Ministry of Education Refutes False Reports of Island-wide School Closures
The Ministry of Education has rebutted reports circulating on social media claiming that all schools island-wide will be closed tomorrow
Over 15,000 Deserted Sri Lankan Soldiers Receive Legal Discharges
More than 15,000 soldiers who had deserted the Sri Lanka Army have been granted legal discharges during the month-long amnesty
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Affirms Commitment to India’s Security Interests
On Monday, Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Ali Sabry reaffirmed his country’s commitment to safeguarding India’s national security interests, emphasizing that
Meteorology Department Issues Advisory for Strong Winds and Rough Seas
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas for naval and fishing communities in
Inflation Rate Rises to 2.7% in April 2024, Food Inflation Declines
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI), increased to 2.7% in April 2024,
President Wickremesinghe and President Widodo Strengthen Bilateral Ties at 10th World Water Summit
In a significant bilateral meeting during the 10th World Water Summit, President Ranil Wickremesinghe of Sri Lanka and Indonesian President
Credit Card Ceiling Rate Expected to Drop as Other Lending Rates Plummet
The ceiling rate on credit cards is due for a downward revision as other lending rates rapidly descend. Despite an
Elon Musk to Visit Sri Lanka for Starlink Launch Following President Wickremesinghe’s Invitation
Elon Musk has accepted an invitation from President Ranil Wickremesinghe to visit Sri Lanka this year to launch his Starlink
Pakistani Woman Arrested at BIA for Attempting to Smuggle Heroin
A Pakistani woman arriving from Abu Dhabi this morning was arrested by the Customs Narcotic Control Unit at Katunayake International
Potential Job Losses for Over 650 Employees at Sapugaskanda Refinery
More than 650 employees at the Sapugaskanda Refinery, the country’s sole oil refinery, face potential job losses due to its