Sri Lanka unveils South Asia’s first solar hybrid bakery oven
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka has become the first country in South Asia to introduce a solar hybrid bakery oven powered by bothContinue Reading
Over 18,500 affected by adverse weather across eight districts
2026-05-26
More than 18,500 people from eight districts have been affected by the prevailing adverse weather conditions across the country, accordingContinue Reading
Sangeeth Wijesuriya says IMF rules blocked proposed US$ 23 million donation
2026-05-26
Artist Sangeeth Wijesuriya says he was informed by a Government Minister that International Monetary Fund (IMF) regulations would not permitContinue Reading
Public urged to report police officers refusing GovPay traffic fine payments
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka Police says disciplinary action will be taken against traffic police officers who fail to facilitate payments through theContinue Reading
Convicted Melbourne Monk seeks Leniency Over Severe Illness
2026-05-26
Six women have delivered harrowing victim impact statements in court, confronting a senior Buddhist monk who systematically abused themContinue Reading
Police rescue group swept away by waves at Kirinda beach; teacher succumbs in hospital
2026-05-26
Three police lifeguards attached to the Sri Lanka Police Lifeguard Unit carried out a rescue operation at Kirinda beach onContinue Reading
CPC dismisses rumours of price hike, assures sufficient fuel stocks
2026-05-26
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has dismissed circulating reports claiming a fuel price revision is imminent, describing the information asContinue Reading
Strong winds and high waves warning issued for several sea areas
2026-05-26
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and high waves in several sea areas around theContinue Reading
PM opens new HD television studio at University of vocational technology
2026-05-26
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Tuesday (26) declared open a newly-equipped High Definition (HD) television studio at the University ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Rugby players added to ‘Mission Olympic’ program
2026-05-26
Twenty-one players selected to the Sri Lanka Rugby ‘Tier 3’ national pool were formally included in the government’s “Mission Olympic”Continue Reading
Cabinet approves ‘Surakimu Lanka’ energy mission
2026-05-26
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Energy to launch the “Surakimu Lanka” National EnergyContinue Reading
IPS study highlights impact of sugar tax and labelling on Sri Lankan consumers
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka’s current sugar tax and traffic light labelling system are helping reduce the demand for sugary drinks, but policyContinue Reading
Govt to bring law against MP crossovers : Minister Nalinda Jayatissa
2026-05-26
The Government expects to submit to Parliament a draft Bill seeking to cancel the parliamentary seats of MPs elected byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to launch sugar sector project with Brazilian technical support
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka has approved a new international cooperation project aimed at strengthening the country’s sugarcane sector through technical collaboration withContinue Reading
Committee to review protections for long-serving manpower workers in state enterprises
2026-05-26
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Labour to appoint a committee comprising relevantContinue Reading
Polonnaruwa kidney hospital ready to continue pediatric transplants after first successful operation
2026-05-26
The National Nephrology Specialized Hospital, also known as the China-Sri Lanka Friendship Kidney Hospital in Polonnaruwa, says it is preparedContinue Reading
Retired Indian cricketer Vijay Shankar signs with Kandy Royals
2026-05-26
Former India all-rounder Vijay Shankar has joined Kandy Royals ahead of the upcoming 2026 Lanka Premier League season. The signingContinue Reading
How SL rupee recovered rapidly : CBSL explains
2026-05-26
Following a week of sharp fluctuations in the foreign exchange market, Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) Governor Dr. NandalalContinue Reading