Special IFTAR Ceremony with the Participation of the President
A special IFTAR ceremony was held this evening (14th) at Temple Trees in commemoration of the Islamic holy month of Ramadan. The event was graced by President Anura Kumara Disanayake. The event was attended...
2025-03-16 7:54 am
Virtual Meeting Between President Anura Kumara Disanayake of Sri Lanka and the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), Ms. Kristalina Georgieva
President Anura Kumara Disanayake held a highly productive virtual meeting with the Managing Director of the IMF, Ms. Kristalina Georgieva, yesterday (07). The discussion focused on further strengthening...
2025-03-10 7:02 pm
Inappropriate to ridicule animal survey: Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Environment Anton Jayakody said the assessment scheduled for 15 March is not a wildlife census but merely a simple survey, claiming that it is inappropriate to ridicule this effort. He...
2025-03-08 9:13 pm
Public urged to be vigilant against AI-generated videos misusing CBSL Governor’s image
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has advised the public to remain vigilant against fraudulent artificial intelligence (AI)-generated videos, misusing the image of the CBSL Governor to deceive individuals...
2025-03-08 9:12 pm
Male teacher assaults female teacher in Embilipitiya: PM
By Yohan Perera and Ajith Siriwardana Parliament, March 8 (Daily Mirror)- Disciplinary action will be taken against the male teacher who had assaulted a female teacher at a school in Embilipitiya, Prime...
2025-03-08 9:11 pm
Shooting in Gampaha injures two
Gampaha, March 8 (Daily Mirror)- Two persons were injured and hospitalised after two persons on a motorcycle opened fire at him at Akkarawita in Gampaha. Police said the shooting was reported near a motorcycle...
2025-03-08 9:10 pm
IMF Chief congratulates Sri Lanka on economic progress
Kristalina Georgieva, the Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), congratulated Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on the country’s notable economic progress. In...
2025-03-08 9:09 pm
Colombo – Badulla train journey among World’s Best for 2025
Lonely Planet has ranked the Colombo-Badulla train journey as the 7th best in the world for 2025. This recognition highlights the route’s unparalleled scenic beauty and the immersive cultural...
2025-01-09 9:02 pm
Johnty Rhodes on his TukTuk journey in Sri Lanka
By Johnty Rhodes, Former South African Cricketer When you travel through a country, you want to be as close to the local population as possible, in order to benefit the local communities and the...
2025-01-05 11:18 am
We Are Prepared to Implement the Economic Policy Framework Needed to Address Challenges in Our Economic System This Year
We Have Successfully Concluded Our Initial Approach. Significant progress has been made in establishing the foundation necessary to rebuild the nation and restore its stability.• Our Country...
2025-01-04 7:43 pm
Ranil speaks out against revoking privileges of former Presidents
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe stresses that the privileges granted to former Presidents of the country should remain intact. Speaking at a rally in Matale, Wickremesinghe emphasized that he does...
2024-10-31 10:18 pm
Fuel prices reduced
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has announced a revision of fuel prices effective from midnight today (31). Accordingly, the price of Petrol 95 Octane has been reduced by Rs. 06 to Rs. 371 per...
2024-10-31 10:16 pm
PM vows to summon ex-President Ranil to provide evidence on ‘bond scam’
Sri Lanka’s Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya assures that former President Ranil Wickremesinghe will be summoned to provide evidence regarding the Central Bank bond scam in 2015. Addressing...
2024-10-31 10:14 pm
Lohan Ratwatte brought to Mirihana police
Former State Minister Lohan Ratwatte, who was arrested in Kandy today (31), has been brought to the Mirihana Police Station. Police said that the former state minister was arrested in Kandy over an incident...
2024-10-31 10:13 pm
Dilith Jayaweera vows to build a strong opposition to ‘challenge and change’ existing system
Leader of the ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ alliance and Gampaha District parliamentary candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera urged the public to vote for ‘Sarvajana Balaya’ to establish...
2024-10-31 10:11 pm
Transparency and governance reforms key to attracting manufacturers to Sri Lanka - US Ambassador
The United States Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung states that if the new government can strengthen the investment climate, implement anti-corruption measures, and strengthen business-friendly governance...
2024-10-31 10:10 pm
Board meetings of statutory bodies and govt institutions suspended
Prime Minister’s Secretary Pradeep Saputantri announced that steps have been taken to suspend the board meetings of statutory bodies and other government institutions. He stated that the heads...
2024-10-07 2:14 pm
Colombo receives highest rainfall in last 24hrs
The Department of Meteorology announces that the Colombo District has received the highest rainfall within the period from 08.30 a.m. on Sunday (06) to 07.00 a.m. today (07). The amount of rainfall received...
2024-10-07 2:12 pm
Easter attacks: Former SIS chief assures full compensation payment within today
The Legal Counsel of former Director of the State Intelligence Service (SIS) Nilantha Jayawardena has informed the Supreme Court that the arrears of the compensation his client was ordered to pay pertaining...
2024-10-07 2:12 pm
NIE Director and school teacher further remanded over scholarship exam paper ‘leak’
The Director of the Planning Division of the National Institute of Education (NIE) in Maharagama and the school teacher, who were arrested by the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) over the Grade...
2024-10-07 2:11 pm
World Bank signs additional $200M to support Sri Lanka’s economic reforms
The World Bank and the Government of Sri Lanka today signed the Second Resilience, Stability, and Economic Turnaround (RESET) Development Policy Operation (DPO) for $200 million. This is the second operation...
2024-10-07 2:10 pm
“President Anura Dissanayake, With deepest affection, I entrust to you “the beloved child of Sri Lanka”- President Ranil Wickremesinghe.
In a special address, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his deep gratitude to the people of Sri Lanka for the mandate granted during the 21st presidential election. He acknowledged that, in accordance...
2024-09-22 9:27 pm
Public servants’ salaries will increase by 24% to 50% from January 2025
Office Assistants: Salaries will increase from LKR 5,450 to LKR 13,980, depending on the grade. Drivers: Salaries will rise from LKR 6,960 to LKR 16,340, depending on the grade. Samurdhi Development...
2024-09-02 8:00 pm
Future Investment Company to Include State Assets
Public Resilience Helped Sri Lanka Avoid a Crisis Similar to Bangladesh’s. New Home Loans with Subsidized Interest for Low-Income Earners. Land Tenure and Estate Villages Planned for Upcountry...
2024-09-02 7:59 pm