Water cut in several areas of Colombo
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) today announced that water supply to several areas in Colombo will be interrupted until 10 pm tonight. Read More »
World Bank, IMF urge bilateral creditors to suspend debt collection from poor countries
The World Bank Group and International Monetary Fund have issued the following joint statement to the G20 concerning debt relief for the poorest countries: Read More »
Arrangements made for departure of 18,093 foreign tourists
Sri Lanka Tourism has made arrangements for departure of 18,093 foreign tourists currently in Sri Lanka. Read More »
CAA warns it will take legal action against online stores selling above MRP
The Consumer Affairs Authority has warned online sellers against selling essential goods over the stipulated Maximum Retail Price (MRP). Read More »
AMNETY urges South Asia to protect human rights when addressing COVID-19
As cases of COVID-19 escalate in South Asia, one of the world’s poorest and most populous regions, Amnesty International calls on the authorities there to put human rights at the heart of their respon Read More »
Sathosa begins home delivery service
State-owned retailer Sathosa has begun delivering essential food packs at the doorstep of the public. Read More »
Christchurch shootings: Brenton Tarrant pleads guilty to 51 murders
A man accused of deadly attacks on mosques in the New Zealand city of Christchurch a year ago has pleaded guilty to 51 charges of murder. Read More »
Curfew in Jaffna district to continue until further notice
Curfew in Jaffna will continue until further notice and will not be lifted at 6 pm tomorrow(27).Read More »