Committee appointed to study voting rights for overseas Sri Lankans
2025-09-16
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a committee to study particulars relevant to amending and formulating lawsContinue Reading
World Bank to back Sri Lanka on jobs, investment & reforms
2025-09-16
The World Bank’s Vice President for South Asia, Johannes Zutt, concluded his first official visit to Sri Lanka yesterday. DuringContinue Reading
CEB employees free to leave with compensation – Minister
2025-09-16
Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody says employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) who do not agree to the newContinue Reading
Manufacturing growth slows, services expand in Sri Lanka August PMI
2025-09-16
Sri Lanka Purchasing Managers’ Index for Manufacturing (PMI – Manufacturing) recorded an index value of 55.2 in August 2025. ThisContinue Reading
BYD court case in Sri Lanka : New update
2025-09-16
The Attorney General yesterday informed the Court of Appeals that a special expert committee report on the motor capacity ofContinue Reading
Pakistan to withdraw from Asia Cup ?
2025-09-15
Pakistan Cricket Board chairman Mohsin Naqvi has demanded the “immediate removal” of match referee Andy Pycroft after a controversy eruptedContinue Reading
Deputy Minister denies Cinnamon Life apartment claim
2025-09-15
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala on Sunday denied allegations circulating on social media that he had purchased aContinue Reading
Another ICE factory found in Hambantota
2025-09-15
The Kalutara Crimes Division has uncovered a crystal methamphetamine (ICE) production factory operated at an apartment complex in Hambantota. DuringContinue Reading
Colombo Central Bus Stand renovation programme launched
2025-09-15
The renovation of the Colombo Central Bus Stand in Pettah commenced this morning under the patronage of President Anura KumaraContinue Reading
India refuse to shake hands with Pakistan after Asia Cup win
2025-09-14
The high-stakes Asia Cup Group A contest between India and Pakistan at the Dubai International Cricket Stadium ended on aContinue Reading
President to leave for US on 22 Sep and Japan on 26 Sep
2025-09-14
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is set to travel to the United States on 22 September to participate in the UnitedContinue Reading
Former UC Chairman, businessman arrested over illegal vehicle imports
2025-09-13
Former chairman of the Wattegama Urban Council Ravindra Bandara and businessman Lakshitha Manoj Weerabahu have been arrested in connection withContinue Reading
142 nations vote in favour of UN declaration on two-state solution, US & Israel oppose
2025-09-12
The United Nations General Assembly on Friday overwhelmingly voted to endorse a declaration calling for “tangible, timebound, and irreversible steps”Continue Reading
Ex-minister faces 35 breathing lapses per hour while asleep, court told
2025-09-12
Lawyers for former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa told a court Friday that his health is deteriorating in custody as heContinue Reading
2026 Budget : President calls for export growth in construction sector
2025-09-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the objective is to create an economic environment that enables the construction industry to growContinue Reading
CID says no decision yet to arrest Udaya Gammanpila
2025-09-12
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) informed the Court of Appeal today (12) that no decision has been made at thisContinue Reading
President discusses taxes with apparel industry representatives
2025-09-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has acknowledged that tax relief should be extended across all sectors, expressing the government’s intention toContinue Reading
Sujeewa Senasinghe withdraws letter on Sri Lanka–Israel Parliamentary Friendship Association
2025-09-12
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Parliamentarian Sujeewa Senasinghe has withdrawn a letter convening the inaugural meeting of a proposed Sri LankaContinue Reading
