Deputy Minister accused of Ebuddy mixup
2026-01-23
Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe has incorrectly cited information while addressing Parliament on the controversial web link issue in school textbooks.Continue Reading
Corruption allegations : Indictments filed against MP Chamara Sampath
2026-01-23
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that indictments have been filedContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 313
2026-01-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23 Jan),Continue Reading
Sathosa lorry case : Johnston and sons further remanded
2026-01-23
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and four other suspects who were previously remanded have once again been ordered to remain inContinue Reading
Colombo to host IRONMAN 70.3 in February
2026-01-23
Colombo is set to welcome athletes from across the globe as the city hosts IRONMAN 70.3 on February 22, withContinue Reading
Central Highlands freeze: Nuwara Eliya hits 5°C
2026-01-23
The Department of Meteorology reported that Sri Lanka’s lowest minimum temperature today (23 Jan) was recorded at 5.0 degrees CelsiusContinue Reading
“Can’t run a government by intimidation” Namal tells Lal Kantha
2026-01-23
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says if NPP minister K.D. Lal Kantha thinks he can run aContinue Reading
Lasith Malinga requested to Extend Stint until T20 World Cup
2026-01-23
Sri Lanka Cricket and head coach Sanath Jayasuriya have reportedly requested fast bowling great Lasith Malinga to extend his short-termContinue Reading
Nilgala, Sri Lanka’s second largest forest, declared a protected reserve
2026-01-23
The government has officially declared Nilgala Forest, Sri Lanka’s second largest forest spanning 40,684.99 hectares, as a protected reserve, withContinue Reading
Trump withdraws Canadian PM Mark Carney’s Board of Peace invitation
2026-01-23
President Trump announced Thursday that Canadian Prime Minister Mark Carney’s invitation to join the “Board of Peace” for the war-tornContinue Reading
China plans to provide 100 electric buses to Sri Lanka
2026-01-23
China’s Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, says China will soon provide 100 modern luxury buses powered by electricity toContinue Reading
Former Finance Sec meet President in his new role
2026-01-23
Asian Development Bank Alternate Executive Director Mahinda Siriwardana and President Anura Kumara Dissanayake have held discussions on Sri Lanka’s economicContinue Reading
Doctors in strike in hospitals islandwide
2026-01-23
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) commenced a symbolic strike across hospitals islandwide today (23 Jan) at 8 am, whichContinue Reading
BOI warns of investment scam video
2026-01-23
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) has issued a warning to stakeholders and the public regarding a fraudulentContinue Reading
Evening showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-01-23
Showers are expected in several provinces today, with evening showers expected in some areas, according to the Department of Meteorology.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan-Founded WealthOS Acquired by World’s Largest Bank JPMorgan
2026-01-23
JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank by market capitalisation, has agreed to acquire fintech firm WealthOS for an undisclosed sum,Continue Reading
Emotional Wellalage Dedicates Player of the Match Award to Late Father
2026-01-23
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage delivered an emotional tribute to his late father after being named Player of the MatchContinue Reading
Double injury blow to South Africa’s T20 World Cup ambitions
2026-01-22
South Africa batters Tony de Zorzi and Donovan Ferreira have been ruled out of the upcoming ICC Men’s T20 WorldContinue Reading