US Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan visits Sri Lanka
2026-07-28
U.S. Congresswoman Chrissy Houlahan is leading a Congressional Delegation (CODEL) to Sri Lanka from July 27-30, aimed at strengthening theContinue Reading
SJB MP Chaminda Wijesiri Sentenced to 1½ Years in Prison
2026-07-28
Badulla District MP Chaminda Wijesiri has been sentenced to one-and-a-half years in prison after being convicted by the Badulla HighContinue Reading
Bail granted to Rakhitha Rajapaksa, Charith Abeysinghe & former AASL director
2026-07-28
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today granted bail to Rakitha Rajapakshe, son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe; Charith Abeysinghe,Continue Reading
Traffic restrictions expected in Colombo for annual Vel Festival procession
2026-07-28
Police have warned motorists of possible traffic congestion in several parts of Colombo due to the 152nd annual Vel FestivalContinue Reading
Police reveal details of Chinese national’s murder after Port City clash
2026-07-28
Police have revealed further details surrounding the murder of a Chinese national following a clash between two groups of ChineseContinue Reading
Cabinet approves controversial proposal to extend judges’ retirement age
2026-07-27
The Cabinet has approved the controversial proposal to extend the retirement age of judges by two years. The move hasContinue Reading
Police recommendation reversed: All Kavadi groups allowed at Devinuwara Perahera
2026-07-27
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala has decided to permit all 45 Kavadi dance groups that participated in last year’s annualContinue Reading
President discusses Cricket Reforms with SLC Transformation Committee
2026-07-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with the Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) Transformation Committee at the Presidential Secretariat on MondayContinue Reading
LPL 2026: Several squad changes ahead of Play-Offs
2026-07-27
Several Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 franchises have announced squad changes, while tickets for the Play-Offs and Final at theContinue Reading
Rs. 20 million viewing centre planned at Dunhinda Falls
2026-07-27
Construction of a new viewing centre at the popular Dunhinda Falls in Badulla officially commenced today (27), with an investmentContinue Reading
Roshan Ranatunga qualifies for Commonwealth Games 110m hurdles final
2026-07-27
Sri Lankan athlete Roshan Ranatunga has qualified for the Men’s 110m Hurdles final at the Glasgow 2026 Commonwealth Games. CompetingContinue Reading
“Not a decision by NPP Executive Council” : Senior NPP lawyer opposes judges’ retirement age extension
2026-07-27
Senior lawyer Lal Wijenayake, a member of the National People’s Power (NPP) Leadership Council and Executive Council, has publicly opposedContinue Reading
Special Presidential Secretariat unit proposed to monitor Indian-funded projects in SL
2026-07-27
Sri Lanka and India have held discussions on resolving issues affecting development projects being implemented in the country with financialContinue Reading
“Don’t accuse people based on assumptions”: Shantha Bandara after son gets bail
2026-07-27
Former State Minister Shantha Bandara says the law should be enforced against anyone who commits an offence, including his ownContinue Reading
Retired Major General loses court case over Wijeweera killing allegations: FSP
2026-07-27
The Colombo High Court has dismissed a case filed by retired Major General Ashoka Thoradeniya over statements allegedly linking himContinue Reading
Wildlife Department receives new vehicles worth nearly Rs. 2 billion
2026-07-27
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has received a new fleet of vehicles to strengthen field operations, including efforts to manageContinue Reading
Five Sri Lankan players set for CPL 2026
2026-07-27
Five Sri Lankan players are set to feature in the 2026 Caribbean Premier League (CPL), representing three franchises. Kusal PereraContinue Reading
Private bus owners slam Govt’s plan to add 600 buses to SLTB
2026-07-27
The Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association has criticised the Government’s reported plan to introduce 600 new buses to the SriContinue Reading