Exclusive

Publication

Byline

SLC to file objections to Nuwan Thushara's petition over non-issuance of NOC

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has informed the Colombo District Court that it intends to file objections to a petition submitted by cricketer Nuwan Thushara over the non-issuance of a ... Read More


Public urged to control blood sugar levels during festive season

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The general public has been urged by medical professionals to take steps to control blood sugar levels during the Sinhala and Tamil New Year festive season. Speaking at a media ... Read More


Colombo Fort Railway Station modernization project launched

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- The modernization project of the Colombo Fort Railway Station was officially launched today (09), with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya presiding over the inauguration. The... Read More


12-hour water cut announced for Homagama and Pelenwatta

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- A 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Homagama and Pelenwatta areas today (09) and tomorrow (10) due to the prevailing dry weather conditions, the National Water Supply and ... Read More


Sri Lankan woman injured following Israel strikes in Lebanon

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- A Sri Lankan woman has reportedly sustained minor injuries following airstrikes carried out by Israel on Lebanon yesterday (08). The Sri Lankan Embassy in Beirut stated that the... Read More


Over 200,000 SMEs ceased operations between 2018-2022, says Deputy Minister

Sri Lanka, April 9 -- More than 200,000 micro, small, and medium-scale enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka ceased operations between 2018 and 2022 due to various reasons, the Deputy Minister of Finance an... Read More


Registrar General's Dept. launches new call center and modernized website

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The Registrar General's Department has launched a new call center and a modernized website to ensure efficient service to the general public. The launch took place to coincide w... Read More


Catering and reception hall charges increased

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- The All Island Banquet Owners and Caterers Association has announced an increase in fees charged so far for reception halls and catering services with effect from today (08). Sp... Read More


Sri Lanka's official poverty line declines

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- Sri Lanka's official poverty line has declined in February, 2026 in comparison to figures from January, the Department of Census and Statistics has revealed. The report by the D... Read More


UN Secretary General welcomes ceasefire in Middle East

Sri Lanka, April 8 -- UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres welcomed the announcement of a two-week ceasefire by the US and Iran, his spokesman Stephane Dujarric said Tuesday. Guterres "calls on all ... Read More