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Astrologers question govt over decision not to release 'Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa'

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A group of astrologers has questioned the government as to why information and data related auspicious times was obtained from them if the "Avurudu Nekath Seettuwa," the table o... Read More


Canadian couple arrested with over 32kg of 'Kush' at BIA

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- A foreign couple who allegedly attempted to smuggle a consignment of 'Kush' cannabis into the country has been arrested by Sri Lanka Customs officers at the Bandaranaike Interna... Read More


Sri Lanka forms Committee on Economic Surveillance amidst Middle East conflict

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the proposal to appoint a 'Committee on Economic Surveillance' to review potential economic impacts on Sri Lanka from the ongoin... Read More


Cabinet approves 14-day visa extension for foreign nationals amid Middle East flight disruptions

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal to grant a 14-day visa extension to foreign nationals currently staying in Sri Lanka due to the ongoing conflict situation in ... Read More


Former DIG of CID arrested by Bribery Commission

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The former Deputy Inspector General (DIG) of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), Prasad Ranasinghe, has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Br... Read More


Fuel prices increased to manage stocks and stabilize Market, officials say

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The Managing Director of the Ceylon Petroleum Storage Terminals Limited (CPSTL), Mayura Neththikumarage has explained today (10) the reasons for yesterday's increase in fuel pri... Read More


Govt. should use funds in treasury to provide concessions instead of increasing fuel prices - Harsha

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The government should utilize the funds in the treasury to provide concessions to the general public instead of increasing fuel prices in line with global developments, the Chai... Read More


16-hour water cut in Negombo and Katana on Thursday

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) has announced a 16-hour water supply suspension affecting the Negombo and Katana areas on March 12. According to the NWSDB,... Read More


Agreement signed to hand over vehicle number plate printing to new company

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- The printing of number plates for motor vehicles has been handed over to a new company, with the relevant agreement signed today (10). The signing ceremony was attended by the ... Read More


PM Harini holds bilateral talks in Philippines to enhance cooperation in education and other sectors

Sri Lanka, March 10 -- Prime Minister of Sri Lanka Dr. Harini Amarasuriya held a series of meetings with key Philippine institutions during her ongoing official visit to the Philippines from 09-11 Mar... Read More