HRCSL rules O/L exam invigilator violated Tamil-medium students’ rights
2026-01-29
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has officially ruled that the fundamental rights of 14 Tamil-medium students wereContinue Reading
Education Ministry clarifies PM’s comment on Grade 6 reform timeline
2026-01-29
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has issued a formal clarification regarding the implementation of new educationalContinue Reading
CBSL probes 18 alleged illegal plantation investment schemes
2026-01-29
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) is investigating 18 institutions and individuals suspected of illegally collecting deposits from theContinue Reading
Why were cheques rejected? Minister addresses bounced cheques
2026-01-29
Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply Susil Ranasinghe clarified the reasons behind reports of bounced cheques issued to compensationContinue Reading
China considering visa-free travel for UK citizens after Xi-Starmer meeting
2026-01-29
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Thursday he aims to build a “sophisticated relationship” with China to boost security andContinue Reading
Election Commission opens 2026 applications for political party recognition
2026-01-29
The Election Commission has invited applications from political parties eligible for recognition in 2026. Applications can be submitted fromContinue Reading
15 killed in Colombia plane crash, including senior lawmaker
2026-01-29
A small passenger aircraft operated by state-owned airline Satena crashed in a remote area of Norte de Santander province inContinue Reading
Altercation at protest: SJB Kalutara UC councillor arrested
2026-01-28
A councillor of the Kalutara Municipal Council has been arrested by Kalutara South police after allegedly assaulting an individual duringContinue Reading
GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to act on doctors’ issues
2026-01-28
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that if a constructive intervention is not made to address the issues facedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Embassy in Doha honours young table tennis stars
2026-01-28
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Doha congratulated two young Sri Lankan table tennis players who competed at recentContinue Reading
France to replace Teams and Zoom in government, shift to domestic video platform
2026-01-28
The French government has officially announced a plan to phase out the use of U.S.-based collaboration platforms, including Microsoft TeamsContinue Reading
Ranil Wickremesinghe UK trip case called in court today
2026-01-28
The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe under the Public Property Act is scheduled to be taken up againContinue Reading
Shooting reported in Ambalangoda: 28-year-old killed
2026-01-27
A 28-year-old man was shot and killed by two unknown assailants during a house party in the Sunamiwatta area ofContinue Reading
Coal controversy: Cabinet spokesperson responds to concerns
2026-01-27
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today commented on the situation arising from the importation of coal, where a consignmentContinue Reading
Quick-thinking driver prevents major bus accident after brakes fail
2026-01-26
An SLTB bus narrowly avoided a major accident early this morning (26) when its braking system suddenly failed while travellingContinue Reading
BOI reports USD 1 Bn+ FDI inflows in 2025, up 72% from 2024
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka’s Board of Investment (BOI) has reported a major milestone in 2025, with foreign direct investment (FDI) inflows reachingContinue Reading
Over Rs. 30 Mn worth ‘ICE’ seized in Bambalapitiya
2026-01-26
A suspect was arrested with over 3 kilograms of crystal methamphetamine (“Ice”) worth more than Rs. 30 million during aContinue Reading
Three arrested at BIA with Rs. 134 million worth narcotics
2026-01-25
Three Sri Lankan nationals were arrested in the early hours of today (25) by Airport Customs officers and officials ofContinue Reading