The Department of Railways announced that all train services between Batticaloa and Colombo Fort have been canceled today (17), following an accident early this morning. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (12:46 PM)
The government has announced an increase in taxes on certain imported goods, effective from October 14 to December 31, 2024. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (8:35 PM)
Sri Lanka thrashed West Indies by 9 wickets on Thursday (October 17) to take the series by 2-1. Maheesh Theekshana and Wanindu Hasaranga chipped in with 2 wickets each to help the hosts restrict West Indies to 162 runs. In reply, both Kusal Mendis and Kusal Perera brought up magnificent fifties to take the series. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (12:03 AM)
The officers of Sri Lanka Customs have arrested an Indian passenger, who arrived in the island from Malaysia, at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake for attempting to smuggle a large consignment of Ice drugs (crystal methamphetamine) into the country. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (4:33 PM)
The government has spent only 53% of the welfare budget allocated for the year within the first 8 months up to August, according to a report. MORE..
17 Oct 2024 (11:45 PM)
Israeli Foreign Minister Israel Katz said on Thursday that Hamas leader Yahya Sinwar has been killed. MORE..
18 Oct 2024 (12:16 AM)