What the new Occupant Protection Bill means for landlords & tenants
2026-02-02
Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025 – A Brief Legal Commentary By Delan De Silva, Attorney-at-Law Sri Lanka’s Protection of OccupantsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad : Injury update
2026-02-02
Sri Lanka fast bowler Eshan Malinga is likely to be ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup afterContinue Reading
Specialist doctors say they will not join GMOA strike
2026-02-02
The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) said Sunday that none of its members will participate in trade union action announcedContinue Reading
Myanmar scam centres: China executes four Bai family mafia members
2026-02-02
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, a notorious crime dynasty operating scam centres in Myanmar. TheyContinue Reading
Lapse in appropriations: notice from U.S. Embassy
2026-02-02
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that it will temporarily limit regular updates on its Facebook page dueContinue Reading
Traders oppose govt plan to transfer economic centre management
2026-02-01
Business owners at economic centres voiced strong opposition to the government’s plan to transfer management of their centres to aContinue Reading
Govt committed to clearing illegal settlements in tank reserves: Minister Lalkantha
2026-02-01
The government is committed to removing settlements encroaching on tank reserves to protect the country’s irrigation systems, Minister of Agriculture,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka signs landmark agreement to increase plantation wages
2026-02-01
Sri Lanka on Friday signed a landmark agreement to raise the daily wage of plantation workers to 1,750 rupees, aContinue Reading
India sends 10 more Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka for post-Ditwah rebuilding
2026-01-31
India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka to support reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, theContinue Reading
Auditor General decision postponed to February 3 – Minister
2026-01-31
The Constitutional Council will study the proposal submitted by the President regarding the appointment to the post of Auditor GeneralContinue Reading
Several services declared essential under special gazette
2026-01-31
A special gazette notification has declared a range of services as essential, including electricity supply, fuel and petroleum products, gasContinue Reading
Auditor General decision expected today: Bimal Rathnayake
2026-01-31
Chief Government Whip Bimal Rathnayake said the President’s nomination for Auditor General is expected to be considered when the ConstitutionalContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in Rajagiriya for foreign employment fraud
2026-01-31
Police have arrested a 38-year-old man accused of defrauding money by forging government documents and promising overseas employment. The suspectContinue Reading
More than 200 killed in mine collapse in eastern DR Congo: Report
2026-01-31
More than 200 people have been reported killed in a collapse at the Rubaya coltan mine in eastern Democratic RepublicContinue Reading
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