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Secret TV & Radio Station Busted Near Ratmalana Airport; Foreign Nationals Arrested

2026-05-19
On: May 19, 2026

Police have raided an alleged illegal television and radio transmission centre operating secretly inside a high-security zone near the RatmalanaContinue Reading

Govt takes diplomatic steps after Sri Lankan in Gaza flotilla intercepted by Israel

2026-05-19
On: May 19, 2026

The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has taken measures to ensure the safety and welfare of Sri Lankan national Sameera Mehboobdeen,Continue Reading

Govt explains Rupee pressure

2026-05-19
On: May 19, 2026

Deputy Finance Minister Anil Jayantha Fernando told Parliament today (19) that the recent depreciation pressure on the Sri Lankan RupeeContinue Reading

Govt says fuel QR code system to continue

2026-05-19
On: May 19, 2026

Sri Lanka will continue to enforce the QR code system for fuel distribution as part of measures to manage consumption,Continue Reading

Special traffic plan in Colombo for War Heroes commemoration

2026-05-19
On: May 19, 2026

A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo this afternoon (19) in view of the National War Heroes CommemorationContinue Reading

What’s happening to SL Rupee? CB Governor explains

2026-05-19
On: May 19, 2026

Sri Lanka’s economic growth outlook for 2026 remains uncertain due to changing global conditions and external shocks, Central Bank GovernorContinue Reading

JVP denies internal clash, says Sunday newspaper story was fabricated

2026-05-18
On: May 18, 2026

The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has strongly rejected claims published in the May 17 edition of a Sunday newspaper allegingContinue Reading

PM agrees to transfer Malwana property to UGC; Students to vacate

2026-05-18
On: May 18, 2026

The Inter‑University Students’ Federation (IUSF) announced that Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has agreed to hand over the disputed land andContinue Reading

Sri Lanka marks 17 years since end of war

2026-05-18
On: May 18, 2026

Today (18) marks 17 years since Sri Lanka ended more than three decades of armed struggle with the Liberation TigersContinue Reading

Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof Announces Plans to Leave Post

2026-05-17
On: May 17, 2026

  Western Province Governor Hanif Yusoof said he had previously informed President Anura Kumara Dissanayake of his desire to stepContinue Reading

ICC representatives meet President AKD amid SLC Reform talks

2026-05-17
On: May 17, 2026

ICC representatives currently in Sri Lanka, including Imran Khwaja and Devajit Sakia, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in Colombo amidContinue Reading

Sri Lanka state bank reports Rs 656 million loss from remittance exchange rate error

2026-05-17
On: May 17, 2026

People’s Bank says an exchange rate error in one of its remittance systems resulted in certain customers receiving excess paymentsContinue Reading

AED 974,000 Payment Diversion, INR 22m Fraud: SriLankan Issues Clarification

2026-05-16
On: May 16, 2026

SriLankan Airlines has issued a clarification regarding two separate incidents involving fraudulent financial transactions linked to its operations in theContinue Reading

Vehicle importers warn of sharp price hikes after 50% surcharge

2026-05-16
On: May 16, 2026

The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has cautioned that the Government’s newly‑imposed 50% surcharge on vehicle imports willContinue Reading

Sri Lanka imposes 50% surcharge on imported vehicles for three months

2026-05-16
On: May 16, 2026

The Ministry of Finance has announced a new tax measure imposing an additional 50 per cent levy on the existingContinue Reading

Adverse weather : One person injured in Ratnapura

2026-05-16
On: May 16, 2026

One person has been reported injured in the Ratnapura District due to the prevalent inclement weather in Sri Lanka, accordingContinue Reading

Rival student group claims govt-backed students behind Malwana occupation

2026-05-15
On: May 15, 2026

A group of students attached to the Inter-University Students’ Council (IUSC) continued occupying the controversial Malwana property on Thursday, insistingContinue Reading

Govt mulling discontinuation of odd-even fuel system; quota increase under review

2026-05-15
On: May 15, 2026

The government is considering discontinuing the current odd-even fuel distribution system and increasing fuel quotas as part of ongoing adjustmentsContinue Reading

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