“By 7 pm tomorrow you will see unity of our 158 MPs” – PM
2026-09-24
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today (24) that tomorrow will demonstrate the unity of the Government’s 158 MPs, dismissingContinue Reading
New laws proposed for dog registration, breeding and rabies control
2026-09-24
A new Bill aimed at eradicating rabies in Sri Lanka while introducing stronger measures for dog registration, vaccination and populationContinue Reading
“22A not to control, but to deliver justice faster” – Justice Minister
2026-09-24
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today (24) that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is not intendedContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 334
2026-09-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (24), compared to Wednesday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
Dambulla hotel fined Rs. 500,000 for selling water bottle for Rs. 300
2026-09-24
A hotel in Dambulla has been fined Rs. 500,000 after pleading guilty to selling a bottle of drinking water markedContinue Reading
Kuda Ganga flood warning extended for another 48 hours
2026-09-24
The Irrigation Department has extended the flood warning for the Kuda Ganga Sub-Basin of the Kalu Ganga River Basin forContinue Reading
New WhatsApp number introduced for Police Clearance Application inquiries
2026-09-24
Sri Lanka Police has introduced a new WhatsApp number for the public to make inquiries regarding police clearance applications. TheContinue Reading
US Judge orders White House to restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico
2026-09-24
A federal judge ordered early Thursday that the White House immediately restore access for CNN, MS NOW and Politico, sayingContinue Reading
Chinese Ambassador says China-Sri Lanka ties set for key milestones in 2027
2026-09-24
China and Sri Lanka will mark two major diplomatic milestones in 2027, the 70th anniversary of diplomatic relations and theContinue Reading
SJB stages protest near Parliament against 22nd Amendment
2026-09-24
The main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) staged a protest near Parliament in Battaramulla on Thursday, calling on the governmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes greater Qatari investment, job opportunities during Deputy FM’s Doha visit
2026-09-24
Sri Lanka has sought to deepen its economic and development ties with Qatar, with discussions focusing on new investments, developmentContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate increases to Rs. 334
2026-09-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (24), comparedContinue Reading
ITAK seeks urgent meeting with President to secure pardon for Anojan Sivarasa
2026-09-24
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has sought an urgent meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to discuss diplomatic effortsContinue Reading
Three stolen three-wheelers recovered from Galle
2026-09-24
Two men have been arrested for allegedly stealing three-wheelers belonging to people who had brought patients to the Galle NationalContinue Reading
Red warning for strong winds & rough seas
2026-09-24
OpenAI AI agent breached Australian government website, PM says
2026-09-24
An autonomous OpenAI program infiltrated an Australian government health website in June in an “unacceptable” breach, Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseContinue Reading
Two Retired Navy women officers remanded over 2008 Trinco disappearance case
2026-09-24
Two retired female petty officers of the Sri Lanka Navy have been remanded until October 5 over their alleged involvementContinue Reading
Rooftop Solar Sector under threat : NCCSL writes to President
2026-09-24
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeking his urgent intervention overContinue Reading