SC orders UGC to admit student to university, rules Russian exam equivalent to GCE A/L
2026-02-05
The Supreme Court on Thursday (05) ordered the University Grants Commission (UGC) to immediately admit a Sri Lankan student toContinue Reading
Applications Open for Australia Awards Scholarships for Sri Lankans to Study in 2027
2026-02-05
Applications have opened for the Australia Awards Scholarships, offering Sri Lankan citizens the opportunity to pursue postgraduate studies in AustraliaContinue Reading
Cricket bodies should have ex-cricketers, not those who do not know how to bat: India’s SC
2026-02-05
India’s Supreme Court has criticised the management of cricket bodies, stating that former cricketers should be given leadership roles insteadContinue Reading
Outrage after South Korean Governor refers to “Importing Sri Lankan Virgins”
2026-02-05
A senior South Korean local official has come under fire after making a controversial remark referencing Sri Lankan women whileContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s tea output projected to rise 10–12% in 2026
2026-02-05
Sri Lanka’s tea industry is expected to record growth of 10 to 12 percent in 2026 despite weather-related losses andContinue Reading
India not backing out: Team will be in Colombo
2026-02-05
India captain Suryakumar Yadav has confirmed that the Indian cricket team will travel to Colombo as scheduled for their ICCContinue Reading
Heavy impact from Cancellations: SLC writes to PCB to reconsider India vs Pakistan in Colombo
2026-02-05
Sri Lanka Cricket President Shammi Silva has written to the Pakistan Cricket Board urging it to reconsider reports of aContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya Ranks Second on Agoda’s List of Must-Visit Hill Stations in Asia
2026-02-05
Nuwara Eliya has been ranked second on digital travel platform Agoda’s list of must-visit hill stations in Asia, highlighting theContinue Reading
Special inquiry launched into child’s death after wall collapse in Modara
2026-02-05
A special inquiry has been launched into the death of a seven-year-old child who was killed after a piece ofContinue Reading
France, Sri Lanka boost investment ties at Paris forum
2026-02-05
The Sri Lanka Business Forum 2026, held on January 30 in Paris and organized by MEDEF International in collaboration withContinue Reading
President backs Sri Lanka team with World Cup just days away
2026-02-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today met the Sri Lanka cricket team at the NCC ground following their practice session, inContinue Reading
Two Private Member Bills on Divorce and Muslim Marriage Law Handed to Parliament
2026-02-05
Faiszer Musthapha, President’s Counsel and Member of Parliament officially handed over two significant Private Member Bills to the Secretary GeneralContinue Reading
MP Rohitha urges Govt to cut prices of local alcohol
2026-02-05
MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena called on the government to consider reducing the price of locally manufactured alcohol, citing high prices asContinue Reading
Indian PM Modi thanks President for hosting Devnimori Relics Exposition
2026-02-05
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has extended his gratitude to Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for inaugurating the ExpositionContinue Reading
Energy Minister reaffirms 30% power tariff cut in three years
2026-02-05
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody told Parliament today (Feb. 5) that electricity tariffs will be reduced by 30% over theContinue Reading
FMM urges Govt action on HRCSL report on free speech
2026-02-05
The Free Media Movement (FMM) has urged the Sri Lankan government to demonstrate accountability and take immediate action in responseContinue Reading
CBSL rates : USD rates dip slightly
2026-02-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 5), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Govt questioned on SJB MP Rohana Bandara’s security
2026-02-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today questioned the government’s failure to provide adequate security to MP Rohana Bandara, stating it wasContinue Reading