Once inmates, now tourists? Bogambara Prison opens doors to investors
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka is set to call for investment proposals to redevelop the historic Bogambara Prison, with plans to transform theContinue Reading
February: Fuel price reduced
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has revised fuel prices with effect from midnight on Saturday (31), reducing the prices ofContinue Reading
India sends 10 more Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka for post-Ditwah rebuilding
2026-01-31
India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka to support reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, theContinue Reading
Auditor General decision postponed to February 3 – Minister
2026-01-31
The Constitutional Council will study the proposal submitted by the President regarding the appointment to the post of Auditor GeneralContinue Reading
Beijing Capital Airlines launches Direct Flights to Colombo
2026-01-31
Beijing Capital Airlines marked a significant milestone today in strengthening air connectivity between China and Sri Lanka with the inaugurationContinue Reading
CID arrests suspect over Rs. 88m gemstone fraud
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged financial fraud involving gemstones valued atContinue Reading
Thundershowers & severe lightning alert issued to 7 districts
2026-01-31
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle andContinue Reading
300,000 start school, only 40,000 reach university – PM
2026-01-31
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday said developing a high-quality human resource base is essential to safeguarding theContinue Reading
Mob attack outside court: Sri Lankan lawyer says he was targeted for doing his job
2026-01-31
A Sri Lankan lawyer has alleged that his vehicle was attacked and damaged by a mob outside the Nugegoda Magistrate’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka government doctors step up TU action
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s government doctors have decided to intensify an ongoing islandwide trade union action, accusing the Health Minister of failingContinue Reading
3.6-magnitude tremor reported off Sri Lanka’s northeast coast
2026-01-31
An earth tremor measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale was reported in the sea area between Mullaitivu and Trincomalee, theContinue Reading
Big blow for Australia ahead of T20 World Cup
2026-01-31
Australia have suffered a major setback ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with fast bowler Pat CumminsContinue Reading
Coastal line train delays expected today & tomorrow
2026-01-31
The Department of Railways has announced that trains operating on the coastal line between may experience delays of up toContinue Reading
Suspect nabbed with 117 turtle eggs in Trincomalee
2026-01-31
A man found in possession of 117 illegally collected turtle eggs during a special search operation carried out on JanuaryContinue Reading
Sajith inspects Singapore’s Next-Generation Jurong Innovation District
2026-01-31
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa undertook an inspection tour of Singapore’s next-generation industrial innovation park, the Jurong Innovation District, a landmarkContinue Reading
Big call before deadline for Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup preparations have taken a decisive turn, with the Sunday Times reporting that Sri Lankan selectorsContinue Reading
Several services declared essential under special gazette
2026-01-31
A special gazette notification has declared a range of services as essential, including electricity supply, fuel and petroleum products, gasContinue Reading
Auditor General decision expected today: Bimal Rathnayake
2026-01-31
Chief Government Whip Bimal Rathnayake said the President’s nomination for Auditor General is expected to be considered when the ConstitutionalContinue Reading