Once inmates, now tourists? Bogambara Prison opens doors to investors
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka is set to call for investment proposals to redevelop the historic Bogambara Prison, with plans to transform theContinue Reading
February: Fuel price reduced
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has revised fuel prices with effect from midnight on Saturday (31), reducing the prices ofContinue Reading
Beijing Capital Airlines launches Direct Flights to Colombo
2026-01-31
Beijing Capital Airlines marked a significant milestone today in strengthening air connectivity between China and Sri Lanka with the inaugurationContinue Reading
CID arrests suspect over Rs. 88m gemstone fraud
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s Criminal Investigation Department has arrested a suspect in connection with an alleged financial fraud involving gemstones valued atContinue Reading
Thundershowers & severe lightning alert issued to 7 districts
2026-01-31
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle andContinue Reading
300,000 start school, only 40,000 reach university – PM
2026-01-31
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Saturday said developing a high-quality human resource base is essential to safeguarding theContinue Reading
Mob attack outside court: Sri Lankan lawyer says he was targeted for doing his job
2026-01-31
A Sri Lankan lawyer has alleged that his vehicle was attacked and damaged by a mob outside the Nugegoda Magistrate’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka government doctors step up TU action
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s government doctors have decided to intensify an ongoing islandwide trade union action, accusing the Health Minister of failingContinue Reading
3.6-magnitude tremor reported off Sri Lanka’s northeast coast
2026-01-31
An earth tremor measuring 3.6 on the Richter scale was reported in the sea area between Mullaitivu and Trincomalee, theContinue Reading
Big blow for Australia ahead of T20 World Cup
2026-01-31
Australia have suffered a major setback ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, with fast bowler Pat CumminsContinue Reading
Sajith inspects Singapore’s Next-Generation Jurong Innovation District
2026-01-31
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa undertook an inspection tour of Singapore’s next-generation industrial innovation park, the Jurong Innovation District, a landmarkContinue Reading
Big call before deadline for Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup squad
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup preparations have taken a decisive turn, with the Sunday Times reporting that Sri Lankan selectorsContinue Reading
Former Sri Lankan Cricketer in USA T20 World Cup Squad
2026-01-30
The USA has officially announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka andContinue Reading
Mastercard pledges USD 750,000 for Karapitiya Trail Cancer Hospital as Mahela backs ‘Tap for Change’ campaign
2026-01-30
Mastercard has launched the ‘Tap for Change’ campaign in Sri Lanka, linking everyday contactless card transactions to the construction ofContinue Reading
Police announce special traffic plan in Colombo for Independence Day rehearsals
2026-01-30
Police have announced a special traffic plan in Colombo in view of rehearsals and preparations for the 78th National IndependenceContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain after 2.00 pm for several areas
2026-01-30
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 30 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 30 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
16, 18 & 19-year-olds die in separate motorcycle crashes
2026-01-30
At least five people were killed in a series of separate road accidents involving motorcycles and other vehicles across SriContinue Reading
Businessman arrested for aiding money laundering linked to Keheliya Rambukwella case
2026-01-30
A businessman has been arrested by investigators of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) for allegedlyContinue Reading