Court orders CID to arrest Chamal Rajapaksa’s son, currently in US
2026-02-02
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest Shamindra Rajapaksa, the youngest son ofContinue Reading
Harshana to Submit Private Member’s Bill on Online Safety for Children
2026-02-02
Opposition lawmaker Harshana Rajakaruna said he plans to submit a private member’s bill to Parliament this week seeking amendments toContinue Reading
UNP to launch digital initiative at Sirikotha on Feb. 4
2026-02-02
The United National Party (UNP) will mark a significant step in its digital transformation with a special launch event scheduledContinue Reading
Manning Market goes digital : Online payment system launched
2026-02-02
The Urban Development Authority (UDA) officially launched a new Online Payment System at the Peliyagoda Manning Market today, marking aContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee strengthens slightly against the dollar
2026-02-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 2), compared to Friday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
UK–Sri Lanka trade ties in focus at London forum
2026-02-02
The Sri Lanka–United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London (SLHC),Continue Reading
Lanka Sugar Company refutes rumours about Nugegoda outlet closure
2026-02-02
Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. has issued a special statement denying recent claims circulating on social media regarding the operationsContinue Reading
Protest erupts in Vavuniya against Kivul Oya project
2026-02-02
A large protest was held in Vavuniya today opposing the government’s decision to resume the Kivul Oya Reservoir Development Project.Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee slips slightly
2026-02-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (FebContinue Reading
AG’s Dept. Legal Officers’ Org warns of coordinated campaign targeting AG
2026-02-02
The Attorney General’s Department Legal Officers’ Association has raised concerns over what it described as unfounded and baseless personal attacksContinue Reading
Moves to develop massive Quartz deposit in Monaragala
2026-02-02
A series of immediate steps to secure and integrate a vast quartz deposit in Kotikambokka, Monaragala district, into the nationalContinue Reading
Buddha statue incident: Balangoda Kassapa Thera further remanded
2026-02-02
Four Buddhist monks—including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, and six others have been further remanded until February 9, 2026, by theContinue Reading
Special Security and Traffic Plan for Relics Exposition at Gangaramaya
2026-02-02
Sri Lanka Police have announced heightened security and a special traffic management plan ahead of the exposition of Sacred RelicsContinue Reading
Dalai Lama wins first Grammy
2026-02-02
The Dalai Lama is now a Grammy winner, beating out Grammy Awards host Trevor Noah for the coveted award onContinue Reading
Two Matugama cops arrested over missing firearm
2026-02-02
A Police inspector and a Constable have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of a pistol and a magazineContinue Reading
Weather: Showers & thundershowers in several areas today
2026-02-02
Several spells of showers are expected in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, Uva, and Central provinces, as well as in theContinue Reading
Coastal line train delays expected today & tomorrow
2026-01-31
The Department of Railways has announced that trains operating on the coastal line between may experience delays of up toContinue Reading
Suspect nabbed with 117 turtle eggs in Trincomalee
2026-01-31
A man found in possession of 117 illegally collected turtle eggs during a special search operation carried out on JanuaryContinue Reading