Circular allowing bus decorations and accessories cancelled
2025-09-13
The Commissioner General of Motor Traffic has announced the cancellation of a circular issued on 2 June 2023, which hadContinue Reading
Sri Lankan President congratulates Nepal’s new Prime Minister
2025-09-13
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Sushila Karki on her appointment as the Prime Minister of Nepal’s interimContinue Reading
CPC reports Rs. 18 billion profit in first half of 2025
2025-09-13
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) reported a profit of Rs. 18 billion in the first half of 2025. CPC ManagingContinue Reading
Another woman dies from Ella bus accident; toll rises to 16
2025-09-13
Another woman has died from injuries sustained in the bus accident on the Ella–Wellawaya road on the 4th of thisContinue Reading
Harsha questions Rs. 777M Bribery Commission budget hike
2025-09-13
Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF), Dr. Harsha de Silva, has raised concerns over the proposed 2026Continue Reading
Education Ministry announces 2026 school calendar
2025-09-13
The Ministry of Education has announced the school calendar for 2026 covering government and government-approved private schools. The schedule alsoContinue Reading
China to provide full requirement of school uniforms for 2026
2025-09-13
The Chinese government has agreed to provide the entire requirement of school uniforms for 4,418,404 students in government and government-assistedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka welcomes UN resolution on Palestine
2025-09-13
Sri Lanka has welcomed the adoption of a UN General Assembly resolution endorsing the New York Declaration on the peacefulContinue Reading
13 Sep: Heat advisory issued for 12 districts
2025-09-13
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index—the temperature felt on the human body—is expected to rise toContinue Reading
Army Lt. Col. arrested over supplying ammunition to underworld figure
2025-09-11
Sri Lanka police today (11) arrested a Lieutenant Colonel attached to the Army on charges of supplying T-56 ammunition toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances hit US$5 billion in 2025
2025-09-07
Sri Lanka’s foreign worker remittances reached a record US$5 billion in 2025, driven by strong inflows throughout the year, theContinue Reading
Chemicals suspected for ICE production seized in Tangalle
2025-09-07
Another stock of chemicals, suspected to be used in the production of crystal methamphetamine (ICE), was discovered this morning (07)Continue Reading
Foreign Minister departs for 60th UNHRC session in Geneva
2025-09-07
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath left for Geneva this morning (7) to participate in the 60th session of the United NationsContinue Reading
Rare “Blood Moon” lunar eclipse tonight
2025-09-07
A total lunar eclipse will be visible in Sri Lanka tonight (7) and early tomorrow morning (8), creating a rareContinue Reading
Four killed in separate road accidents across the country
2025-09-07
Four people, including a youth, were killed in four separate road accidents reported yesterday (6) in the police divisions ofContinue Reading
Colombo Port begins construction of Jaya Container Terminal Phase 5
2025-09-07
Construction work on Phase 5 of the Jaya Container Terminal (JCT) at the Colombo Port has begun, marking a significantContinue Reading
07 Sep : Warm weather alert issued for 8 districts
2025-09-07
The Department of Meteorology has warned that the heat index—the temperature felt on the human body—is likely to rise toContinue Reading
Deputy minister reveals photos linking politicians to drug supply chain
2025-09-06
Speaking at a media briefing, Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala revealed photographs of politicians and alleged that theyContinue Reading