Government to invest Rs. 42 Billion in vocational education – PM
2026-08-12
The Government of Sri Lanka has announced plans to allocate nearly Rs. 42,000 million between 2027 and 2031 to upliftContinue Reading
SJB MP makes Chief Prelates’ letter opposing 22nd Amendment Public
2026-08-12
SJB MP Sujeewa Senasinghe on Wednesday (12) publicly released a letter sent by the Chief Prelates of the three BuddhistContinue Reading
Opposition raises judicial amendment concerns with British High Commissioner
2026-08-12
Leaders of the Democratic United Opposition, following a meeting with British High Commissioner Andrew Patrick this morning, voiced strong criticismContinue Reading
‘Our children are suffering’: Sri Lankan mother seeks help amid debt, legal troubles
2026-08-12
The only reason why I have not given up and still have hope is because of my children,” said RabiyaContinue Reading
25-year-old arrested in Digana with ICE, live hand grenade
2026-08-12
A 25‑year‑old resident of Digana has been arrested by Teldeniya Police with narcotics and a foreign‑made live hand grenade, accordingContinue Reading
British Sri Lankan teen dies after getting into difficulty in sea in UK
2026-08-12
A British Sri Lankan teen has died after getting into difficulty in the sea at Camber Sands beach in EastContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, EU hold high‑level investment talks in Colombo
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka and the European Union convened a high‑level investment dialogue in Colombo, bringing together senior government officials and EuropeanContinue Reading
BASL reiterates opposition to 22nd Amendment, says referendum needed
2026-08-12
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has strongly opposed the Government’s proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which seeksContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 338
2026-08-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (12), comparedContinue Reading
Police announce traffic restrictions for Bellanwila Esala Maha Perahera
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka Police have announced that traffic restrictions will be imposed in the Boralesgamuwa Police Division during the Bellanwila EsalaContinue Reading
Unidentified gunmen open fire at house in Tangalle
2026-08-12
Unidentified persons opened fire at a residence in Nakulugama, Tangalle, last night. According to Police, the suspects fled the areaContinue Reading
Asahi Dyes opens $20.4m plant in Biyagama, 281 jobs created
2026-08-12
Asahi Dyes and Chemicals Sri Lanka has officially commenced operations at the Biyagama Export Processing Zone, marking a significant newContinue Reading
Yoshitha Rajapaksa reports to CID to record statement
2026-08-12
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s son, Yoshitha Rajapaksa, arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) this morning (12). It is reportedContinue Reading
Govt pledges support for ink, chemical and printing sector growth
2026-08-12
The Ministry of Industries convened a special advisory committee meeting on Tuesday (11) to address practical challenges faced by manufacturersContinue Reading
Sri Lanka central bank sees no need for further rate hikes this year, governor says
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka’s central bank does not anticipate further interest rate increases this year following its surprise 100 basis‑point hike inContinue Reading
President meets Chinese investors to discuss Port City, future investments
2026-08-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with a senior delegation from China Communications Construction Company Limited (CCCC), led by Zhang Bingnan,Continue Reading
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka near 91,000 by mid‑August
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka has recorded 90,695 dengue cases so far in 2026, with health authorities warning of sustained high transmission acrossContinue Reading
Trump says he switched planes after Nato summit because of possible threat
2026-08-12
US President Donald Trump confirmed Tuesday night that he secretly switched planes when he traveled back from Turkey in July,Continue Reading