Sri Lanka Food Science & Technology Agency Bill to be fast-tracked
2025-05-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to expedite the drafting of a bill to establish the Sri Lanka FoodContinue Reading
Cabinet nod to establish Independent Public Prosecutor’s Office
2025-05-09
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish an independent Public Prosecutor’s Office aimed at reducing delays andContinue Reading
Several deaths reported due to Helicopter crash
2025-05-09
Two Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) helicopter gunners and three Special Forces personnel have been confirmed dead after a BellContinue Reading
EC sets deadline for candidate expenditure reports
2025-05-09
The Election Commission has directed all candidates from the 2025 Local Government Elections to submit their campaign income and expenditureContinue Reading
President congratulates Pope Leo XIV
2025-05-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake extended congratulations to His Holiness Pope Leo XIV following his election as the new head ofContinue Reading
How much tax revenue did Sri Lanka collect in Q1 2025?
2025-05-09
Sri Lanka collected Rs. 970.58 billion in tax revenue during the first quarter of 2025, according to a financial performanceContinue Reading
Special train services for Vesak festival and long weekend
2025-05-09
Sri Lanka Railways has launched special train services from May 9 to 13 to manage increased passenger demand during theContinue Reading
Weather : Showers expected across Sri Lanka
2025-05-09
The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers in most parts of the island after 1:00 p.m. today, May 9.Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – May 8
2025-05-08
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Archchuna removed from Parliament Chambers
2025-05-08
Member of Parliament Dr. Archchuna Ramanathan was removed from the Parliamentary Chamber this afternoon (May 8) for disrupting proceedings duringContinue Reading
1978 Sri Lankan Film Gehenu Lamai to screen at Cannes Film Festival
2025-05-08
Gehenu Lamai (Girls) the 1978 Sinhala-language film by Dr. Sumitra Peries, has been selected for the Cannes Classics section atContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms non-aligned stance amid rising India-Pakistan tensions
2025-05-08
Cabinet Spokesman Nalinda Jayatissa reaffirmed Sri Lanka’s non-aligned position in the event of a potential escalation in tensions between IndiaContinue Reading
New Commissioner General of Examinations appointed
2025-05-08
Subhashini Indika Kumari Liyanage has been appointed Commissioner General of Examinations, effective immediately. She previously served as an Examinations CommissionerContinue Reading
Petition in SC seeking to invalidate Sri Lanka-India MoUs
2025-05-08
A Fundamental Rights petition has been filed in the Supreme Court, seeking to invalidate seven Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) signedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Chief Prelates urge UK envoy to intervene in Buddha relic auction
2025-05-07
The Chief Prelates of the Malwatta, Asgiri, Amarapura, and Ramanna Buddhist Chapters have requested the British High Commission in SriContinue Reading
Securing majority in councils : Sajith reveals opposition strategy
2025-05-07
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa called for all opposition forces to unite in a joint mission to deliver a robust andContinue Reading
Indian Armed Forces Carry out Precision Strikes after Pahalgam Attack : IHC
2025-05-07
The Indian Armed Forces have conducted precision strikes on what officials described as terrorist infrastructure in Pakistan and Pakistan-occupied JammuContinue Reading
End of Government’s ‘Overestimation’ : Harsha on LG Polls
2025-05-07
SJB MP Harsha de Silva says the result of the 2025 Local Government election has proved that the NPP governmentContinue Reading