National Fertilizer Secretariat refutes claims of overpriced imports
2026-05-05
The National Fertilizer Secretariat has rejected reports aired on several television channels on Monday (04) alleging that the government paidContinue Reading
Menzies Aviation awarded SriLankan Airlines Ground Handling in Sydney
2026-05-05
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a new ground handling contract for SriLankan Airlines operations at SydneyContinue Reading
Cabinet approves major road upgrades on Southern Corridor
2026-05-05
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved two major contracts under the National Highways Widening and Improvement Program to rehabilitate andContinue Reading
Cabinet approves land acquisition for Kelani Valley Railway Development
2026-05-05
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to acquire land from Maradana to Avissawella for the planned development ofContinue Reading
Three Welikada Prison Guards arrested over inmate’s death
2026-05-05
Three prison guards of the Welikada Prison have been arrested in connection with the death of a remand prisoner, CabinetContinue Reading
Wellawatte supermarket fined Rs. 500,000 for selling rice above MRP
2026-05-05
The Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court today (05) imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on a supermarket in Wellawatte for selling riceContinue Reading
Wimal Liyanagama appointed new Customs Director General
2026-05-05
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Wimal S.K. Liyanagama as the new Director General of Customs, effectiveContinue Reading
Opposition warns of threats to Judicial independence
2026-05-05
Opposition MPs today (05) issued a statement warning that recent remarks by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake pose a serious threatContinue Reading
Archchuna says Jaffna should be handed to Tamil Nadu alongside Kachchatheevu
2026-05-05
Jaffna District MP Archchuna Ramanathan declared in Parliament today (05) that Jaffna should be handed over to Tamil Nadu alongContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee remains steady against USD
2026-05-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar today (05), compared to Monday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Every vote counts : Indian minister loses seat by just one vote
2026-05-05
A senior minister from India’s southern state of Tamil Nadu has lost his seat by a margin of just oneContinue Reading
Exhibition to preserve memories of 2022 Aragalaya to be held in Colombo
2026-05-05
The “Memories of a People’s Struggle” exhibition, organized to preserve the true events, memories, and core values of the 2022Continue Reading
Police Constable arrested over Rs. 200,000 bribery allegation
2026-05-05
A Police Constable attached to the Peliyagoda Police Station has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Vijay congratulated in Sri Lanka Parliament
2026-05-05
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam today (05) extended congratulations to Indian actor‑turned‑politician C. Joseph Vijay on what he described asContinue Reading
First batch of Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims for 2026 arrives in Saudi
2026-05-05
The first batch of 325 Sri Lankan Hajj pilgrims, who arrived in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia on Saturday (02),Continue Reading
Airbus deal : Former SriLankan CEO Kapila Chandrasena granted bail
2026-05-05
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (05) ordered the release on bail of former SriLankan Airlines Chief Executive Officer Kapila Chandrasena,Continue Reading
Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin resigns after election loss
2026-05-05
MK Stalin has resigned from his position as Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, submitting his resignation letter to the Governor’sContinue Reading
Youth honoured with free Hajj opportunity for service during COVID-19 pandemic
2026-05-05
The Office of the Deputy Minister of Muslim Religious and Cultural Affairs says a young man who voluntarily served duringContinue Reading