Wanindu Hasaranga to return home from England series
2026-09-24
Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is set to return home from the ongoing England series after experiencing stiffness and spasmsContinue Reading
Vehicle revenue licence issuance temporarily suspended in 8 provinces
2026-09-23
Issuing vehicle revenue licences through the Electronic Revenue Licensing (eRL 2.0) System will be temporarily suspended in all provinces exceptContinue Reading
Archchuna calls for end to racist comments targeting Tamil-Canadian Netflix star
2026-09-23
Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna has urged Sri Lankans to be proud of the international achievements of Tamil-Canadian actress MaitreyiContinue Reading
Parliamentary Committee proposes to streamline driving licences for disabled
2026-09-23
A special parliamentary committee has proposed key policy changes and legislative amendments to streamline the process of obtaining driving licencesContinue Reading
Heavy rains over 100mm expected across several provinces
2026-09-23
Heavy rain above 100 mm and strong winds are expected to persist in several regions across Sri Lanka over theContinue Reading
Fire breaks out at Soysapura flats in Ratmalana
2026-09-23
A fire has broken out at the C Block of the Soysapura housing complex in Ratmalana, with three people reportedContinue Reading
Namal further remanded as court seeks clarification on 3 issues before bail ruling
2026-09-23
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until September 30 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s CourtContinue Reading
Sri Lanka targets US$5 billion in digital exports as PM calls for long-term tech partnerships
2026-09-23
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka is seeking long-term technology partnerships that strengthen the country’s capabilities, knowledge baseContinue Reading
ITAK seeks US, Indian assistance to save Anojan
2026-09-23
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) parliamentarians have met with top Indian and US diplomats in Colombo to seek immediate interventionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Indonesia sign MoU to strengthen bilateral cooperation
2026-09-23
Sri Lanka and Indonesia have agreed to expand bilateral economic ties, focusing on trade and investment in the pharmaceutical, mineralContinue Reading
Sajith questions Govt. over Ditwah recovery progress amid Rs. 2 trillion estimated losses
2026-09-23
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today queried the government in Parliament under Standing Order 27(2) regarding the progress made in providingContinue Reading
Parliament approves Rs. 17.2 billion to provide electricity bill relief
2026-09-23
Parliament today (23) approved Supplementary Estimate No. 05 of 2026, providing Rs. 17.213 billion in financial assistance to offer reliefContinue Reading
9 in 10 dhal curries in Sri Lanka made with Australian lentils: Australian HC
2026-09-23
Nine out of every ten dhal curries consumed in Sri Lanka are made using Australian lentils, highlighting the strong agriculturalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka gets former Maldives President Nasheed’s support to save Anojan
2026-09-23
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has pledged his full support for efforts to save the life of Sri Lankan AnojanContinue Reading
Ceylon Chamber hails Fitch upgrade as recognition of Sri Lanka’s economic progress
2026-09-23
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Fitch Ratings’ upgrade of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating from ‘CCC+’Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Honorary Consul in Czech Republic gets service extension
2026-09-23
The service of Sri Lanka’s Honorary Consul in the Czech Republic, Marek Nemec, has been extended, the Embassy and PermanentContinue Reading
Bus permits temporarily suspended over use of kerosene as fuel
2026-09-23
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development says the route permits of several buses found to have been operatedContinue Reading
Public support sought to arrest suspect for sexually abusing child at Galle Face
2026-09-23
Police have sought public assistance to identify and arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the alleged abduction and seriousContinue Reading