ADB fast-tracks $4 Bn crisis support; Sri Lanka among beneficiaries
2026-06-12
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has moved swiftly with $4 billion in financing to help countries withstand the economic shocksContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Rugby handed 20-0 defeat after Korea match cancelled over visa issues
2026-06-12
Sri Lanka have been handed a 20-0 defeat in their final Asia Rugby Emirates Men’s Championship 2026 fixture against SouthContinue Reading
Hans Wijayasuriya-led committee appointed to restructure SriLankan Airlines
2026-06-12
The Cabinet has approved the appointment of a special committee headed by Presidential Senior Adviser on Digital Economy Dr. HansContinue Reading
Opposition MPs write to Speaker over prolonged judicial vacancies in top courts
2026-06-12
A group of opposition Members of Parliament has written to the Speaker of Parliament, who also serves as Chairperson ofContinue Reading
COPF reviews Treasury’s missing $2.5 million report
2026-06-12
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) convened in Parliament this week (08) to deliberate on the Ministry of Finance’s reportContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records 122 drowning deaths so far in 2026
2026-06-12
Sri Lanka has already recorded 122 drowning deaths in 2026, according to Police data. Addressing the media, Police Spokesman F.U.Continue Reading
SriLankan flight makes emergency landing at BIA after lightning strike
2026-06-12
A SriLankan Airlines flight bound for Sydney was forced to make an emergency landing at the Katunayake Airport late lastContinue Reading
Govt pledges support for student injured in Bandarawela school lab accident
2026-06-11
Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake today (11) told Parliament that the Treasury could provide financial assistance for a studentContinue Reading
Sajith questions basis for increasing judges’ retirement age without filling vacancies
2026-06-11
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested a clarification from the Government regarding the proposal to raise the retirement age ofContinue Reading
President chairs talks on El Niño impact and preparedness
2026-06-11
A high‑level discussion on the possible impact of the forthcoming El Niño condition and institutional plans to mitigate its effectsContinue Reading
No Cabinet decision yet on raising judges’ retirement age – Justice Minister
2026-06-11
Minister of Justice Harsha Nanayakkara told Parliament today (11) that official Cabinet approval has not been obtained to extend theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka may consider seawater purification for drinking amid El Niño threat: DMC
2026-06-11
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has warned that even distributing purified seawater to meet drinking water needs may become necessaryContinue Reading
Bottled water prices increased from today
2026-06-10
The Consumer Affairs Authority has issued a revised gazette notification increasing the maximum retail prices of locally packaged and bottledContinue Reading
Shan Wijeyalal remanded : What are the allegations against him?
2026-06-10
Former Chief Minister of the Southern Province, Shan Wijeyalal de Silva, who was arrested over corruption allegations, has been remandedContinue Reading
Evidence shows Suresh Sallay conspired in 2019 Easter Attacks : Minister
2026-06-10
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala disclosed in Parliament today (10) that sufficient evidence has been collected to prove thatContinue Reading
Four key demands: Amnesty urges Sri Lanka to repeal PTA
2026-06-10
Amnesty International South Asia has made four key requests from the Sri Lankan government regarding the Prevention of Terrorism ActContinue Reading
8 child skeletons among 9 sets of remains unearthed at Chemmani mass grave
2026-06-09
Nine more skeletal remains, including eight believed to be children, were discovered today during the 20th day of Phase ThreeContinue Reading
Tourism revenue not declining, but data now more accurate – Vijitha Herath
2026-06-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath told Parliament today (09) that Sri Lanka’s tourism revenues have not declined,Continue Reading
