Sri Lanka considers social media and smartphone ban for children
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka is exploring a ban on social media and mobile phone use for children under the age of 12,Continue Reading
PM Harini Launches Grade 1 Education Reforms
2026-01-29
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today inaugurated the national programme to implement Sri Lanka’s new educationContinue Reading
ASP Rohan Olugala appointed Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit
2026-01-29
ASP Rohan Olugala has been appointed as the new Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit. Olugala is known forContinue Reading
Court Told Ranil Misused Hospital Facilities After Remand
2026-01-29
Tensions flared in court on Wednesday during proceedings in the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, with prosecutors questioning howContinue Reading
GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to act on doctors’ issues
2026-01-28
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that if a constructive intervention is not made to address the issues facedContinue Reading
Lanka Coal recovered $2.1M from supplier over substandard coal: GM
2026-01-28
General Manager of Lanka Coal Company, Namal Hewage, stated that a fine of around USD 2.1 million has been imposedContinue Reading
Ranil’s case : Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake Remanded Until Feb. 11
2026-01-28
Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake was ordered to be remanded until February 11 after appearing before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’sContinue Reading
UK Travel case : Ranil arrives at court
2026-01-28
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a case filed under theContinue Reading
IMF concludes visit to Sri Lanka after cyclone impact review
2026-01-28
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) team that visited Sri Lanka to study the impact of Cyclone Ditwah and hold discussionsContinue Reading
Air Quality Expected to Worsen Across Sri Lanka Over Next Few Days: NBRO
2026-01-28
Sri Lanka’s air quality remained mostly at moderate levels across major cities over the past 24 hours, with forecasts indicatingContinue Reading
Opposition and certain media outlets responsible for education reform issue: Minister
2026-01-27
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa criticized the opposition and certain media outlets over their stance on the government’s stalledContinue Reading
Priests and Nuns stage silent protest over assault on Catholic Priest
2026-01-27
Priests and nuns staged a silent protest in front of the Negombo Municipal Council today, condemning the recent assault ofContinue Reading
Sajith blames Govt for halting Grade 6 reforms, offers support
2026-01-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the opposition is willing to support the proper implementation of education reforms. He criticizedContinue Reading
Shiranthi seeks two-week extension to appear before FCID
2026-01-27
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, has informed the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) that she is unableContinue Reading
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