Sri Lanka President Instructs Cabinet to prioritize preparation for Presidential Election

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe has instructed the Cabinet to prioritize preparation for the Presidential Election.



Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against U.S. Dollar on March 19, 2024

The Sri Lankan Rupee (LKR) has appreciated against the US dollar (USD) today (March 19), according to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL).



Japanese Ambassador meets NPP Leader to discuss Economic and Political issues in Sri Lanka

Japanese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Mizukoshi Hideaki, met with National People’s Power (NPP) leader Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the JVP head office this morning (March 19).



Sri Lanka Police launch Special Operation to combat Organized Crime

The Sri Lanka Police will launch special operations today (March 19) with the aim of eradicating organized crime in the Southern and Western provinces, running concurrently with the ongoing ‘Yukthiya’ operation.



Sri Lanka to import 42 million more eggs from India

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal seeking permission to award procurement contracts for importing eggs from India.



Eran Wickramaratne resigns from COPE

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Eran Wickramaratne has resigned from the Committee on Public Enterprises (COPE) in protest against the appointment of ineligible members to the committee.



ADB approves $100 million loan to support SMEs in Sri Lanka

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $100 million loan to provide small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in Sri Lanka more access to finance and build their resilience to external shocks, such as the economic crisis and climate change.



Funeral held for Sri Lankan family slain in worst mass killing in Ottawa history

More than a hundred mourners offered tearful prayers and calls for solidarity and compassion on Sunday at the funeral for a Sri Lankan family slain in one of the worst mass killing’s in Ottawa’s history.



CID arrests Immigration Officials for issuing fake passports to criminals

A Deputy Controller and a former Deputy Controller of the Immigration and Emigration Department were arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) for allegedly issuing fake passports and aiding underworld criminals Nuresh Supun Dayaratne, alias ‘Heenatiyana Mahesh,’ and Shan Arosh Liyanage, alias ‘Mathugama Shan,’ in fleeing the country.



One killed, 37 injured in bus accident in Peradeniya

One person was killed while another 37 persons were injured in an accident that occurred last evening (March 16) in Yahalatenna, Peradeniya.



Dilshan Madushanka to miss remainder of Bangladesh tour due to hamstring injury

Sri Lankan fast bowler Dilshan Madushanka will no longer participate in the ongoing Bangladesh tour due to a left hamstring injury sustained during the 2nd One Day International (ODI) on Friday (March 15).



21 Indian fishermen arrested, 2 fishing trawlers seized for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

The Sri Lanka Navy reported conducting a special operation last night (March 16) to repel Indian poaching trawlers from Sri Lankan waters, resulting in the seizure of two Indian trawlers and the apprehension of 21 Indian fishermen found poaching near the Delft Island.



Sri Lanka’s economy expands for a second straight quarter

Sri Lanka’s economy expanded for a second straight quarter as industrial activity picked up pace, buoyed by an International Monetary Fund bailout and lower interest rates.



Emergency call center for Tamil-speaking community launched in Vavuniya

An emergency call center dedicated to the Tamil-speaking community, especially in the North and the East, was launched in Vavuniya on Saturday (March 16).



2002 Grama Niladhari officers set to be appointed before end of April

State Minister of Home Affairs, Ashoka Priyantha, said on Friday (March 15) that interviews for the recruitment of Grama Niladhari officers for 2002 vacant Grama Niladhari Divisions are currently underway.



18 Police officers including 8 Senior DIGs and CID Director transferred

18 senior police officers including 8 Senior Deputy Generals of Police (SDIGs) and the Director of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) have been transferred with immediate effect, the Police said.