Sri Lanka marks seventh anniversary of Easter Sunday attacks
Today marks seven years since the 2019 Sri Lanka Easter bombings, with religious programmes scheduled across the island today (21) in remembrance of the...
7.4 earthquake off Iwate triggers Tsunami Warning in Northern Japan
A tsunami warning, with the threat of waves of up to 3 meters, was issued Monday evening for Iwate Prefecture, Aomori Prefecture and Hokkaido...
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to all provinces of Sri...
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning for all provinces of Sri Lanka today (20).
Per the advisory, effective until 11.00...
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (20), compared to last Friday.
According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka,...
Sri Lanka’s expressways earn Rs. 441 Mn during New Year season
The Road Development Authority (RDA) reports that Sri Lanka’s expressways generated more than Rs. 441 million in revenue during the Sinhala and Tamil New...
CSC upgrade highlights Sri Lanka’s NSA shortfall : Dinouk Colombage
India’s announcement that the Colombo Security Conclave (CSC) will be elevated to an international organization has been welcomed, but concerns remain over Sri Lanka’s...
Gateway College Recognised as a HarperCollins Partner School at London International...
At the recently concluded London International Book Fair held at London Olympia, Gateway College was recognised as a Partner School of HarperCollins Publishers. Dr....
Fraudulent vehicle registration : RMV Chief granted bail
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic, Kamal Amarasinghe, who was in remand custody, was granted bail today (20) by Pilessa Magistrate W.M.M.I. Wasala.
Accordingly, he...
“We have a big plan to regain power” – MR
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has declared that a major plan is underway to regain power.
“We have a big plan to regain power. There will...
Chinese national arrested at BIA with Rs. 35 Mn cigarette haul
Customs officials at the Katunayake Airport arrested a 35‑year‑old Chinese national today (20) after he attempted to smuggle nearly 230,000 foreign cigarettes through the...