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Sri Lanka must build foreign reserves during stable periods, says Central Bank Governor

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Sri Lanka must build its foreign reserve buffers during favourable periods to prepare for future economic shocks and growing geopolitical uncertainty, Central Bank Governor Dr. ... Read More


Kotelawala Defence University to be developed as international institute

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Kotelawala Defence University will be developed into an international higher education institution, Deputy Minister Aruna Jayasekera announced in Parliament today. Responding t... Read More


Executive power must be exercised in the public interest - Supreme Court

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The Supreme Court has invalidated the presidential pardon granted to Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Venerable Galagoda Atte Gnanasara Thera by former President Maithripala Sir... Read More


Four grenade attacks reported across Sri Lanka in 45 days

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Four separate hand grenade attacks have been reported in various parts of the island over the past 45 days, resulting in two deaths and injuries to another individual. In the m... Read More


P&S apologises over sale of expired bakery items

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Perera and Sons Bakers Pvt Ltd (P&S) has issued a public apology to customers following an incident where expired bakery items were displayed for sale at its outlet on St. Bened... Read More


Lorry lands on railway line after brakes fail

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- A lorry carrying a load of tiles from Colombo to Bandarawela overturned onto the railway line today (11) following a brake failure. The accident occurred near the Kolathenna ra... Read More


Sri Lanka plans first canal-top solar project

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The government has decided to implement Sri Lanka's first pilot canal-top solar power project along the Viyana Canal in Mahiyanganaya. A progress review discussion regarding th... Read More


Four injured after assault at Kilinochchi fuel station

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- Four individuals were injured and hospitalized following a knife attack and assault at a fuel station in Kilinochchi town last night (10). The incident occurred after an argume... Read More


Sri Lanka Supreme Court invalidates pardon of Ven. Galagoda Atte Gnanasara Thera

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The Supreme Court has invalidated the presidential pardon granted to Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Venerable Galagoda Atte Gnanasara Thera by former President Maithripala Sir... Read More


Father of drug trafficker Shiran Basik arrested

Sri Lanka, Sept. 11 -- The father of major drug trafficker Shiran Basik, who is in detention, was arrested. Police state that the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau made the arrest under money laund... Read More