Sri Lanka Air Force celebrates 73rd anniversary

The Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) proudly celebrates its 73rd anniversary today (March 02), marking over seven decades of service to the nation.



Department of Examinations announced dates of Scholarship Exam, O/L, A/L

The Department of Examinations has announced the dates for several major school examinations in Sri Lanka to be held in the year 2024.



Central Bank officials summoned to party leaders’ meeting over salary hike

The officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) will be summoned to the party leaders’ meeting scheduled to convene at 10:30 AM on Tuesday (March 05), as announced by the Department of Communication of Parliament.



Sri Lanka halts free visas for long-staying Russian, Ukrainian nationals

Sri Lanka has decided to stop issuing free long-term visas to Russian and Ukrainian nationals who have lived in the Indian Ocean island nation for the past two years, a government official said on Thursday.



UNFPA to assist Sri Lanka in modernizing statistical system for transition to digital economy

United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) Asia Pacific Regional Director Pio Smith called on Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena at the Temple on Thursday (February 29).



Sri Lanka to introduce National Cyber Security Act, establish Cyber Security Authority

Sri Lanka is set to introduce the National Cyber Security Act this year, which will be followed by the establishment of the Cyber Security Authority.



Keheliya Rambukwella further remanded until March 14, 2024

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella who was arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) over the import of substandard Immunoglobulin injections, was further remanded till March 14, 2024 by the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court.



Supreme Court invalidates Cabinet decision granting Paget road residence to Maithripala Sirisena

Sri Lanka’s Supreme Court today (February 29), nullified the Cabinet’s decision that permitted former President Maithripala Sirisena to retain his official residence at Paget Road, Colombo 07, even after his tenure.



Nagananda Kodituwakku barred from practicing as Attorney-at-Law

The Supreme Court today (February 29) issued a rule for the removal of Nagananda Kodituwakku from the position of an Attorney-at-Law after he was found guilty of professional misconduct.



Sri Lanka President highlights country’s Indian ocean security commitment at Pathfinder Conference

Sri Lankan President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized Sri Lanka’s dedication to maintaining a strategic position aimed at ensuring the absence of major power rivalries and upholding freedom of navigation in the Indian Ocean.



36 persons injured in a bus accident in Monaragala

36 passengers, including 24 school children, were injured when a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) bus overturned in Monaragala this morning (February 29).



IMF Team to conduct second review of Sri Lanka’s EFF program in March 2024

A team from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) is set to arrive in Sri Lanka for the second review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) program, which is scheduled to begin on March 07, 2024, according to State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe.



Sri Lanka’s education ministry halts outdoor school activities due to heat

Responding to the escalating atmospheric heat, the Education Ministry in Sri Lanka has issued a directive to all school authorities, urging them to suspend strenuous outdoor activities for students until Friday (March 01).



Santhan, released convict in Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, dies due to illness

Santhan alias T Suthendiraraja, a Sri Lankan national who was one of the six convicts released in the Rajiv Gandhi assassination case, died on Wednesday morning at the Rajiv Gandhi Government Hospital (RGGH) in Chennai.



Suspect wanted over Mahabage shooting killed in clash with STF

A former army soldier, wanted for his involvement in a recent shooting in Mahabage and other crimes, was shot and killed by Special Task Force (STF) personnel during a shootout in Sooriyawewa, according to police.



Ronnie de Mel passes away

Former Finance Minister Ronnie de Mel passed away on Tuesday (February 27) at the age of 99 while receiving treatment at a private hospital in Colombo.