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
Powerful 7.8 earthquake hits Philippines, triggers tsunami alerts across Asia
2026-06-08
A powerful earthquake has struck the Philippines, destroying buildings and triggering tsunami alerts across Asia. The magnitude 7.8 quake struckContinue Reading
Govt resumes 25 stalled health projects; Rs. 76 bn needed for completion
2026-06-07
The Government has launched a programme to restart and complete 25 major health sector construction projects that were abandoned midway,Continue Reading
Sallay begins hunger strike in custody, alleges mistreatment
2026-06-06
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila today alleged that former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director and retired Major General Suresh Sallay hasContinue Reading
Two more suspects arrested over fatal Meegoda accident
2026-06-06
Police have arrested two more suspects who were wanted in connection with the fatal road accident in Meegoda. The suspectsContinue Reading
Slight increase in Sri Lankan official reserve assets
2026-06-06
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets increased by 1.6% in May 2026, reaching USD 6.873 billion, according to the latest dataContinue Reading
Chartered Institute of Media Professionals Bill gazetted
2026-06-05
The Government has gazetted the Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka Bill, seeking to establish a professional bodyContinue Reading
From Cricketer to global spear thrower: The rise of Sri Lanka’s Rumesh Tharanga
2026-06-05
By any measure, 92.62 metres is a long distance in javelin. For Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage, it was the throw thatContinue Reading
300 MW of renewable energy projects underway, deputy minister outlines plans
2026-06-05
Deputy Minister of Energy Arkam Ilyas says Sri Lanka cannot rely on battery storage alone for its energy transition, stressingContinue Reading
Death toll in Anguruwatota elders’ home fire increases to 13
2026-06-05
The death toll in the fire that broke out at an elders’ home in Batagoda, Anguruwatota, this week has increasedContinue Reading
