Sri Lankan ‘Visa Sharing’ Scheme Ends in Arrest
2026-01-24
A Sri Lankan-origin UK national has been arrested by the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police for allegedly facilitating another person’sContinue Reading
Foreign-Made Revolver Seized as Suspect Arrested Over Dehiwala Shooting
2026-01-24
Police have arrested a suspect and seized a foreign-made revolver in connection with a shooting incident in Dehiwala that killedContinue Reading
West Indies Cricket to ban abusive fans from Digital Platforms
2026-01-23
Cricket West Indies said it will restrict social media accounts that engage in cyberbullying, harassment or personal abuse from interactingContinue Reading
Two fishing vessels seized with 270 kg of drugs off southern coast
2026-01-23
Two multi-day fishing vessels transporting more than 270 kilograms of narcotics were seized during a special operation carried out inContinue Reading
US completes withdrawal from WHO
2026-01-23
The United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a joint announcement on ThursdayContinue Reading
Ranil says he is not active in politics after meeting Mahanayaka Theras
2026-01-23
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday met the Mahanayaka Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiriya chapters in Kandy and receivedContinue Reading
Violence against PickMe & Uber Drivers will face Criminal Action: IGP
2026-01-23
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya said the country’s general laws apply to disputes between ride-hailing services such as PickMeContinue Reading
Parliament Approves Three Civil Society Members to Constitutional Council
2026-01-23
Parliament on Friday approved the nomination of three non-Members of Parliament to the Constitutional Council, following the expiry of theContinue Reading
Work resumes on Kirulapone housing scheme with 30‑month completion target
2026-01-23
The Ministry of Urban Development announced that construction work at the Colombage Mawatha housing scheme in Kirulapone, which had beenContinue Reading
Rolls-Royce Customs Saga Explained: Dudley Sirisena Breaks Silence
2026-01-23
Businessman Dudley Sirisena has issued a detailed statement explaining the controversy surrounding the import of his Rolls-Royce vehicle, saying heContinue Reading
No Auditor General : Sujeewa appeals to International Bodies
2026-01-23
Opposition MP Sujeewa Semasinghe has written to Sri Lanka’s ambassadors and several international organisations, raising concerns over what he describedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha secures Rs. 197M in compensation
2026-01-23
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha announced that it recovered a total of Rs. 197,719,710.36 in compensation during 2025 onContinue Reading
Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal opens for operations
2026-01-23
Operations at the third terminal of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal commenced today (23 Jan). Marking the start ofContinue Reading
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour underway in Colombo
2026-01-23
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy was displayed to the media this morning. Sri Lanka T20I Captain DasunContinue Reading
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund surpasses Rs. 8.5B with local and global support
2026-01-23
The Finance Ministry has announced that contributions to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, set up to support recovery efforts afterContinue Reading
Education reforms : Galle Satyagraha enters fourth day
2026-01-23
The Satyagraha launched in Galle on January 19, calling for the implementation of education reforms by 2026, entered its fourthContinue Reading
Karu Jayasuriya urges President to reconsider abolition of MP Pensions
2026-01-23
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the abolition of pensions for MembersContinue Reading
Former Rajapaksa-Era Official Remanded Over Unexplained Wealth
2026-01-23
Former Ministry Secretary and Former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Anusha Palpita, was remanded until 6 February byContinue Reading