Weather today: Showers expected in several areas
2026-01-31
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 31 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 31 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Match officials named for T20 World Cup 2026 group stage
2026-01-30
In total, 24 officials will serve as on-field umpires while six officials will serve as the match referees during theContinue Reading
Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January
2026-01-30
Inflation in Colombo rose to 2.3% in January, up from 2.1% in December, according to data released by the DepartmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka posts US$1.7bn current account surplus in 2025 despite trade deficit
2026-01-30
Sri Lanka’s current account recorded a marginal surplus in December 2025, contributing to a provisional annual surplus of US$ 1.7Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Police face shortage of nearly 32,000 officers: IGP
2026-01-30
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya says that the Sri Lanka Police is currently facing a shortage of nearly 32,000Continue Reading
Air Force Commander inspects construction of new Children’s Ward at Apeksha Hospital
2026-01-30
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted a special inspection on Thursday (29 January 2026) ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka sees nearly 100 new cancer cases and 40 deaths every day
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka records around 100 new cancer patients daily, while approximately 40 deaths occur each day due to cancer, accordingContinue Reading
Three-wheel drivers urge uniform fares for app-based & independent services
2026-01-29
A group of three-wheel drivers met with the Inspector General of Police (IGP) on Thursday to raise complaints against ride-hailingContinue Reading
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