Read More
2022-12-08 09:59
The National Building Research Organization (NBRO) has warned that the quality of air in parts of the island has dropped further to an unhealthy level. The foggy or misty conditions obs… Read More
2022-12-08 08:00
Each power plant will be run by respective companies as per the government's restructuring plan of Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) , minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekara told Parl… Read More
2022-12-08 06:01
The Members of Parliament are slated to vote on the third reading of the Appropriation Bill for the fiscal year 2023 this evening (Dec 08) following a 13-day debate. The debate on the c… Read More
2022-12-08 04:00
The National Aquaculture Development Authority of Sri Lanka is planning to hand over a large area of Wedithalathivu Nature Reserve, the largest mangrove wetland in the country, in Mannar to… Read More
2022-12-07 07:59
The Committee on High Posts approved the appointment of Chairmen to four institutions and an ambassador on Monday (Dec. 05). Accordingly, the Committee on High Posts approved the appoin… Read More
2022-12-07 06:59
Earnings from merchandise exports declined in October 2022 – on a year-on-year basis – for the first time since March 2022 due to lower earnings from garments exports, the Centra… Read More
2022-12-07 04:59
Sri Lankans, whose real incomes are getting hammered on a daily basis from soaring inflation, have turned to their credit cards, as there was a significant jump in the outstanding balance of… Read More
2022-12-06 17:00
The Convenor of the Inter-University Students’ Federation IUSF), Wasantha Mudalige, and the Convenor Inter-University Bhikkhus’ Federation (IUBF), Ven. Sridhamma Thero, have been… Read More
2022-12-06 15:58
Power and Energy Minister Kanchana Wijesekera said power cuts can be extended up to 6-8 hours a day next year if the electricity tariffs are not increased. He expressed these views in P… Read More
2022-12-06 07:01
The Department of Meteorology says that the low-pressure area in the south Andaman Sea and adjoining southeast Bay of Bengal is very likely to intensify into a depression over South-East Bay… Read More
2022-12-06 05:00
Minister of Transport and Highways Bandula Gunawardena has called for the immediate resignation of the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), Kingsley Ranawaka. In a letter addres… Read More
2022-12-06 05:00
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CEYPETCO) announced that the price of Auto Diesel will be reduced by Rs. 10 with effect from midnight today (Dec. 05).Accordingly, the new price of Auto Die… Read More
2022-12-05 08:59
The Minister of Sports has informed the Court of Appeal that measures will be taken to prepare a new constitution for Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC). Additional Solicitor General Sumathi Dharm… Read More
2022-12-02 18:00
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has claimed that an increase in electricity tariffs is possible even in the absence of approval from the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL)… Read More
2022-12-02 08:59
A six-member committee has been appointed to inquire into the incidents reported against Sri Lanka cricket players during their recent tour in Australia for the ICC T20 World Cup.Mini… Read More
2022-12-02 07:10
University entrance cut-off marks for the candidates of 2021 G.C.E. Advanced Level examination will be released this afternoon (Dec. 02), the University Grants Commission (UGC) says. Th… Read More
2022-12-01 04:58
The cabinet has approved to increase electricity tariff once again this occasion in two steps in January and June next year.Electricity Board representatives have told the Parliamentary Sub… Read More
2022-12-01 03:58
Sri Lanka have tied the three-match ODI series by 1-1 at home against Afghanistan by chasing a record target in Pallekele on Wednesday (November 30). Young Dunith Wellalage and Charith… Read More
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