Govt pledges support for student injured in Bandarawela school lab accident
2026-06-11
Leader of the House Bimal Rathnayake today (11) told Parliament that the Treasury could provide financial assistance for a studentContinue Reading
Sajith questions basis for increasing judges’ retirement age without filling vacancies
2026-06-11
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has requested a clarification from the Government regarding the proposal to raise the retirement age ofContinue Reading
President chairs talks on El Niño impact and preparedness
2026-06-11
A high‑level discussion on the possible impact of the forthcoming El Niño condition and institutional plans to mitigate its effectsContinue Reading
No Cabinet decision yet on raising judges’ retirement age – Justice Minister
2026-06-11
Minister of Justice Harsha Nanayakkara told Parliament today (11) that official Cabinet approval has not been obtained to extend theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka may consider seawater purification for drinking amid El Niño threat: DMC
2026-06-11
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) has warned that even distributing purified seawater to meet drinking water needs may become necessaryContinue Reading
Bottled water prices increased from today
2026-06-10
The Consumer Affairs Authority has issued a revised gazette notification increasing the maximum retail prices of locally packaged and bottledContinue Reading
Shan Wijeyalal remanded : What are the allegations against him?
2026-06-10
Former Chief Minister of the Southern Province, Shan Wijeyalal de Silva, who was arrested over corruption allegations, has been remandedContinue Reading
Evidence shows Suresh Sallay conspired in 2019 Easter Attacks : Minister
2026-06-10
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala disclosed in Parliament today (10) that sufficient evidence has been collected to prove thatContinue Reading
Four key demands: Amnesty urges Sri Lanka to repeal PTA
2026-06-10
Amnesty International South Asia has made four key requests from the Sri Lankan government regarding the Prevention of Terrorism ActContinue Reading
8 child skeletons among 9 sets of remains unearthed at Chemmani mass grave
2026-06-09
Nine more skeletal remains, including eight believed to be children, were discovered today during the 20th day of Phase ThreeContinue Reading
Tourism revenue not declining, but data now more accurate – Vijitha Herath
2026-06-09
Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Vijitha Herath told Parliament today (09) that Sri Lanka’s tourism revenues have not declined,Continue Reading
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to 16 years in prison
2026-06-09
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena was today sentenced to a total of 16 years of rigorous imprisonment after being foundContinue Reading
Sarana Gunawardena sentenced to four years in each of four corruption cases
2026-06-09
The Colombo High Court today (09) sentenced former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena to four years of rigorous imprisonment in eachContinue Reading
Former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena found guilty of corruption
2026-06-09
The Colombo High Court today (09) ruled that former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardena is guilty of corruption charges filed againstContinue Reading
What’s in New Tax Amendments? Key Highlights from KPMG
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka has enacted the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Act No. 11 of 2026, introducing higher capital gains tax rates, expandedContinue Reading
Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus directs authorities on Anuradhapura child abuse case
2026-06-08
The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has instructed relevant authorities to ensure that all ongoing investigations into the Anuradhapura child abuse caseContinue Reading
Satyagraha launched against detention of Ex‑Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay
2026-06-08
Several opposition political parties began a satyagraha in Colombo on Monday (08), protesting what they describe as inhumane harassment againstContinue Reading
No significant drop in vehicle imports despite surcharge: Customs
2026-06-08
Sri Lanka Customs says vehicle imports have not declined significantly despite the surcharge imposed earlier this year, with imported vehiclesContinue Reading