The external debt of the government as of end of June 2024 amounted to USD 37.5 billion, according to the Mid-Year Fiscal Position Report issued by Sri Lanka s Finance Ministry. MORE..

1 Nov 2024 (5:57 PM)

Leader of the Sarvajana Balaya alliance and Gampaha District parliamentary candidate, entrepreneur Dilith Jayaweera, expressed that his team is prepared to fulfill the role of a true, courageous opposition. MORE..

1 Nov 2024 (4:45 PM)

A massive fire has reportedly broken out at a vehicle garage in Rajagiriya while several fire trucks have been deployed to help douse the flames. MORE..

1 Nov 2024 (4:24 PM)

The Meteorology Department has issued an Amber advisory for severe lightning for several provinces and districts. MORE..

1 Nov 2024 (3:36 PM)

Sri Lanka s Department of Animal Production and Health has requested the owners of pig farms across the island to visit the nearest veterinary office in order to register their farms. MORE..

1 Nov 2024 (2:24 PM)

The Colombo High Court today (01) ordered to recall the warrant issued against former Minister Johnston Fernando, for failure to appear before the court in a case filed by the Bribery Commission, and ordered to release him on additional bail. MORE..

1 Nov 2024 (1:58 PM)