US and Bangladesh set trade deal with tariffs at 19 percent
2026-02-10
Bangladesh has secured a reduced 19 percent tariff rate with the United States under a trade agreement signed between theContinue Reading
President Chairs meeting of President’s Fund Board of Governors
2026-02-10
The Board of Governors of the President’s Fund convened at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (10 Feb) under the chairmanshipContinue Reading
CC calls for nominations for RTI Commission post
2026-02-10
The Constitutional Council has called for nominations from civil society organizations for the post of Member of the Right toContinue Reading
Record Remittances to Sri Lanka: Hidden Realities Behind the Headlines
2026-02-10
By Dr Bilesha Weeraratne, Research Fellow and Head of Migration and Urbanisation Policy Research, Institute of Policy Studies of SriContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee depreciates slightly against the USD
2026-02-10
The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at some commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 10),Continue Reading
LGBTQ tourism promotion project approval to be withdrawn, AG tells Court
2026-02-10
The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today (10 Feb) that the letter issued by the Chairman of theContinue Reading
19-yr-old caught smuggling Rs. 600,000 worth of plants at BIA
2026-02-10
A Sri Lankan passenger was arrested early this morning (10 Feb) at Bandaranaike International Airport after attempting to smuggle inContinue Reading
India vs Pakistan: Foreign Minister thanks Pakistan for considering Sri Lanka’s request
2026-02-10
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has extended his gratitude to the Government of Pakistan for acknowledging the request toContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in Thirappane with cache of illegal firearms
2026-02-10
A suspect has been arrested in Thirappane after wildlife officers discovered a cache of illegal firearms hidden in a temporaryContinue Reading
Harsha de Silva questions legality of political control over state funds
2026-02-10
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has questioned the legality of delegating spending powers over state funds to political candidates andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, World Bank discuss para-tariff reform ahead of 2026 policy shift
2026-02-10
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Industry on Monday (09 Feb) hosted the third round of talks with World Bank representatives RichardContinue Reading
Dry weather expected in most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-02-10
Mainly dry weather will prevail in most parts of Sri Lanka today, according to the Department of Meteorology. Misty conditionsContinue Reading
Shannon Cowlin appointed ADB Country Director for Sri Lanka
2026-02-09
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has appointed Shannon Cowlin as its new Country Director for Sri Lanka. According to anContinue Reading
PM leads talks on regulating school student transport services
2026-02-09
A discussion on regulating school student transport services was held under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya at theContinue Reading
Indian delegation arrives for return of Devnimori relics
2026-02-09
A high-level Indian delegation, including Mangubhai Patel, Governor of Madhya Pradesh and Deputy Chief Minister Chowna Mein of Arunachal Pradesh,Continue Reading
Hong Kong media mogul Jimmy Lai sentenced to 20 years in prison
2026-02-09
A Hong Kong court has sentenced pro-democracy media tycoon Jimmy Lai to 20 years in prison under Beijing’s sweeping nationalContinue Reading
Canada warns of visa scams linked to 2026 FIFA World Cup
2026-02-09
The Government of Canada has warned of visa scams targeting the 2026 FIFA World Cup. The Canadian Government has announcedContinue Reading
Interpol red notices issued for 103 Sri Lankan fugitives
2026-02-09
Sri Lankan Police have announced that Interpol Red Notices have been issued to track down 103 criminals who have soughtContinue Reading