Sinopec Energy Lanka has also decided to revise its retail fuel prices with effect from midnight today (January 31).

Minister of Tourism, Lands,  Sports and Youth Affairs Harin Fernando, participating at a press briefing held at the President’s Media Centre today (31) under the theme ‘Collective Path to a Stable Country’ said that he expected 2.2 million tourists to visit Sri Lanka  in 2024 and bring in a revenue of US$ 4billion. He revealed […]

HMS SPEY of the Royal Navy, which arrived in Sri Lanka on 28th January 2024, departed the island today (31st January) on successful completion of her formal visit. The Sri Lanka Navy bade customary farewell to the departing ship in accordance with naval traditions at the port of Colombo. Upon leaving, HMS SPEY engaged in […]

Left-arm quick Kwena Maphaka picked up 5 for 34, including three of the top four batters, as South Africa crushed Zimbabwe in the Super Sixes of the Under-19 World Cup. Maphaka’s spell helped bundle Zimbabwe out for 102, with the hosts’ top order hunting down the target in less than 14 overs. Zimbabwe were reduced […]

Judges at the top U.N. court on Wednesday found that Russia violated elements of a U.N. anti-terrorism treaty, but declined to rule on allegations brought by Kyiv that Moscow was responsible for the shooting down of Malaysia Airlines flight MH17 over eastern Ukraine in 2014.

Australia captain Hugh Weibgen led his side from the front to dismantle England in a rain-hit game in Kimberley. England, who came into the game with just two points and an NRR of -0.08, are now on the brink of elimination. Weibgen made 120 after being sent in and lifted Australia to a competitive 266 […]

Medium-pacer Rohanat Doullah Borson and offspinner Sheikh Paevez Jibon shared seven wickets to set up Bangladesh’s five wicket win over Nepal in Bloemfontein. After opting to bat, Nepal did not have a great start and lost three wickets for just 29 runs. Captain Dev Khanal and Bishal Bikram KC stabilised the innings by adding 62 […]

Member of Parliament Shasheendra Rajapaksa was sworn in as the  State Minister of Irrigation and Water Supply by President Ranil Wickremesinghe at the Presidential Secretariat. today (31).    

Mr. Kushan Sampath Jayaratne has assumed duties as the 7th Serjeant-at-Arms of the Parliament of Sri Lanka this morning (31), upon the retirement of Narendra Fernando, who served as the 6th Serjeant-at-Arms of the Parliament, on Tuesday (30).

The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (Ceypetco) announced that fuel prices will be revised with effect from midnight today (January 31).

The fee charged for the issuance of passports under the normal service has been increased, the Department of Immigration and Emigration said.

The Pekoe Trail, a 300km trekking trail that travels through the central hills of Sri Lanka, has been profiled among the ÂTop 20 Travel Experiences for 2024Â as named by National Geographic s Global Editorial Teams, as part of their picks for Best of the World 2024.

U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung says Sri Lanka s adoption of the controversial Online Safety Bill sends a negative signal in Sri Lanka s path towards reform and recovery, when major global tech companies characterize the bill as Âunworkable and stifling innovation and democracy, instead of actually addressing online crimes.

The Illegal Assets Investigation Division of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has arrested the wife, son and sister of the drug trafficker Ruwan Chamila Prasanna alias ÂDematagoda RuwanÂ, who is the brother of ÂDematagoda ChamindaÂ, a notorious drug kingpin who has been sentenced to death.

President Ranil Wickremesinghe emphasized that the foundation of a nation s economy lies in fostering an enlightened and cultured society.

The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has decided to introduce payment plans for new connections, Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijesekera revealed.

Five civil society activists have been arrested while staging a Satyagraha campaign in front of the Criminal Investigations Department (CID) today (31 Jan.) demanding the arrest of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella.

Sri Lanka have picked three uncapped players for the upcoming one-off Test against Afghanistan in Colombo, that is set to begin on February 2. This will be Dhananjaya de Silva’s first assignment as full-time Test skipper after taking over from Dimuth Karunaratne. Wicketkeeper-batter Lahiru Udara, fast bowlers Chamika Gunasekara and Milan Rathnayake are the three […]

At least 72 health sector trade unions, excluding doctors unions, will launch an island-wide strike from 6.30 a.m. tomorrow (01 February), demanding the Disturbance, Availability and Transport (DAT) allowance.

Maldives has sought Sri Lanka s assistance in medical evacuation services  mainly to transport patients to Colombo in air ambulances  amid a persisting strain with India.

Police have fired tear gas and water cannons near the Peradeniya Rest House in attempts to disperse a group of protesting students from the University of Peradeniya.

The overall rate of inflation as measured by Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on year-on-year basis has increased to 6.4% in January 2024 from 4.0% in December 2023, according to the latest data from the Census Statistics Department (DCS).