The National Operations Council for the "Ratama Ekata - National Operation" convened for the first time today (17) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to implement a national program aimed at eradicating the drug menace, a national disaster currently facing the country, the PMD reported. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (8:19 PM)
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that he was pleased to welcome Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya for discussions on a wide range of bilateral and regional matters. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (6:07 PM)
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) achieved a historic milestone today (17), as the All Share Price Index (ASPI) surpassed the 22,500-point mark for the first time in history. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (6:09 PM)
A new ticket counter offering air tickets at subsidised prices has been launched at the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency (SLFEA) in Narahenpita, in accordance with the government s new program for migrant workers leaving for foreign employment. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (6:17 PM)
The price of gold in Sri Lanka has risen significantly following the continuous increase in global gold prices. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (12:40 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in several provinces and districts. MORE..
17 Oct 2025 (3:01 PM)