Sri Lanka mourns loss of iconic tusker Kawanthissa
2026-10-16
Sri Lanka has lost one of its most iconic wild elephants, Kawanthissa, a majestic tusker whose towering presence andContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera: Govt will not bend the law for any individual, says Minister
2026-10-16
Cabinet Spokesman and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa says the government will not bend or amend the law to accommodate any individual,Continue Reading
Derana rejects Deputy Minister’s complaint, says presenter questioned Wimal’s claims
2026-10-16
TV Derana has strongly defended its 360 programme presenter Kalindu Karunaratne over allegations raised by Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe’sContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera protest: Monks move out of Presidential Secretariat
2026-10-16
The protest by a group of Buddhist monks outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, demanding the release of Ven. GalagodaContinue Reading
US announces $17 Mn investment to digitize Colombo Port operations
2026-10-16
The United States today (16) announced a US$ 17 million investment to digitize operations at the Port of Colombo, aimedContinue Reading
Hambantota Port handles over 167,000 vehicles between March 2025 and September 2026
2026-10-16
Hambantota International Port (HIP) delivered a total of 167,569 vehicles during the March–December 2025 period and the first nine monthsContinue Reading
Court restricts 54 protesters including 30 monks from occupying Presidential Secretariat premises
2026-10-16
Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena on Friday (Oct. 16) issued a court order preventing Ven. Ulapane Sumangala Thera and 54Continue Reading
“Do not touch the Buddhist robe”: Sajith condemns police action
2026-10-15
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has condemned the police action against Buddhist monks protesting outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, urgingContinue Reading
Police intervene as protesters erect hut on Galle Road amid ongoing demonstration
2026-10-15
A protest demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera continued outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo onContinue Reading
Presidential secretary intervenes as monks refuse to end protest
2026-10-15
Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has arrived for discussions with members of the Maha Sangha staging a sit-in protestContinue Reading
Protest demanding Gnanasara Thera’s release reaches Presidential Secretariat
2026-10-15
A group of protesters demanding the release of Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera has reached the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo,Continue Reading
Monk who linked assault to NPP now says he assumed victim was protest supporter
2026-10-15
Ven. Thiththagalle Anandasiri Thera has responded to allegations by Sri Lanka Police that he spread false information about an assaultContinue Reading
IMF ready to support Sri Lanka beyond current programme : Senior official
2026-10-15
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting Sri Lanka, emphasizing that it will remain a trustedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka explores oil and gas cooperation with Azerbaijan
2026-10-15
Sri Lanka has explored opportunities to strengthen cooperation with Azerbaijan in the energy sector, particularly in oil and gas supply,Continue Reading
India busts USD 3.15 million Pakistani goods smuggling racket via Colombo Port
2026-10-15
India’s Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) has uncovered an alleged smuggling operation involving Pakistani-origin goods transported through Sri Lanka toContinue Reading
President expresses gratitude to Saudi Arabia, vows to stand by Sri Lankans overseas
2026-10-14
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has welcomed the decision by the Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia to set aside the deathContinue Reading
Fire breaks out at apartment complex in Bambalapitiya
2026-10-14
A fire has broken out on the fourth floor of an apartment complex on Castle Road in Bambalapitiya, Colombo. TheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka thanks Saudi Arabia after Supreme Court overturns Anojan Sivarasa’s death sentence
2026-10-14
The Supreme Court of Saudi Arabia has overturned the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa, following sustainedContinue Reading
