France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
2026-01-27
France’s Lower House passed a Bill banning social media for those under 15, a move championed by President EmmanuelContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Women’s tour of West Indies : Schedule announced
2026-01-27
The Sri Lanka National Women’s Team will tour the West Indies during February–March 2026. According to a Sri Lanka CricketContinue Reading
Shiranthi seeks two-week extension to appear before FCID
2026-01-27
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, has informed the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) that she is unableContinue Reading
Nearly 39% of youth aged 10–24 suffer mental stress
2026-01-27
Nearly 39% of Sri Lanka’s youth aged between 10 and 24 suffer from mental stress, the head of the country’sContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-01-27
The Department of Meteorology says afternoon showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today, after 02.00 pm. AContinue Reading
Work resumes on Kirulapone housing scheme with 30‑month completion target
2026-01-23
The Ministry of Urban Development announced that construction work at the Colombage Mawatha housing scheme in Kirulapone, which had beenContinue Reading
No Auditor General : Sujeewa appeals to International Bodies
2026-01-23
Opposition MP Sujeewa Semasinghe has written to Sri Lanka’s ambassadors and several international organisations, raising concerns over what he describedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha secures Rs. 197M in compensation
2026-01-23
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha announced that it recovered a total of Rs. 197,719,710.36 in compensation during 2025 onContinue Reading
Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal opens for operations
2026-01-23
Operations at the third terminal of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal commenced today (23 Jan). Marking the start ofContinue Reading
ICC Men’s T20 World Cup Trophy Tour underway in Colombo
2026-01-23
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 Trophy was displayed to the media this morning. Sri Lanka T20I Captain DasunContinue Reading
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund surpasses Rs. 8.5B with local and global support
2026-01-23
The Finance Ministry has announced that contributions to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, set up to support recovery efforts afterContinue Reading
Education reforms : Galle Satyagraha enters fourth day
2026-01-23
The Satyagraha launched in Galle on January 19, calling for the implementation of education reforms by 2026, entered its fourthContinue Reading
Karu Jayasuriya urges President to reconsider abolition of MP Pensions
2026-01-23
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the abolition of pensions for MembersContinue Reading
Kalmunai Court sets Feb 11 deadline to file report against High Court judge
2026-01-23
The Kalmunai Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the statement of a High Court Judge identified as a suspect in aContinue Reading
09 tourists face legal action for riding motorcycles without licenses
2026-01-23
The Ahangama Police have taken legal action against nine foreigners who were riding motorcycles without valid driving licenses. These individuals,Continue Reading
Civil Security Department donates Rs. 40.8M to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
2026-01-23
Members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day’s salary to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, which was establishedContinue Reading
Govt issues new circular to aid disaster‑hit businesses, restore livelihoods
2026-01-23
The Government has issued a new special circular aimed at restoring livelihoods disrupted by adverse weather conditions and providing reliefContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against the US dollar
2026-01-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23 Jan) compared to Thursday. According to officialContinue Reading