Minister shares Colombo Metro Transit route plan ahead of September launch
2026-08-08
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Metro Transit bus network is expected to be fully operational from September, Transport Minister Bimal Rathnayake hasContinue Reading
CEA planning tough new regulations to tackle noise pollution in Sri Lanka
2026-08-08
The Central Environmental Authority (CEA) is planning to introduce new regulations to strengthen action against noise pollution under the proposedContinue Reading
Sri Lankan professional cricketers launch new players’ association : Kusal President
2026-08-08
Sri Lanka’s professional cricketers have announced the formation of the Sri Lankan Professional Cricketers’ Association (SLPCA), a new representative bodyContinue Reading
Award-Winning Actress Rosamund Pike to Visit Sri Lanka
2026-08-08
Award-winning British actor and Mines Advisory Group (MAG) Ambassador Rosamund Pike is visiting Sri Lanka as the country enters theContinue Reading
Fuel allowance revision led to increase in MPs’ earnings, not salaries: Deputy Minister
2026-08-08
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera said that the salaries of Members of Parliament have not been increased, clarifyingContinue Reading
Shani Abeysekara promoted as DIG
2026-08-07
Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Shani Abeysekara was officially promoted to the rank of Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG)Continue Reading
Breaking : Sri Lanka gazettes 22nd Amendment to Constitution
2026-08-07
The Sri Lankan government has officially gazetted the Bill for the Twenty Second Amendment to the Constitution, proposing changes toContinue Reading
Police use tear gas as inmates stage rooftop protest at Pallansena Prison
2026-08-07
Police used tear gas to bring under control a tense situation at the Pallansena Prison, where inmates staged a protestContinue Reading
Tense situation reported at Pallansena prison
2026-08-07
A tense situation has been reported at the Pallansena Open-Air Correctional Facility, in Negombo according to reports. The development comesContinue Reading
Unrest at Kuruwita Prison leaves two dead, several hospitalized
2026-08-07
Unrest broke out among a group of inmates at Kuruwita Prison on Friday, with authorities deploying tear gas to restoreContinue Reading
Unrest reported at Kuruwita Prison, tear gas used
2026-08-07
Unrest broke out among a group of inmates at Kuruwita Prison on Friday, with authorities deploying tear gas to restoreContinue Reading
Cricket is a batting game, not a bowling game – Sri Lankan Sports Minister
2026-08-07
Sri Lanka Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage said he believes cricket is “a batting game rather than a bowling game”Continue Reading
Unrest at Magazine Prison brought under control – Police
2026-08-06
A tense situation involving around 40 inmates was reported at Magazine Prison in Borella on Thursday night. Police Media SpokesmanContinue Reading
Unable to pay debts, Hela Apparel files for winding up
2026-08-06
Hela Apparel Holdings PLC has announced that it has filed an application before the Commercial High Court seeking a court-orderedContinue Reading
Gazette revision: Politicians’ asset declarations to be public, officials’ kept private
2026-08-06
According to the Anti‑Corruption Act, the asset and liability declarations of public representatives will be made accessible to the public,Continue Reading
Politicians’ asset declarations to remain public after President’s intervention
2026-08-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to revise the proposed amendments to Sri Lanka’s Anti-Corruption Act to ensure thatContinue Reading
India urges Sri Lanka to hold Provincial Council elections at the earliest
2026-08-06
India has called on Sri Lanka to hold long-delayed Provincial Council elections at the earliest, while also urging the fullContinue Reading
Rumesh Tharanga tops World Rankings: First Sri Lankan No.1 in men’s javelin
2026-08-06
Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga has risen to World No. 1 in the men’s javelin throw with 1,354 ranking points. HeContinue Reading