New Zealand to launch 02 Seasonal Work Visas from December
2025-11-12
The Government of New Zealand has announced that applications will open for 2 new seasonal visa options from 8 DecemberContinue Reading
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga arrested
2025-11-12
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga, who appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning (12), hasContinue Reading
GMOA protests Budget 2026 with 5 key TU measures
2025-11-11
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has warned that Sri Lanka’s free health system is facing a serious crisis, accusingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Budget 2026: Fitch Sounds Cautious Praise
2025-11-11
Fitch Ratings on Sri Lanka Budget 2026 The Sri Lankan government’s latest budget indicates that the authorities remain committed toContinue Reading
Going on trips this holiday season? Police issue key message
2025-11-11
The Police have urged the public to avoid posting selfies or photos on social media that reveal their current locationContinue Reading
“Sri Lanka stands in solidarity with the people of India” – President
2025-11-11
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has expressed his condolences to the victims of a car explosion that ripped throughContinue Reading
Maldives says over 350 kg of narcotics found in seized ‘Avishka Putha’ vessel
2025-11-11
The Maldivian Police has confirmed that a large haul of narcotics was seized from the Sri Lankan vessel ‘Avishka Putha’Continue Reading
8 Killed, Over 20 Injured in Explosion Near Delhi’s Red Fort
2025-11-10
At least eight people were killed and more than 20 others injured after a powerful explosion ripped through a carContinue Reading
Budget 2026 : Committee Stage schedule announced
2025-11-10
The Parliament will meet for 17 days for the committee stage debate on the government’s budget for the year 2026.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Official Reserve Assets slightly decline in October
2025-11-10
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka reported that the country’s official reserve assets stood at USD 6,216 million at theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to introduce age-appropriate sex education in curriculum
2025-11-10
Minister of Education, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya, says discussions are underway to introduce an age-appropriate sex education program for children,Continue Reading
“We’ll surrender” – Major breakthrough as 7 Sri Lankan drug traffickers contact authorities
2025-11-09
Seven Sri Lankan drug traffickers hiding in the Middle East have expressed willingness to surrender to local authorities, Public SecurityContinue Reading
KPMG highlights 4 key Indirect Tax proposals of Budget 2026
2025-11-09
KPMG Sri Lanka’s analysis of the 2026 Budget highlights several significant indirect tax proposals aimed at broadening the tax baseContinue Reading
Cardinal Ranjith slams UNFPA-backed sex education plan for Sri Lankan children
2025-11-09
Colombo — Archbishop of Colombo Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has voiced concern over what he described as an “inappropriate sexual educationContinue Reading
Maldives seizes Sri Lankan fishing vessel with 300kg of heroin & ICE ?
2025-11-08
Maldivian authorities have reportedly seized a Sri Lankan fishing vessel carrying a massive haul of narcotics, including around 300 kilogramsContinue Reading
Couple arrested in Rajagiriya for uploading 334 obscene videos online
2025-11-08
A married couple has been arrested by the Mirihana Police Children and Women’s Bureau for uploading obscene videos to adultContinue Reading
Court fines state official for obstructing Sri Lanka’s first cable car project
2025-11-08
The Court of Appeal has issued a writ order against the Gampola Divisional Secretary, preventing any unauthorized interference or obstructionContinue Reading
Budget 2026 live updates
2025-11-07
05.56 pm: “We will build a nation that is not only economically prosperous but also morally proud, globally respected andContinue Reading