Wimal to launch “HariniGoHome” indefinite strike
2026-01-10
An activist group announced plans to launch an indefinite protest outside Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry on Monday, demanding the withdrawalContinue Reading
Political vlogger Darshana Handungoda passed away
2026-01-10
Journalist Darshana Handunhoda, 55, of the popular YouTube channel SL Deshaya has died, according to family sources. He had beenContinue Reading
Construction at Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone suspended
2026-01-09
Construction activities at the Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone have been ordered to be suspended until further notice, pending a technical assessmentContinue Reading
“Govt does not protect anyone based on status” – PM Harini
2026-01-09
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government does not act to protect anyone based on their status, and that itContinue Reading
Govt publishes amended list of terrorism-linked groups and individuals
2026-01-09
An amended list of designated persons, groups and entities has been published through an Extraordinary Gazette under the United NationsContinue Reading
2026 to see record state-assisted housing construction
2026-01-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says 2026 will mark the year in which the highest number of houses are built withContinue Reading
Sajith says Speaker’s ruling violates constitution, people’s sovereignty
2026-01-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that a decision and statement made by the Speaker amounted to a violation of theContinue Reading
Deep Depression : 10.00 am update
2026-01-09
The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, is located about 160 km EastContinue Reading
Uva Province schools to close at 11.30 am today
2026-01-09
It has been decided to close all schools in the Uva Province at 11:30 am today (09 Jan), due toContinue Reading
UK opens tariff-free market to Sri Lanka garments
2026-01-08
Sri Lankan garment exports will gain full tariff-free access to the United Kingdom from January 1, 2026, following reforms toContinue Reading
PM to use no-confidence motion to widen education reform talks
2026-01-08
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said Thursday that the government is formulating a national policy to ensure child protection in theContinue Reading
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Housing for Victims : Full Circular issued
2026-01-08
A government-backed housing and compensation programme for families whose homes were fully destroyed by Cyclone Ditwa will begin on FridayContinue Reading
Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat refutes misuse claims
2026-01-08
The Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat says it has observed that certain individuals and media organisations are disseminating distorted and misleadingContinue Reading
Maldivian Envoy criticizes Visa treatment in Sri Lanka, warns of reciprocal action
2026-01-08
Maldivian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Masood Imad, has raised concerns over the ordeal faced by Maldivian tourists to secureContinue Reading
Deep depression expected to enter Sri Lanka’s coast tomorrow
2026-01-08
A deep depression developed in the Bay of Bengal could make landfall in Sri Lanka tomorrow between the Hambantota andContinue Reading
Academics and Professionals condemn vilification campaign against PM Harini
2026-01-08
A group of academics, professionals, and civil society members has issued a strong statement condemning what they describe as aContinue Reading
Minister assures no forest destruction in Diyagama project
2026-01-08
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports Sunil Kumara Gamage has emphasized that no destruction of the forest will be permittedContinue Reading
Gem Sri Lanka 2026 opens in Colombo with over 2,000 international buyers
2026-01-08
Sri Lanka’s largest international gem and jewellery exhibition, Gem Sri Lanka 2026, opened yesterday (January 7) at the Shangri-La HotelContinue Reading
