Controversial Grade 6 English lesson removed : PM
2026-01-07
Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that the controversial Grade 6 English module has been removed followingContinue Reading
US Ambassador Julie Chung to leave Sri Lanka on Jan 16
2026-01-07
Ambassador Julie Chung will leave Sri Lanka on January 16, ending almost four years as the United States’ top diplomatContinue Reading
“Grade 6 English module has not reached students : PM Harini
2026-01-07
Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament that the controversial Grade 6 English module, which was withdrawn following the admission ofContinue Reading
Caught on camera: Container forces bus toward side rail
2026-01-06
A container truck was seen driving dangerously on an expressway, forcing a bus toward the side rail despite the busContinue Reading
Three Indian nationals arrested with 50kg of Kush at BIA
2026-01-06
Three Indian nationals were arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) with 50 kilograms of Kush cannabis, Sri Lanka Customs said.Continue Reading
Govt to expand Hemodialysis services through PPP model
2026-01-06
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to expand hemodialysis services at government hospitals through a Public-Private Partnership (PPP)Continue Reading
Harsha de Silva backs Shavini’s OxiWear for national ambulance use
2026-01-06
MP Dr. Harsha de Silva endorsed the wearable medical device developed by Sri Lankan-born entrepreneur Shavini Fernando, and discussed theContinue Reading
“Don’t Touch Venezuela” – Protest outside US Embassy in Colombo
2026-01-05
Activists from the Frontline Socialist Party and several other groups gathered outside the United States Embassy in Colombo this eveningContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Selling rate remains stable at Rs. 312
2026-01-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains stable against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 Jan), comparedContinue Reading
AG requests CID report on Ranil investigation
2026-01-05
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been requested to submit information on further investigations conducted by a CID Team thatContinue Reading
03 more arrested in Ambalantota hit-and-run that killed Police Constable
2026-01-02
Police say three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal New Year’s Eve hit-and-run in Ambalantota, inContinue Reading
Stronger-than-expected growth possible in 2026 : CB Governor
2026-01-02
Sri Lanka’s economy could see stronger-than-expected growth in 2026, driven by increased government spending on post-cyclone recovery, though it isContinue Reading
Rival underworld gang linked to first shooting death of 2026
2026-01-02
Police say a shooting that killed a 20‑year‑old youth in the Korathota Menikagara area of Nawagamuwa yesterday (01 Jan), hadContinue Reading
Amsterdam church destroyed by New Year’s blaze
2026-01-02
Amsterdam’s historic Vondel Church was largely destroyed by fire shortly after midnight on New Year’s Eve, with its tower andContinue Reading
A Warm New Year Welcome for the President
2026-01-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is surrounded by well-wishers during his New Year visit to the Sri Dalada Maligawa in Kandy,Continue Reading
CERT reports surge in cybersecurity complaints in 2025
2026-01-01
The Sri Lanka Computer Emergency Readiness Team (Sri Lanka CERT) received more than 12,650 complaints related to cybersecurity incidents andContinue Reading
Zohran Mamdani sworn in as NYC mayor with midnight subway oath
2026-01-01
Zohran Mamdani, the 34-year-old socialist who delivered a thumping victory in November’s mayoral election, was officially sworn in during aContinue Reading
France plans social media ban for children under 15: reports
2026-01-01
France will attempt for a second time to ban children under 15 from using social media in 2026, local mediaContinue Reading