Sri Lankan-born population in Australia rises : Latest numbers released
2026-05-01
The Sri Lankan-born population in Australia has continued its steady growth, reaching an estimated 184,800 by mid-2025, according to theContinue Reading
March External Sector Performance: 7 key points
2026-04-30
Sri Lanka’s external current account recorded a marginal surplus in March 2026 despite a widening trade deficit and decliningContinue Reading
Chinese national arrested over mid-flight theft by SL Airport Police
2026-04-30
A Chinese national has been arrested over the theft of $9,900 (around Rs. 3.1 million) from a fellow passenger aboardContinue Reading
Trump ‘likely’ to be among Nobel Peace Prize nominees
2026-04-30
A total of 287 candidates are currently under consideration for the 2026 Nobel Peace Prize, the secretary of the NorwegianContinue Reading
Physical punishment harms children long-term : NCPA
2026-04-30
The National Child Protection Authority (NCPA) warns that both short-term and long-term physical and psychological punishment can negatively impact aContinue Reading
CoPF meeting with Treasury Secretary: “10 transactions worth USD 2.5 mn stolen”
2026-04-30
Chairman of the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, says officials have informed the committeeContinue Reading
Convicted former Harvard scientist rebuilds brain computer lab in China
2026-04-30
An American scientist convicted of lying to U.S. authorities about payments from China while he was at Harvard University hasContinue Reading
Supreme Court rules police officer’s fundamental rights were violated in 2022 assault case
2026-04-30
The Supreme Court has ruled that the fundamental rights of a Sub-Inspector of Police were violated in connection with aContinue Reading
Former Defence Secretary claims ex-President Sirisena knew of Easter attack intelligence
2026-04-30
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Defence Hemasiri Fernando told court that he believes former President Maithripala Sirisena had priorContinue Reading
92 of 97 cyclone-damaged sections of Kandy railway line restored: deputy minister
2026-04-30
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Guansena says renovation work has been completed at 92 of the 97 sections of theContinue Reading
Colombo inflation increases to 5.4% in April
2026-04-30
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increasedContinue Reading
Five students arrested over AI‑edited nude images of teachers
2026-04-30
The Maradankerni Police have arrested five students in connection with an incident where a group photograph of 16 female teachersContinue Reading
Interdicted official in $2.5M treasury hack probe dies; Police suspect suicide
2026-04-30
An Assistant Director attached to the External Resources Department of Sri Lanka’s Finance Ministry, who had been interdicted over theContinue Reading
Foreign Ministry appeals to track next of kin of woman detained in Saudi Arabia
2026-04-30
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs has appealed to the public for assistance in locating information about the next ofContinue Reading
Insulting remarks on Islam: Indictments filed against Gnanasara Thera
2026-04-30
Indictments were filed at the Colombo High Court today against the General Secretary of the Bodu Bala Sena Organization, GalagodaaththeContinue Reading
“Change your law”: Indian SC to Govt over teen pregnancy termination
2026-04-30
The Supreme Court of India on Thursday slammed the government for its curative plea against an earlier order to terminateContinue Reading
EU mobilises €2.6 million to strengthen civil society in Sri Lanka
2026-04-30
The European Union has launched a €2.6 million initiative titled “Together We Rise” to strengthen civil society and promote humanContinue Reading
Sri Lanka improves to 134th in 2026 World Press Freedom Index
2026-04-30
Sri Lanka has climbed five places in the 2026 World Press Freedom Index, ranking 134th out of 180 countries withContinue Reading