Sri Lanka & ADB sign USD 90 Mn loan agreement for road development
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a loan agreement of USD 90 million for phase 5 of the Second Integrated Road Investment Program (iROAD 2). According to a statement from the Ministry of…
Kuchchaveli PS SLMC Chairman arrested over Rs. 500,000 bribe
The Chairman of the Kuchchaveli Pradeshiya Sabha, Ainiya Pillai Mubarak (50), and his private driver, M. M. Irshad (34), have been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedly accepting a bribe…
‘A Nation United ‘ National Operation launched, Dangerous drugs will be wiped out – President
Highlighting the mobilisation of the broadest possible public movement against harmful drugs, with a strong commitment to completely eliminate this threat from the nation and liberate both future generations and society from its influence, the President also urged drug dealers…
Fire breaks out in a transformer at Maligawatta
A fire has reportedly erupted in a transformer located in Maligawatta in Colombo today. According to reports, two fire trucks have been dispatched to the scene to bring the blaze under control. Watch : https://www.facebook.com/reel/1354989312827495 (Newswire) The post Fire breaks…
2024 census analysis: More males born, but females live longer
Sri Lanka’s 2024 Population and Housing Census reveals that females continue to make up the majority of the country’s population, a trend first observed in 2001. Compared to the 2012 Census, the male population percentage has declined in both the…
Speaker, IGP urged to ensure MPs’ security at special Parliament meeting
A special discussion was held in Parliament today (31), chaired by Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne and with the participation of the Inspector General of Police (IGP) (Attorney) Priyantha Weerasooriya, and opposition Parliamentarians, during which the opposition MPs requested the Speaker to…
02 individuals injured in Kalawana shooting
Two persons have been injured in a shooting reported in the Gonagalakanda area in Delgoda, Kalawana, today. According to the Police, the injured persons have been admitted to the Ratnapura Hospital following the shooting. Preliminary investigations have found that the…
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (31), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has reduced from Rs. 300.69 to Rs. 300.61. Meanwhile,…
Sri Lanka’s High Commissioner presents credentials to King Charles
The High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to the United Kingdom, Nimal Senadheera, presented his Letter of Credence to His Majesty King Charles III at a ceremonial event held at Buckingham Palace this week (28). High Commissioner Senadheera, accompanied by his…
971 individuals arrested during islandwide drug raids on Thursday
Sri Lanka Police have arrested 971 individuals during nationwide raids conducted yesterday (30) as part of drug eradication measures. According to the Police, 22 suspects against whom detention orders have been obtained were also arrested during this period. Ten (10)…