Special train services for Poson
2026-06-25
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has announced that special train services will operate to Anuradhapura and Mihintale to facilitate travelContinue Reading
Colombo hosts Fresh India-Pakistan Track 2 Talks: WION
2026-06-25
India and Pakistan held a fresh round of unofficial “Track 2” talks in Colombo and Bangkok earlier this week, accordingContinue Reading
No International Stadium: Jaffna Cricket Project to be scaled down
2026-06-25
The proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium project is being scaled back after Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) concluded that the originalContinue Reading
SLC eyes Independent Directors in Governance Shake-Up
2026-06-25
Sri Lanka Cricket’s proposed new constitution will introduce major governance reforms, including independent directors, stronger accountability measures, and mandatory femaleContinue Reading
Sajith Premadasa says SJB will take Disciplinary Action against Charith Abeysinghe
2026-06-25
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) will initiate disciplinary action against its Horana organiser Charith Abeysinghe,Continue Reading
President AKD says PTA to be repealed this year
2026-06-25
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed by this year. Addressing the ParliamentContinue Reading
WATCH: President AKD addresses Parliament
2026-06-25
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Making a special statement, the President said theContinue Reading
Bribery Commission reveals why Rakitha Rajapakshe & Charith Abeysinghe arrested
2026-06-25
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has stated that the arrest of Rakitha Rajapakshe, son ofContinue Reading
Rakhitha Rajapakshe & Charith Abeysinghe arrested
2026-06-25
Attorney-at-Law Rakhitha Rajapakshe, the son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, has been arrested by Sri Lanka’s Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
Man jailed for 32 years over rape of 15-year-old girl in Sri Lanka
2026-06-25
A special high court in Anuradhapura has sentenced a man to 32 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding himContinue Reading
IRD clarifies tax exemption on sale of homes and personal vehicles
2026-06-24
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has clarified that individuals selling their residential property or personal vehicles can now do soContinue Reading
Private Member’s Bill seeks social media age limit of 16 in Sri Lanka
2026-06-24
A Private Member’s Bill has been proposed in Parliament seeking to restrict access to social media platforms for children underContinue Reading
Three-day dengue control drive begins in high-risk areas today
2026-06-24
A three‑day dengue control programme commences today (24) as authorities intensify efforts to curb the spread of the disease duringContinue Reading
Main suspect in Teldeniya woman’s death arrested in Jaffna with family
2026-06-24
Police have arrested the main suspect in the Teldeniya car death case, together with his legally wedded wife and theirContinue Reading
US officially transfers 10 Texas-Built Helicopters to Sri Lanka
2026-06-23
The United States today formally transferred ten American-made TH-57 Sea Ranger (Bell 206) helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force,Continue Reading
Govt not to implement VAT, SSCL threshold cut to Rs. 36Mn from July 1
2026-06-23
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera, has announced that the budget proposal to reduce the annual turnover threshold forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to scrap indelible ink marking of voters at elections
2026-06-23
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to repeal legal provisions requiring voters to be marked with indelible inkContinue Reading
Health ministry lists 538 GN divisions as high-risk areas for dengue
2026-06-23
The government has announced that 538 Grama Niladhari divisions across 14 districts have been declared high‑risk zones as part ofContinue Reading