National Environmental Act amended after 24 years
2026-05-12
The National Environmental Act No. 47 of 1980 has been submitted to Parliament with extensive revisions, ending more than 20Continue Reading
Collateral‑Free Loan System : Deputy Minister of Industry explains
2026-05-12
Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe has provided a detailed explanation of Sri Lanka’s collateral‑free loan system,Continue Reading
Kadawatha–Mirigama Central Expressway stretch 48% complete
2026-05-12
Construction of the first phase of Sri Lanka’s Central Expressway, covering the stretch from Kadawatha to Mirigama, has reached 48%Continue Reading
Minister Paulraj calls on Indian Lok Sabha Speaker
2026-05-12
Speaker of the Indian Lok Sabha, Om Birla, met with Sri Lanka’s Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja SavithriContinue Reading
Airbus deal : Mahinda Rajapaksa arrives at Bribery Commission
2026-05-12
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) today (12). Mahinda RajapaksaContinue Reading
Dua Lipa suing Samsung for $15m for ‘using her image without permission’
2026-05-12
British pop star Dua Lipa has filed a lawsuit against Samsung Electronics seeking at least $15m (£11m) in damages. TheContinue Reading
A young regional journalist for each Divisional Secretariat Division
2026-05-12
The National Youth Services Council has begun selecting one young man or woman from each Divisional Secretariat Division to establishContinue Reading
Man killed in shooting in Galle
2026-05-12
An individual has been reported dead following a shooting in the Dangedera area in Galle this morning. According to theContinue Reading
Low-pressure area : Above 100 mm of rain expected in several areas today
2026-05-12
The low-pressure area located northeast of Sri Lanka continues to persist in the sea area in the vicinity of theContinue Reading
Weather advisory : Above 100 mm of rain expected in several provinces
2026-05-11
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North-western, and NorthernContinue Reading
Low‑Pressure System : Showery conditions to persist across Sri Lanka
2026-05-11
The low-level atmospheric disturbance, in the vicinity of Sri Lanka, has developed into a low-pressure area and is located toContinue Reading
Fire breaks out in Dam Street building
2026-05-11
A fire broke out in a building on Dam Street, Colombo, this afternoon. The Fire Services Department said that 10Continue Reading
Sri Lanka squad for New Zealand Women’s ‘A’ Tour announced
2026-05-11
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the squad to take part in the One-Day series against the touring New ZealandContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, India discuss USD 450 million reconstruction package
2026-05-11
Sri Lanka and India have held discussions on a USD 450 million post‑conflict reconstruction package, the Ministry of Finance said.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka cleared to export Blue Swimming Crab to the U.S.
2026-05-11
Sri Lanka has met the stringent conditions imposed under the U.S. Marine Mammal Protection Act (MMPA), removing barriers to theContinue Reading
Media Minister to attend Asian Media Summit in the Maldives
2026-05-11
Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayatissa will depart for the Maldives tomorrow (12) to participate in the 21st Asian MediaContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa to appear before Bribery Commission tomorrow
2026-05-11
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa is scheduled to appear before the Bribery Commission tomorrow (12), his media spokesman, Attorney‑at‑Law Manoj Gamage,Continue Reading
Police crack down on illegal vehicle modifications
2026-05-11
The Sri Lanka Police have intensified efforts to enforce traffic regulations and road safety, warning that illegally modified vehicles withoutContinue Reading