Bangladesh orders indefinite ban on IPL telecast after Mustafizur Rahman row
The Bangladesh government has ordered an indefinite ban on the telecast and promotion of the Indian Premier League (IPL) following the controversy surrounding the...
NPP MP seeks Rs. 3 Bn in damages from two local...
National People’s Power (NPP) MP Shantha Pathma Kumara has sent legal notices to local media institutions, Hiru and Derana, seeking Rs. 3 billion in...
Opposition Leader demands independent probe into flawed Education Reforms
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says education has degraded in Sri Lanka because reforms were carried out without proper procedure by the incumbent government.
Premadasa noted...
CBSL rates : Rupee depreciates slightly against US Dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (05 Jan), compared to last Friday.
According to the Central Bank of Sri...
Man alleges police assault after being mistaken for suspect in sketch
A man from Deraniyagala has alleged that he was assaulted by officers of the Borella Police after being mistaken for a suspect linked to...
Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka this week
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, will visit Sri Lanka this week, as part of India’s continued engagement...
Sri Lanka earns nearly USD 11 Bn from Tourism and Foreign...
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka has earned nearly USD 11 billion in revenue from foreign employment...
Johnston’s youngest son also arrested
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, has been arrested in connection with a probe launched into the misuse of a lorry...
Dollar rate today: Selling rate remains stable at Rs. 312
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains stable against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 Jan), compared to last Friday, with...
Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested after appearing before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, in connection with investigations into the...