From 8 hours to 3 hours: Ahmedabad–Colombo direct flight to launch on Friday
2026-06-18
A new direct air service between Ahmedabad and Colombo will be launched on Friday, significantly reducing travel time between theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans new customs policies to avoid 12.5% US tariffs – report
2026-06-18
Sri Lanka plans to tighten customs screening to better identify imported goods made with forced labour and to implement internationalContinue Reading
Former private secretary to Gotabaya Rajapaksa Sugeeshwara Bandara arrested
2026-06-18
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has taken into custody the leader of the New People’s Front, Sugeeshwara Bandara. According toContinue Reading
Only government-approved programmes should operate in schools: PM
2026-06-18
Programs proposed by various organizations and groups that do not have government approval should not, under any circumstances, be allowedContinue Reading
US and Iran Sign Deal to End War
2026-06-18
The United States and Iran have signed a memorandum of understanding (MOU) aimed at ending the ongoing conflict between theContinue Reading
Trinity announces landmark Rs. 3 Billion gift from distinguished old boy Nahil Wijesuriya
2026-06-17
Trinity College Kandy has announced a donation of Rs. 3 billion from distinguished old boy and businessman Nahil Wijesuriya, describingContinue Reading
Used vehicle prices to surge after 15% valuation reduction removed: VIASL
2026-06-17
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has cautioned that prices of imported used vehicles are set to riseContinue Reading
Harsha de Silva questions regulation of online betting platforms in Sri Lanka
2026-06-17
Chairman of the Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF), MP Harsha de Silva, has directed that a regulator be appointedContinue Reading
Yoshitha Rajapaksa arrested by Bribery Commission
2026-06-17
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been arrested after arriving before the Commission to Investigate Allegations ofContinue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa’s petition taken up today: Court update
2026-06-17
The petition filed by former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa seeking an order preventing his arrest over investigations into the Easter SundayContinue Reading
Yoshitha Rajapaksa appears before Bribery Commission
2026-06-17
Yoshitha Rajapaksa, son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption thisContinue Reading
Suryavanshi, Halambage Punished over Dambulla Altercation
2026-06-17
Sri Lanka A cricketer Vishen Halambage and India A batter Vaibhav Suryavanshi have reportedly been sanctioned following their heated altercationContinue Reading
Gotabaya’s “Don’t Arrest Me” Petition: 11 Key points
2026-06-16
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a writ petition in the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrestContinue Reading
Grace period ends: Seat belts compulsory on expressways from June 20
2026-06-16
The National Council for Road Safety has announced that the mandatory seat belt regulation will be strictly enforced from JuneContinue Reading
Vishen Halambage’s Instagram missing after Wave of Abuse from Indian Trolls
2026-06-16
Sri Lanka A cricketer Vishen Halambage’s Instagram account has reportedly been blocked after the young player became the target ofContinue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa files petition to block arrest under PTA over Easter Sunday probe
2026-06-16
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed a petition before the Court of Appeal seeking an order preventing his arrest underContinue Reading
Fuel subsidy ends in June, future action depends on situation: Deputy Finance Minister
2026-06-16
The three‑month fuel concession plan introduced by the government will conclude at the end of June, with a fresh decisionContinue Reading
Trump Says US-Iran Deal ‘All Signed’
2026-06-15
The United States and Iran have signed an agreement aimed at ending more than 100 days of conflict, with USContinue Reading