Digital fuel card pilot program for Govt vehicles
2026-01-13
A new digital card system will be introduced to supply fuel for vehicles belonging to government institutions, starting with aContinue Reading
New contracts to be awarded for currency exchange counters at BIA
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to operate foreign currency exchange counters at the newly developedContinue Reading
Festival advance for Govt officers to be increased
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the festival advance granted to government officers from Rs. 10,000 toContinue Reading
Motorcyclist Attacking Vehicles: Police Release More Details
2026-01-13
A motorcyclist suspected of attacking vehicles with a club along the Kaduwela–Kollupitiya road near the Ethul Kotte junction was arrestedContinue Reading
Hypertension and Diabetes project to be expended to 3 districts
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to implement theContinue Reading
India-funded ward complex at Mullaitivu Hospital gets Cabinet nod
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of IndiaContinue Reading
UN ‘Horrified’ by Iran Violence; Official Puts Protest Death Toll at 2,000
2026-01-13
The United Nations human rights chief said he was “horrified” by the violence in Iran and reported that hundreds ofContinue Reading
US tariff threat over Iran trade puts Sri Lanka’s export recovery at risk
2026-01-13
Sri Lanka’s export recovery faces fresh uncertainty following a sweeping trade warning issued by US President Donald Trump, whichContinue Reading
More underutilized plantation lands to be leased
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide underutilized lands and properties to suitable investors for optimal utilization,Continue Reading
T20 World Cup: Indian visas refused for several cricketers
2026-01-13
USA fast bowler Ali Khan has been denied an Indian visa ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup,Continue Reading
Five arrested in foreign job scam raids in Boralesgamuwa
2026-01-13
The Special Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested five individuals involved in foreignContinue Reading
Wimal calls off Satyagraha campaign
2026-01-13
The satyagraha campaign launched by National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa, together with representatives of civil organizations, has now beenContinue Reading
Woman in Turkey claims Trump is her father, demands DNA test
2026-01-13
A woman in Turkey has filed a paternity lawsuit, claiming that the president of the United States is her biologicalContinue Reading
CHEC Port City secures $300M for Phase II
2026-01-13
CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately US$300 million in foreignContinue Reading
Two arrested in Rs. 50M Kilinochchi factory fraud
2026-01-13
Two suspects connected to a financial fraud in Kilinochchi have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The arrestContinue Reading
SriLankan unveils new livery promoting Nawam Perahera
2026-01-13
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has unveiled a landmark international branding initiative to promote the Colombo NawamContinue Reading
CPA raises concerns over delay in Auditor General appointment
2026-01-13
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has raised concerns about the emerging institutional deadlock between the President and the ConstitutionalContinue Reading
“He might have to stay long, no one will give Thambili” Govt to Wimal
2026-01-13
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said there will be no Cabinet reshuffle despite protests against the government’s education reform program.Continue Reading