2+ hour, 41+ min ago  (165+ words) Demonstrating its commitment to Sri Lanka's economic transformation, Commercial Bank of Ceylon has become the first bank in the country to sign an agreement to establish a fully-fledged branch at Port City Colombo. The landmark agreement was signed by Mr....

3+ day, 21+ hour ago  (180+ words) The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has launched a revamped official website along with a new common digital platform for Sri Lanka's diplomatic missions abroad as part of the government's digital transformation initiative. The new platform was…...

4+ day, 5+ hour ago  (109+ words) Newswire Severe lightning advisory: Red alert issued to 11 districts The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Uva and Eastern provinces and the Kurunegala district today. Per the advisory, effective until 11. 30 pm, red…...

6+ day, 5+ hour ago  (233+ words) Former Minister Ali Sabry has backed the Government's decision to impose a 50% surcharge on vehicle imports, describing it as a prudent step to protect Sri Lanka's fragile external sector amid global instability. "The Government's decision to impose a 50% surcharge on…...

6+ day, 8+ hour ago  (240+ words) Member of Parliament (MP) Mano Ganesan has called on Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala to urgently convene a multi-stakeholder conference to address what he described as escalating violence against plantation residents in several districts. In a letter dated Friday (15), Ganesan…...

1+ week, 3+ hour ago  (145+ words) An Indian national has been arrested at the Katunayake Airport after Sri Lanka Customs officers uncovered 2, 150 grams of cocaine valued at approximately Rs. 108 million concealed in his luggage. The suspect, a 60yearold geologist, had arrived from Uganda via Doha on Qatar…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (203+ words) The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued landslide early warnings for several areas across the country as heavy rainfall continues to affect parts of the island. A Level 2 warning was issued for the Passara Divisional Secretariat Division in Badulla…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (147+ words) Newswire Weather advisory: Above 100 mm of rain expected in several provinces The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, and Northern provinces and the Galle, Trincomalee, and Batticaloa districts. Per…...

2+ week, 3+ day ago  (86+ words) Thirteen schoolchildren and a van driver were injured when a school transport vehicle overturned off the road in Nawalapitiya this morning (05). According to the Police, the school van fell into a 10- foot precipice around 06. 30 am today." The van had been…...

3+ week, 6+ day ago  (291+ words) With international rugby taking center stage in Sri Lanka, Maliban Biscuits continues to play a pivotal role in advancing the Continue Reading Maliban Strengthens Commitment to Sri Lankan Rugby Through New Zealand U85kg Tour Sponsorship With international rugby taking center stage…...