‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs. 10 million seized at BIA
2026-01-20
A Sri Lankan air passenger carrying a stock of ‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs. 10 million has been arrested at theContinue Reading
Cabinet clears 2026 Budget relief for estate workers
2026-01-20
The Cabinet has granted approval for the relief mechanism proposed in the 2026 Budget to uplift the living standards ofContinue Reading
Harsha urges Govt to proceed with Grade 6 education reforms
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva says the opposition is completely in favour of education reforms, raising concerns over the postponementContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee steady against the US dollar
2026-01-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (20 Jan) compared to Monday. According to official CentralContinue Reading
Traffic restrictions in Moratuwa for St. Sebastian’s procession today
2026-01-20
The Sri Lanka Police has announced traffic restrictions in view of the 151st Annual Procession of the St. Sebastian’s ChurchContinue Reading
Govt defends high taxes and demurrage fees on vehicle imports
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena today questioned the government on the 3% tax that is added when imported vehicles are releasedContinue Reading
Govt ready to debate No Confidence Motion against PM
2026-01-20
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake, says the government is prepared to allocate time during parliament sessions this weekContinue Reading
Parliament told Dumbara Prison holds 2,246 inmates in space for 699
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Chamindrani Kiriella yesterday (19 Jan) raised a series of questions in Parliament to Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 313
2026-01-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20 Jan), comparedContinue Reading
Supreme Court to hear Mahindananda’s appeal in March
2026-01-20
Former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who have been sentenced to imprisonment over corruption charges,Continue Reading
Mano urges France to address discrimination against Malaiyaha Sri Lankans
2026-01-20
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader MP Mano Ganesan met French Ambassador to Sri Lanka Rémi Lambert at his residence, accompaniedContinue Reading
Over 158,000 tourist arrivals recorded in first 18 days of January
2026-01-20
A total of 158,787 tourist arrivals have been recorded during the first 18 days of 2026, according to the SriContinue Reading
Air quality turns unhealthy in several areas
2026-01-20
Air quality in many urban areas across Sri Lanka remained at slightly unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, accordingContinue Reading
Police hotlines set up for reporting drug activity
2026-01-20
The Police have introduced telephone numbers through which the public can provide information to assist the planned anti‑narcotics operations toContinue Reading
Bimal defends education reforms, cites four rounds of union talks
2026-01-20
Minister Bimal Ratnayake defended the government’s approach to implementing education reforms, asserting that adequate discussions were held with key stakeholders,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Police thanks UAE Govt for suspect deportations
2026-01-20
The Sri Lanka Police has extended its appreciation to the Government of the United Arab Emirates (UAE) and its relevantContinue Reading
Money Laundering arrest : Rs. 283 million, vehicles seized
2026-01-20
A suspect has been arrested under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act with Rs. 283,300,000 suspected to have been earnedContinue Reading
Lanka Ride Cycling Tour concludes first stage in Kandy
2026-01-16
The Lanka Ride Cycling Tour, organized by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, successfully concluded its first stage inContinue Reading