Sri Lanka’s Export Performance Exceeded US$ 17.2 Billion in 2025
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth momentum in 2025, recording a notable y-o-y growth of 5.6 %. BasedContinue Reading
No criticism in Bengaluru: Asalanka responds to Brook’s ‘worst pitch’ remarks
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said he held a different view to England captain Harry Brook over criticism of theContinue Reading
173 still missing after Cyclone Ditwah : DMC
2026-01-26
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 173 people remain missing in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with theContinue Reading
6 Police officers accused of assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
2026-01-26
Six police officers accused of assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026, followingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka doctors’ union warn of more action after Govt fails to implement agreements
2026-01-25
Sri Lanka’s Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a series of escalating professional actions, accusing the Health Ministry ofContinue Reading
IFC Invests $166 Million in 3 Sri Lankan Banks to Support Businesses
2026-01-25
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the WorldContinue Reading
70% of Rs. 50,000 Cyclone Ditwah allowance disbursed: PMD
2026-01-24
The President’s Media Division (PMD) says 70% of the Rs. 50,000 allowance approved by the government to help families affectedContinue Reading
7 arrested with 876kg of illegal shark fish in Sri Lanka
2026-01-24
Seven fishermen were arrested with more than 870 kilograms of illegal shark fish during a special operation conducted at theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka engages Venezuela’s Gil Pinto in first talks since Maduro capture
2026-01-24
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, held a telephone conversation Friday with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka pitches tax holidays, ‘next Dubai’ vision to attract UAE investors
2026-01-24
Sri Lanka is offering tax holidays of up to 15 years and positioning Colombo Port City as a regional financialContinue Reading
Sri Lankan ‘Visa Sharing’ Scheme Ends in Arrest
2026-01-24
A Sri Lankan-origin UK national has been arrested by the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police for allegedly facilitating another person’sContinue Reading
Former Rajapaksa-Era Official Remanded Over Unexplained Wealth
2026-01-23
Former Ministry Secretary and Former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Anusha Palpita, was remanded until 6 February byContinue Reading
Former TRCSL Chairman Anusha Palpita arrested
2026-01-23
Former Ministry Secretary and former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Anusha Palpita, has been taken intoContinue Reading
Deputy Minister accused of Ebuddy mixup
2026-01-23
Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe has incorrectly cited information while addressing Parliament on the controversial web link issue in school textbooks.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan-Founded WealthOS Acquired by World’s Largest Bank JPMorgan
2026-01-23
JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank by market capitalisation, has agreed to acquire fintech firm WealthOS for an undisclosed sum,Continue Reading
Emotional Wellalage Dedicates Player of the Match Award to Late Father
2026-01-23
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage delivered an emotional tribute to his late father after being named Player of the MatchContinue Reading
Rs. 800m CPC tender scandal : Ranatunga duo charged
2026-01-22
Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that indictments haveContinue Reading
No Cabinet talks on AG’s removal, says Justice Minister
2026-01-22
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says the removal of the Attorney General has not been discussed at the Cabinet. TheContinue Reading