Former SLTB Vice Chairman granted bail The former Vice Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) L.A. Wimalaratne who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has been released on bail. 30-04-2025 [More]
22 people killed 3 injured in restaurant fire in China Chinese authorities say 22 people have been killed and 3 injured in a fire at restaurant in the northern city of Liaoning. 30-04-2025 [More]
Weather advisory issued for severe lightning Thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur in several areas in the Eastern Uva Central North-Central Northern and Sabaragamuwa provinces as well as in the Kurunegala District the Department of Meteorology warns. 30-04-2025 [More]
Committee probing Deshabandu Tennakoon meets for third time The Committee of Inquiry appointed to inquire and report its findings on Inspector General of Police (IGP) T. M. W. Deshabandhu Tennakoon in respect of acts of gross abuse of power has met for the third time at the Parliamentary premises. 30-04-2025 [More]
Govt to award new appointments in supplementary medicine service before end of May Steps have been taken to release the results of the examination held to fill positions of Medical Laboratory Technologists and Physiotherapists under the Supplementary Medicine Services within two weeks Minister of Health Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa confirmed. 30-04-2025 [More]
Father of two sentenced to life in prison for heroin possession A 37-year-old father of two was sentenced to life imprisonment by the Colombo High Court today (29) after being found guilty for the possession and trafficking of 6.95 grams of heroin. 30-04-2025 [More]
Which finger gets marked when voting at this election Voters will have their little finger of the left hand marked with an appropriate sign to prevent double voting and ensure transparency during the upcoming Local Government (LG) election the National Election Commission has stated. 30-04-2025 [More]
Former SLTB Vice Chairman arrested by CID Former Vice Chairman of the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) L.A. Wimalaratne has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). 30-04-2025 [More]
CBSL presents Financial Statements and Operations Report 2024 to President The Financial Statements and Operations Report 2024 of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka has been officially handed over to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat today. 30-04-2025 [More]
Cabinet nod to conduct Economic Census under two phases The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to conduct an Economic Census in two stages. 30-04-2025 [More]
