“I was offered 2015 common candidacy before Maithripala”: Nimal Siripala
2026-09-02
Former Minister Nimal Siripala de Silva says he was approached to become the common opposition candidate ahead of the 2015Continue Reading
Rs. 3.48bn in Aswesuma elderly allowances to be credited from Sept. 3
2026-09-02
The Welfare Benefits Board (WBB) says Rs. 3.48 billion will be credited to beneficiaries aged over 70 under the AswesumaContinue Reading
22nd Amendment: More details from Supreme Court proceedings
2026-09-01
The Supreme Court today began considering 67 petitions challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, with several procedural andContinue Reading
Over 88,000 affected by dry weather across six districts
2026-09-01
More than 88,000 people have been affected by prevailing dry weather conditions across six districts, according to the Disaster ManagementContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, China to sign MoU on immigration cooperation
2026-09-01
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lanka and China to enter into a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding onContinue Reading
Rs. 5.8bn World Bank-backed project to rehabilitate 296 irrigation tanks
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka has begun rehabilitating 296 minor irrigation tanks under a World Bank-funded programme aimed at strengthening irrigation infrastructure andContinue Reading
Customs seizes over 200,000 Chinese cigarettes concealed in metal doors
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka Customs has seized more than 200,000 Chinese-made cigarettes concealed inside metal doors imported from China. The detection wasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka exports to India grow 7.2% to USD 669mn in first seven months
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports to India increased by 7.22% year-on-year during the first seven months of 2026, reaching US$669.36 million,Continue Reading
Nepal floods leave at least 750 dead, over 3,000 missing
2026-08-30
The death toll from devastating flash floods in Nepal has risen to at least 734, with nearly 2,500 people stillContinue Reading
Harsha disputes both Ranil and govt positions on 2028 debt repayments
2026-08-30
SJB MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has disputed both the warnings and assurances being expressed over Sri Lanka’s ability toContinue Reading
Demand for rehabilitation rises amid shortage of illicit drugs: NDDCB
2026-08-30
Demand for rehabilitation services among drug users has increased amid a shortage in the availability of illicit drugs, National DangerousContinue Reading
Nearly Rs. 1 bn worth of development projects planned for Nuwara Eliya
2026-08-30
A total of 786 development projects worth Rs. 997.84 million are planned for the Nuwara Eliya District under the government’sContinue Reading
President inspects Lower Malwathu Oya project
2026-08-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake on Saturday (29) inspected the Lower Malwathu Oya Multi-Purpose Development Project, which is expected to becomeContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans to send relief teams to flood-hit Nepal
2026-08-30
Sri Lanka plans to send disaster relief teams to Nepal in the coming days to assist areas affected by severeContinue Reading
Watch: Final Randoli Perahera begins in Kandy
2026-08-27
The final Randoli Perahera of the historic Kandy Esala Perahera commenced its procession at the auspicious time of 6.43 p.m.Continue Reading
President Visits Malwathu and Asgiriya Mahanayake Theros
2026-08-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in Kandy to participate in the events of the annual Esala Perahera ofContinue Reading
Nepal flood death toll rises to over 270, more than 1,300 missing
2026-08-27
At least 273 people have been killed and more than 1,300 remain missing after catastrophic flash floods and mudslides devastatedContinue Reading
BASL urges responsible handling of concerns over judiciary
2026-08-27
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called for concerns involving judges and the judiciary to be addressed fairlyContinue Reading
