South Korean official expelled over remarks on ‘importing’ Sri Lankan women
2026-02-09
South Korea’s ruling Democratic Party (DP) decided Monday to kick out the head of Jindo County over his controversial commentsContinue Reading
13-year-old killed in lorry accident in Udawalawa
2026-02-09
A 13-year-old child has been reported dead after being knocked down by a lorry in the Udawalawa area on Sunday.Continue Reading
Japan’s PM Takaichi secures historic supermajority in landslide election victory
2026-02-09
Japan’s conservative Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi swept to a landslide victory in a snap election on Sunday, marking a historicContinue Reading
‘Foreigners Only’ policy at Tangalle restaurant sparks outrage
2026-02-09
A beachside restaurant in Tangalle has been called out for refusing to serve locals, with the cashier stating that theyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches national strategic plan to combat human trafficking
2026-01-28
Sri Lanka officially launched its National Strategic Action Plan to monitor and combat human trafficking (2026–2030) at an event inContinue Reading
Lanka Coal recovered $2.1M from supplier over substandard coal: GM
2026-01-28
General Manager of Lanka Coal Company, Namal Hewage, stated that a fine of around USD 2.1 million has been imposedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka signs IFC-Australia pact to boost the coconut industry and exports
2026-01-28
Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Plantation and Rural Infrastructure has entered into a strategic partnership with the International Finance Corporation (IFC),Continue Reading
Strong fiscal discipline key to Govt’s disaster response : IMF
2026-01-28
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who arrived in Sri LankaContinue Reading
IRD launches street survey to identify taxpayers
2026-01-28
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has launched a street survey to identify taxpayers and ensure proper tax collection. The survey,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s First US Navy SEAL-Trained Officer dies at 28
2026-01-28
The Ministry of Defence has directed the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy to conduct a formal inquiry into theContinue Reading
Ranil’s UK visit : AG to file charges by March
2026-01-28
The Attorney General’s Department informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today that investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe areContinue Reading
Over 1.6 Mn families to receive Aswesuma benefits from today
2026-01-28
The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that payments for the first and second phases of the Aswesuma program can beContinue Reading
UK Travel case : Ranil arrives at court
2026-01-28
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a case filed under theContinue Reading
BOI showcases investment opportunities in emerging University Towns
2026-01-28
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) organized a dedicated investment forum to present structured business opportunities in Keragala,Continue Reading
China says top military official under investigation
2026-01-28
China’s military leadership is in turmoil after its most senior general – a close ally of Xi Jinping – wasContinue Reading
E-gates officially open at BIA arrival terminal
2026-01-28
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that electronic gates at the arrival terminal of Katunayake Airport have officially beenContinue Reading
South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to jail term in bribery case
2026-01-28
A South Korean court has sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prisonContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against the US Dollar
2026-01-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (28 Jan), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading