Sri Lanka backs nuclear-weapon free zones at UN disarmament talks
2026-02-24
The Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath addressed the High-Level Segment of the Conference on Disarmament (CD) in Geneva onContinue Reading
BOI approves US$1.9Bn in projects, Signs US$1.27Bn deals in 2025
2026-02-24
Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) closed 2025 with notable achievements, approving 139 projects worth US$ 1,901 million and signingContinue Reading
Portugal’s Foreign Minister Paulo Rangel arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-02-24
Portugal’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Paulo Rangel, arrived in Sri Lanka this morning (24 Feb) for a two-day official visit.Continue Reading
Woman arrested over Rs. 16 million Romania job scam
2026-02-24
A woman accused of defrauding nearly Rs. 16 million by promising jobs in Romania without a valid licence from theContinue Reading
Exports rise 13.71% to US$ 1.53 billion in January 2026
2026-02-24
Sri Lanka’s export sector began 2026 on a strong momentum, recording a robust year-on-year growth of 13.71%, signalling renewed momentumContinue Reading
Academics express concern over CID summons issued to Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe
2026-02-24
A collective of academics, journalists, feminist activists, and lawyers has issued a statement expressing concern and solidarity with Professor MaithreeContinue Reading
Authorities probe deaths of 72 Tigers at Thailand tourist park
2026-02-24
Authorities in Chiang Mai, a city in northern Thailand, are investigating the deaths of dozens of tigers at a popularContinue Reading
Ayodhya Shiva Temple Chief Priest meets Sri Lankan officials
2026-02-24
The chief priest of the Shiva temple in Ayodhya, India, Kaishanand Giriji Maharaj, met with several officials, including Sri LankanContinue Reading
Twelve Indian fishermen arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters
2026-02-24
The Sri Lanka Navy has seized 01 Indian fishing boat and apprehended 12 Indian fishermen while they were poaching inContinue Reading
CEB trade unions threaten TU action after O/L exams
2026-02-24
Trade unions of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) have once again cautioned the government that they would resort to tradeContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee remains steady against the USD
2026-02-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Feb 24) compared to Monday. AccordingContinue Reading
Chinese nationals nabbed in Colombo for Visa violations, Pyramid Schemes
2026-02-24
Sixteen Chinese nationals have been arrested by the Cinnamon Gardens Police for allegedly engaging in illegal online pyramid‑style financial fraudContinue Reading
All 7 on board Air Ambulance flying to Delhi die in crash
2026-02-24
All seven people on board an air ambulance were killed when the aircraft crashed near Simaria in Jharkhand’s Chatra districtContinue Reading
Former Inspector arrested over 2023 Weligama shooting
2026-02-24
Former Police Inspector Jagath Nishantha, who was wanted in connection with the shooting incident near a prominent hotel in WeligamaContinue Reading
Upcountry rail line repairs stalled, Station Masters’ Union says
2026-02-24
The future of Sri Lanka’s upcountry railway line has come under scrutiny, with the Station Masters’ Union raising serious concernsContinue Reading
02 dead in Pannipitiya multi-vehicle collision
2026-02-24
The driver of a three‑wheeler and the driver of a luxury bus tragically lost their lives in an accident thatContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-02-24
The Department of Meteorology says rain is expected in some parts of Sri Lanka after 02.00 pm today, while mainlyContinue Reading
Maadel fishermen call off satyagraha campaign after meeting President
2026-02-13
The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of Maadel (seine) fishers in front of the Presidential Secretariat has been calledContinue Reading