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
Kalmunai Court sets Feb 11 deadline to file report against High Court judge
2026-01-23
The Kalmunai Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the statement of a High Court Judge identified as a suspect in aContinue Reading
09 tourists face legal action for riding motorcycles without licenses
2026-01-23
The Ahangama Police have taken legal action against nine foreigners who were riding motorcycles without valid driving licenses. These individuals,Continue Reading
Civil Security Department donates Rs. 40.8M to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
2026-01-23
Members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day’s salary to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, which was establishedContinue Reading
Govt issues new circular to aid disaster‑hit businesses, restore livelihoods
2026-01-23
The Government has issued a new special circular aimed at restoring livelihoods disrupted by adverse weather conditions and providing reliefContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against the US dollar
2026-01-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23 Jan) compared to Thursday. According to officialContinue Reading
Pakistan Cricketers allegedly hit by Ponzi Scheme
2026-01-23
Several Pakistan cricketers, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi, have reportedly been affected by an alleged PonziContinue Reading
Former TRCSL Chairman Anusha Palpita arrested
2026-01-23
Former Ministry Secretary and former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Anusha Palpita, has been taken intoContinue Reading
PM Harini returns from Davos after key meetings at WEF
2026-01-23
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and her delegation returned to the country this morning (23 Jan) after aContinue Reading