Cabinet approves US$400 million World Bank facility for reforms
2026-02-17
The Cabinet has approved obtaining a US$400 million financial facility from the World Bank under a three-year Programmatic Reform DevelopmentContinue Reading
Planned Locomotive Union strike called off after Army training postponement
2026-02-17
The planned trade union action by the Locomotive Operating Engineers’ Union, which was scheduled to begin at midnight today, hasContinue Reading
Free entry for SSC’s last T20 World Cup Game
2026-02-17
Gates 5 and 7 of the SSC Grounds, Colombo, will be kept open for the public to enter and witnessContinue Reading
Australian-Born GIEO Active Launches in Qatar with Lasith Malinga
2026-02-17
Australian-born performance lifestyle brand GIEO Active officially launched in Qatar at LuLu Hypermarket, Barwa City, marking a significant milestone inContinue Reading
Army to be sent overseas for Locomotive Training amid strike threat
2026-02-17
Deputy Minister Prasanna Gunasena says the Government will send Army personnel overseas for training if railway unions prevent plansContinue Reading
IMF MD engages with Cyclone-Affected Communities during Visit to Sri Lanka
2026-02-17
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Parliament passes Bill to Abolish MPs’ Pensions
2026-02-17
The Bill to abolish the pensions of Members of Parliament was passed in Parliament today, marking a significant legislative stepContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Super 8 schedule confirmed; tickets now available online
2026-02-17
Sri Lanka’s Super 8 fixtures at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have been confirmed, with tickets for allContinue Reading
Japanese delegation calls on President, discussions focus on export-industrial corridor
2026-02-17
A high-level Japanese delegation paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat.Continue Reading
President leaves for India
2026-02-17
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka arrives in India today for the AI Impact Summit 2026 – the first summit of itsContinue Reading
Sajith backs Pensions for MPs; says Retirees being neglected
2026-02-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in Parliament that while the Government has brought forward a Bill to abolish pensions forContinue Reading
Gavaskar, Kapil among 14 Ex-Captains appeal for Fair Treatment of Imran Khan
2026-02-17
Fourteen former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have made a public appeal to the Government ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Japan Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement
2026-02-17
Charting a new path for economic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue wasContinue Reading
Arnold Salutes Sri Lanka’s Spirit, Points to Key Problem to Fix
2026-02-17
Former Sri Lanka cricketer and commentator Russel Arnold said Sri Lanka’s fightback against Australia was built on character, smart middle-oversContinue Reading
“Hats Off to Him” Marsh praises Pathum, reveals what went wrong
2026-02-17
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh conceded his side were outplayed after their defeat to Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20Continue Reading
Pathum Nissanka hails team plan after century powers Sri Lanka into Super 8
2026-02-17
Pathum Nissanka said clarity in planning and backing their understanding of conditions helped Sri Lanka secure a crucial win andContinue Reading
GMOA Accuses Govt of ‘Arrogant’ Approach, Intensifies Trade Union Action
2026-02-16
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced plans to intensify its trade union action, accusing the government and theContinue Reading
