May 31, Colombo: Prime Minister Dinesh Gunawardena left Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport early Wednesday (31) for an official visit to Thailand, according to the officer in charge of the airport.

May 31, Colombo: Two persons who allegedly sold drugs to school students have been arrested by the Police Special Task Force (STF).

May 31, Colombo: Forrester, a globally renowned research and advisory firm, awarded Dialog Axiata PLC with the Customer-obsessed Enterprise Award for the Asia Pacific Region, recognizing its dedication to customer-centricity for business growth, customer retention, and employee engagement.

May 31, Colombo: The Minister of Health Dr. Keheliya Rambukwella on Monday gave instructions to the relevant officials of the Ministry to take immediate measures to reduce the price of medicines following the appreciation of rupee relative to the dollar.

May 31, Colombo: State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe has held a discussion with the representatives of the Microfinance Practitioners Association regarding the new Microfinance Regulatory Authority Bill.

May 31, Colombo: Executive Secretary of the Comprehensive Nuclear Test-Ban Treaty Organization (CTBTO) Dr. Robert Floyd will visit Sri Lanka from 31 May to 4 June 2023.

May 31, Colombo: Leading Sri Lankan technology company 99x announced its consecutive four-year recognition as one of Sri Lanka’s Best IT/ITES Workplaces.

May 30, Colombo: Ministerial Consultative Committee has approved the orders made by the Minister of Public Security under the Immigrants and Emigrants Act to revise the fine of US$500 in addition to the visa fees to foreigners who have overstayed their period of valid visas.

May 30, Colombo: In response to a request from the Government of Sri Lanka (GOSL), the State Bank of India (SBI) has extended the tenure of the USD 1 billion Credit Facility provided to the government for procurement of essential items in March 2022, the Indian High Commission in Colombo said.

May 30, Colombo: The Diving and Salvage Unit of the Sri Lanka Navy often renders its assistance to search persons who go missing in water bodies and recover bodies of drowned persons.

May 30, Colombo: Credit card holders of Commercial Bank of Ceylon can now automate paying their monthly bills of Sri Lanka Telecom (SLT) and Lanka Electricity Company (LECO) and enjoy uninterrupted services,...

May 30, Colombo: Minister of Justice, Prison Affairs and Constitutional Reform Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe says that even if the right to practice a religion of their choice exists, no one has the right to disrespect the religion of others.

May 30, Colombo: Sri Lanka State Trading Corporation Chairman Asiri Walisundara said it has been decided to import one million eggs daily from five chicken farms in India.

May 30, Colombo: The Colombo Crime Division has found the cab in which the gunmen came to kill the businessman who was a suspect in the 2005 murder of Lieutenant Colonel Tuan Muthalif, in Borella recently, in Imbulgoda.

May 30, Colombo: The transportation and logistics arm of the Hayleys Group, Advantis, announced a groundbreaking partnership with India’s top cruise line, Cordelia Cruises to usher in a new wave of inbound luxury tourists to Sri Lanka.

May 30, Colombo: There are obvious signs that another crisis is being triggered in the country once again, especially at a crucial time when the country is on a path of recovery from a severe economic crisis that was acutely experienced in recent times, the State Minister of Defense Premitha Bandara Tennakoon said.

May 29, Colombo: The Asian Development Bank (ADB) today approved a $350 million special policy-based loan to provide budget support to Sri Lanka for economic stabilization.

May 29, Colombo: State Minister of Finance Shehan Semasinghe welcomed Asian Development Bank’s approval of a $350 million loan to Sri Lanka for the stabilization of its economy.

May 29, Colombo: Mr. Gunadasa Samarasinghe, the Secretary of the Ministry of Agriculture, has emphasized that the government has not mandated for farmers to purchase any specific fertilizer from the vouchers that have been issued to purchase fertilizer required for paddy cultivation in the Yala season.

May 29, Colombo: Officials of the Immigration and Emigration Department have disclosed that the Sri Lankans living abroad will be able to apply for a new passport or can renew their passport with effect from June 1st.

May 29, Colombo: Seylan Bank, recently organized a dynamic event in Divulapitiya, underscoring its steadfast commitment to creating an enabling environment for the growth of Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) while bolstering Sri Lanka’s economy.

May 29, Colombo: In a recent discussion, President Ranil Wickremesinghe expressed his concerns about the obstacles faced by students when taking exams in unfamiliar environments.

May 29, Colombo: Under the project of adding 500 new buses to the operation by the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) in order to strengthen the public transport facilities in the rural roads of the country, the Minister of Transport, Highways and Mass Media Dr. Bandula Gunawardena Sunday distributed new buses for the use on the rural roads of Hambantota district.

May 29, Colombo: Reaffirming its commitment to fostering financial literacy among students, Sri Lanka’s leading private sector bank HNB PLC, announced the reopening of its Student Savings unit at St. Joseph’s College, Colombo.

May 29, Colombo: Fort Magistrate Thilina Gamage yesterday (28) ordered that Jayani Natasha Edirisuriya, who was arrested for allegedly insulting the Buddhist religion in a comedy program called «Modabhimana», be remanded until June 7.

May 29, Colombo: Commissioner General of Examinations Mr. Amit Jayasundara says the 2022 General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O/L) examination will start today (29) at 3,568 centers across the island without any problems.

May 28, Colombo: Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs expressed its deep sorrow of the passing away of eminent Sri Lanka Foreign Service officer Deshamanya Jayantha Dhanapala and conveyed its profound condolences to his family.

May 28, Colombo: State Minister for Finance Ranjith Siyambalapitiya says that a program has been prepared to streamline the payment of taxes and to fix the weaknesses and shortcomings in tax collection.

May 28, Colombo: Minister of Power and Energy Kanchana Wijeweera says the National Fuel Pass QR System allocated fuel quotas will be increased.

May 28, Colombo: According to State Minister for Investment Promotion Dilum Amunugama, during the first quarter of this year, from January to April, investments of US$ 604 million (Rs. 182 billion) have been received through Sri Lanka Board of Investment projects.

May 28, Colombo: The police say that Jayani Natasha Edirisuriya, who presented a video program called «Modabhimana» insulting the Buddhist religion, was arrested when she arrived at Katunayake Bandaranaike International Airport to leave for Singapore.

May 27, Colombo: Mr. Jayantha Dhanapala, a former diplomatic officer, passed away today (27) while receiving treatment at the Kandy National Hospital. Mr. Dhanapala was 85 years old when he passed away.

May 27, Colombo: British High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Sarah Hulton has requested Minister of Public Security, Tiran Alles, for support to prevent Sri Lankans from coming to Britain as illegal immigrants.

May 27, Colombo: amanté, Sri Lanka’s leading intimate apparel brand, has announced its latest collaboration with Yureni Noshika, having now signed up the celebrated actress and media personality as brand ambassador for its newly launched athleisure range.

May 27, Colombo: Ambassador of Sri Lanka to the United Arab Emirates, Udaya Indrarathna delivered the Keynote speech on 23 May 2023 on game changing strategically important trade relations between Sri Lanka and the UAE at the webinar “Made for Trade Live – Sri Lanka in Focus” organized by the Dubai Multi Commodities Centre (DMCC).