Importers dispute deputy minister’s claim over vehicle tax changes
2026-02-17
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has responded to recent remarks by Prof. Anil Jayantha, noting that whileContinue Reading
Sri Lanka begins local production of cancer-detection drug FDG
2026-02-17
Sri Lanka has commenced local production of FDG (Fluoro Deoxy Glucose), a radiopharmaceutical primarily used in the early detection andContinue Reading
Lane Closures on Southern Expressway: Notice to Motorists
2026-02-17
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced intermittent lane closures on the Southern Expressway due to maintenanceContinue Reading
Pakistan Minister Naqvi thanks President AKD for facilitating T20 match participation
2026-02-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the visit of Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi,Continue Reading
No vehicle tax hike; only shift in SSCL collection point — Deputy Minister
2026-02-16
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha has clarified that recent claims regarding a tax hike on vehicleContinue Reading
Cardinal warns of growing breakdown of family life in Sri Lanka
2026-02-16
The Archbishop of Colombo, Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith on Saturday warned of what he described as a growing disintegration of familyContinue Reading
Refer the correct timetable: important notice for GCE O/L students
2026-02-16
Commissioner General of Examinations Indika Kumari Liyanage has urged candidates to pay special attention to the timetable for the 2025Continue Reading
Colombo–Puttalam railway line fully reopened after Ditwah disruptions
2026-02-16
Train services on the Colombo–Puttalam railway line were fully restored early this morning (16), following disruptions caused by Cyclone Ditwah.Continue Reading
BASL to withdraw from court proceedings tomorrow
2026-02-15
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today (15) announced that lawyers have decided to withdraw from court proceedings tomorrowContinue Reading
Nearly 100 police officers arrested over drug links – IGP
2026-02-15
Speaking at an event to launch a drug eradication programme in the Uva Province, Inspector General of Police (IGP) PriyanthaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to face major power crisis by end of July – Gammanpila
2026-02-15
Due to delays in the arrival of coal shipments, Sri Lanka is expected to face an electricity crisis from theContinue Reading
Two youths killed in lorry–motorcycle head-on collision
2026-02-15
Two individuals travelling on a motorcycle were killed in a head-on collision with a lorry on the Hingurana–Damana main road,Continue Reading
Minister Anura Karunathilaka resigns from committee probing release of 323 containers
2026-02-14
Ports and Civil Aviation Minister Anura Karunathilaka has resigned from the Parliamentary Special Committee appointed to investigate the release ofContinue Reading
IMF Chief Kristalina Georgieva to Visit Sri Lanka from February 16–18
2026-02-14
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), will visit Sri Lanka from February 16 to 18, 2026,Continue Reading
Fairly heavy showers expected in several areas today
2026-02-14
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 14 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 14 February 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Cabinet to extend teacher open exam qualification deadline
2026-02-13
Cabinet approval is expected to extend the deadline for completing degree qualifications for applicants to the open recruitment of teachersContinue Reading
Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage marks 51 years with new sanctuary
2026-02-13
The Department of National Zoological Gardens marked the 51st anniversary of the Pinnawala Elephant Orphanage, highlighting its role in AsianContinue Reading
Sajith alleges all recent coal shipments substandard, points to major losses
2026-02-13
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Thursday(12) alleged that all recent coal shipments imported for the Lakvijaya Coal Power Plant wereContinue Reading