PM Harini denies involvement in cancelling lecture at Peradeniya Uni. The Office of the Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has categorically denied any involvement in the cancellation of the scheduled lecture organized by the International Youth and Students for Social Equality (IYSSE) at Peradeniya University. 06-01-2025 [More]
CBSL extends suspension on Perpetual Treasuries The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to extend the suspension of Perpetual Treasuries Limited (PTL) from carrying on the business and activities of a Primary Dealer for a further period of six months. 06-01-2025 [More]
Nagasaki atomic bomb survivor who devoted his life for peace dies at 93 Shigemi Fukahori a survivor of the 1945 Nagasaki atomic bombing who devoted his life to advocating for peace has died. He was 93. 06-01-2025 [More]
Sri Lanka deploys GPS technology to address human-elephant conflict The Department of Wildlife Conservation has initiated an operation to use GPS technology in managing the movement of wild elephants from several areas in Anuradhapura to the Wilpattu National Park. 06-01-2025 [More]
CPC chairman files Rs. 500M defamation case against Ananda Palitha The Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) D.J. Rajakaruna has initiated legal action against Ananda Palitha a trade union leader affiliated with the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) over defamation. 06-01-2025 [More]
New guidelines issued on unpaid leaves for public officials The Ministry of Public Administration Home Affairs Provincial Councils and Local Government of Sri Lanka has issued a special notice to all District Secretaries outlining the guidelines for approving domestic and foreign unpaid leave for public officials without affecting their pension entitlements. 06-01-2025 [More]
President and AG to discuss progress of controversial cases President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will reportedly meet with the Attorney General (AG) tomorrow (06). 06-01-2025 [More]
Two arrested in Seenigama with grenades pistol and ammunition Two persons have been arrested by the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) in the Seenigama area for the possession of two grenades an 8mm pistol 66 rounds of T-56 ammunition and 55 rounds for 9mm ammunition. 06-01-2025 [More]
Suspect arrested at BIA for smuggling gold The Airport Police have arrested a suspect at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for illegally smuggling gold into the country. 06-01-2025 [More]
Misty conditions expected during the morning The Meteorological Department said that showers or thundershowers will occur at several places in Sabaragamuwa Southern and Uva provinces and in Kaluthara Kandy and Nuwara-Eliya districts during the afternoon or night today (05). 06-01-2025 [More]