Govt to put 2,972 abandoned and incomplete state buildings to use
2025-10-28
The Government has decided to repurpose nearly 3,000 abandoned or underutilized state buildings for productive use following a nationwide reviewContinue Reading
India grants Rs. 2.37 billion for 33 development projects in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Province
2025-10-28
The Government of Sri Lanka and the Government of India have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to implement developmentContinue Reading
4 new High Courts coming up in Colombo 7: Locations announced
2025-10-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish four new High Court premises in Colombo to strengthen theContinue Reading
USD 2.7 million from Michael Kors to support Sri Lanka
2025-10-28
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US $2.7 million from global fashion brand, Michael Kors toContinue Reading
“I was the complainant, not the victim” — MP Hizbullah on Ghana gold case
2025-10-28
Although Sri Lankan Parliamentarian Dr. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah accepts that he had lodged a complaint with authorities in Ghana over anContinue Reading
Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya Retires as Chief of National Intelligence
2025-10-27
Major General Ruwan Wanigasooriya today (27 October) officially retired from his post as Chief of National Intelligence upon reaching theContinue Reading
Two new deputy governors appointed to Sri Lanka’s Central Bank
2025-10-27
The Ministry of Finance has appointed Dr. Chandranath Amarasekara and K.G.P. Sirikumara as new deputy governors of the Central BankContinue Reading
Sri Lankan MP falls victim to $2 million Gold Scam in Ghana
2025-10-27
A court in Accra has granted bail to 11 people accused of defrauding Sri Lankan lawmaker Dr. Muhammed Hizbullah ofContinue Reading
Ceypetco launches new lubricant distribution program for fishing harbours
2025-10-27
Power and Energy Minister Kumara Jayakody says the government is introducing a new mechanism to distribute high-quality Ceypetco lubricants atContinue Reading
Three Sri Lankan Ministers hold Q&A session with expatriates in London
2025-10-27
Three Sri Lankan ministers met with Sri Lankans living in the United Kingdom during an open public Q&A session heldContinue Reading
New Ayurvedic hospital complex gifted by H.P. Piyasiri opens in Deiyandara
2025-10-27
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says the newly opened H.P. Piyasiri Government Ayurvedic Hospital in Deiyandara, Belpamullla, stands as aContinue Reading
Govt pledges pension & voting system for Sri Lankans abroad
2025-10-27
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath says a retirement pension scheme and a voting mechanism will beContinue Reading
“I reaffirmed my own commitment to a free & sovereign Palestine” – Minister Bimal Ratnayake in Pakistan
2025-10-27
Minister Bimal Ratnayake says he held a productive meeting with the Ambassador of Palestine to Pakistan, Dr. Zuhair, at theContinue Reading
It was a fan photo: Actress Srimali Fonseka denies links with ‘Kehelbaddara Padme’
2025-10-27
“I’m a strong woman — I won’t let these rumours destroy what I’ve built,” actress Srimali Fonseka told reporters afterContinue Reading
Dasun Shanaka likely to be Sri Lanka’s T20 vice captain
2025-10-27
Former skipper Dasun Shanaka is likely to be named Sri Lanka’s vice captain for the upcoming T20 Tri-Series in Pakistan,Continue Reading
MCA & Media Cricket Club renew annual Cricket Journalists Trophy tradition
2025-10-27
The Mercantile Cricket Association (MCA) and the Sri Lanka Media Cricket Club (MCC) renewed their long-standing friendship through the annualContinue Reading
Indian Cricketer Shreyas Iyer in Sydney ICU care
2025-10-27
India’s ODI vice-captain Shreyas Iyer has been admitted to a hospital in Sydney after medical tests revealed internal bleeding causedContinue Reading
Cyclonic storm “Montha” : High risk strong wind alert issued
2025-10-27
Strong winds of about (50-60) kmph can be expected at times over Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, Northern, North-central and North-westernContinue Reading