Judges’ retirement age move not for any individual: President tells BASL
2026-08-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met with representatives of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) this afternoon (12) at theContinue Reading
BASL hopes President will reconsider judges’ retirement age amendment after talks
2026-08-12
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has expressed hope that the government will reconsider the proposed constitutional amendment toContinue Reading
SJB MP makes Chief Prelates’ letter opposing 22nd Amendment Public
2026-08-12
SJB MP Sujeewa Senasinghe on Wednesday (12) publicly released a letter sent by the Chief Prelates of the three BuddhistContinue Reading
Sri Lanka central bank sees no need for further rate hikes this year, governor says
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka’s central bank does not anticipate further interest rate increases this year following its surprise 100 basis‑point hike inContinue Reading
New Chinese Ambassador Wei Huaxiang Arrives in Sri Lanka, Pledges to Deepen Bilateral Ties
2026-08-11
China’s newly appointed Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has pledged to further strengthen the longstanding friendship and mutually beneficialContinue Reading
6 State-owned Colombo Bungalows up for 30-year lease for Cafés, Restaurants
2026-08-11
The government has called for investment proposals to commercially develop and operate a number of State-owned bungalows in Colombo underContinue Reading
Cabinet approves over Rs. 1 billion capital for Lanka Metro Transit expansion
2026-08-11
The Cabinet has approved the provision of more than Rs. 1 billion in equity capital to Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka dengue cases top 90,000 in 2026
2026-08-11
Dengue cases in Sri Lanka have surged past 90,000 this year, with the latest surveillance data showing 90,306 infections reportedContinue Reading
President to meet BASL on judicial retirement age proposal
2026-08-11
A special discussion is scheduled to take place tomorrow (12) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Bar Association ofContinue Reading
Hollywood actress Rosamund Pike praises Sri Lanka’s Mine Clearance programme
2026-08-10
Award-winning Hollywood actress and international landmine clearance ambassador Rosamund Pike has praised the progress of Sri Lanka’s demining programme, describingContinue Reading
CCTV footage emerges of fatal Maligawatte shooting
2026-08-10
CCTV footage has emerged showing the fatal shooting reported near the BCC Bridge in Maligawatte, Colombo. According to Police, theContinue Reading
SLBFE opens applications for 16,000 jobs in Israel — how to apply
2026-08-10
Applications open today for Sri Lankan workers seeking employment in Israel’s restaurant and renovation sectors, the Sri Lanka Bureau ofContinue Reading
2026 A/Level Exams begin today across 2,532 Centres
2026-08-10
The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination commenced today and will continue until September 5, with 2,532 examination centres operating acrossContinue Reading
Urgent warning issued for fishers as seas turn very rough from Matara to Pottuvil
2026-08-09
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has issued an urgent advisory warning small and one-day fishing vessels not toContinue Reading
Court of Appeal blocks removal or export of two luxury vehicles in BOI company dispute
2026-08-09
The Court of Appeal has issued an interim order preventing a Board of Investment (BOI)-licensed company from removing, exporting, sellingContinue Reading
Principals clash publicly after thrilling ‘Battle of Golden Queens’ ends in controversy
2026-08-09
The third “Battle of Golden Queens” between Princess of Wales’ College and Yashodara Vidyalaya ended in controversy on Saturday (08),Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s official reserves rise to US$ 6.59 billion in July
2026-08-09
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves increased to US$ 6.591 billion in July 2026, according to the latest data released byContinue Reading
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