Weather Update: Showers and Thundershowers Expected in Several Provinces
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in parts of the Northern, North-central, Eastern, and Uva provinces today (Jan.
Government-Owned Buildings in Colombo to be Leased to Private Sector for Development
The Ministry of Urban Development and Housing has announced plans to lease several government-owned buildings in Colombo, including Visum Paya,
Colombo Municipal Council Reveals Tax Arrears Exceeding Rs. 5 Billion
Recent revelations highlight that the assessed tax arrears within the jurisdiction of the Colombo Municipal Council have surpassed Rs. 5
Sri Lankan Faces Charges in Thailand for Pet Lion Joyride
Police in Thailand have apprehended a woman, Sawangjit Kosoongnern, whose pet lion was captured on video taking a joyride through
Sri Lanka Parliament to be Prorogued Until February 07
The Sri Lanka Parliament is set to remain prorogued from midnight on Friday, January 26, until February 07 (Wednesday), according
Container Throughput at Port of Colombo Grows by 1.3% YoY; Transshipment Volumes Surge by 2.1% YoY
By Nishel Fernando The Port of Colombo witnessed a modest recovery in container throughput during 2023, rebounding from the economic
UN Women and Chrysalis, with Funding from the Government of Japan, Empower 600 Women-Led Micro-Enterprises with Rs. 110 Million in Productive Assets
UN Women, in collaboration with Chrysalis and funding from the Government of Japan, has allocated productive assets worth Rs. 110
Human Rights Watch Criticizes Sri Lanka’s Proposed Online Safety Bill as Threat to Freedom of Expression
The Human Rights Watch (HRW) has voiced concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed Online Safety Bill, stating that it could lead
Sri Lanka Navy Apprehends Six Indian Nationals and Two Trawlers for Poaching near Delft Islands
In a special operation conducted on Monday night (22 Jan.), the Sri Lanka Navy successfully took into custody six Indian
Government Medical Officers’ Association Announces Indefinite Strike Over Allowance Suspension
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has declared an indefinite strike set to commence from tomorrow, January 24. The decision