Govt targets $18 billion exports by 2025 despite setbacks
2025-12-30
The government remains optimistic about reaching its 2025 export target of USD 18 billion and building a USD 300 billionContinue Reading
Trump warns Iran against rebuilding nuclear program
2025-12-30
Donald Trump on Monday intimated at further Israeli or US strikes on Iran if the country tried to rebuild itsContinue Reading
Cyclone Ditwah causes Rs. 21 billion loss to health sector
2025-12-30
Sri Lanka’s national health system has suffered an estimated loss of around Rs. 21 billion due to the impact ofContinue Reading
Six new spider species endemic to Sri Lanka discovered
2025-12-30
Sri Lankan researchers have identified six new spider species endemic to the island following several years of fieldwork inContinue Reading
Bangladesh’s first female PM Khaleda Zia dies at 80
2025-12-30
Khaleda Zia, who served as prime minister of Bangladesh for three terms, died on Tuesday morning at the age ofContinue Reading
Weather : Showers in several districts today
2025-12-30
Showers are expected throughout the day in several areas, the Department of Meteorology said, forecasting rainfall across Northern, Eastern andContinue Reading
Criticism allowed, not fake news : Media Minister
2025-12-26
Media Minister Nalinda Jayatissa denied allegations that the government is suppressing media freedom, stating that criticism from all forms ofContinue Reading
Suspended Police Constable seeks justice after clash with NPP MP
2025-12-26
The Police Constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police Station, who was arrested following an alleged altercation involving National People’s PowerContinue Reading
Minister Watagala files Rs. 10 billion defamation case against SLPP activist
2025-12-24
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala, has filed a defamation lawsuit in the Kaduwela District Court against Sri LankaContinue Reading
Over 106,000 hectares of paddy damaged due to cyclone : FAO
2025-12-24
Cyclone Ditwah has caused extensive damage to Sri Lanka’s agriculture sector, with over 106,000 hectares of paddy — about 20Continue Reading
Govt. disburses Rs. 106 million initial relief for cyclone-hit industries
2025-12-23
The Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development has released Rs. 106.2 million in financial aid as part of the firstContinue Reading
BASL urges transparent appointments to Constitutional Council
2025-12-23
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has urged the President and key officials to ensure the upcoming appointments ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police launches festive season security & traffic plan
2025-12-23
The Sri Lanka Police has announced that a formal security operation and traffic plan will be implemented during the upcomingContinue Reading
Eastern Railway Service to Batticaloa resumes
2025-12-23
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the schedule for the resumption of the Eastern Railway Service up to Batticaloa from WednesdayContinue Reading
Ella Three-Wheeler drivers protest ride-hailing services
2025-12-23
Three‑wheeler drivers in Ella have raised objections to ride‑hailing taxis in the area, claiming the services severely affect their livelihoods,Continue Reading
NPP accused of Budget vote irregularities in Negombo & Horana
2025-12-23
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Kavinda Jayawardena has accused the Negombo Municipal Council of misconduct during the passage of itsContinue Reading
Veteran Actor Sathischandra Edirisinghe Passes Away
2025-12-23
Veteran actor and dramatist Sathischandra Edirisinghe has passed away at the age of 84 while receiving treatment at a privateContinue Reading
Former Hong Kong cricketer to run across Sri Lanka to help kids with cancer
2025-12-22
Rahul Sharma, a 24-year-old former under-19 Hong Kong cricketer and current exercise physiologist based in Melbourne, is set to runContinue Reading