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
ITAK opposes ex-military appointments to Office of Reparations
2025-11-07
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kadchi (ITAK) has expressed its opposition to the appointment of former military and defence officials toContinue Reading
Sri Lankan student jailed for life for killing Sri Lankan family in Canada
2025-11-07
The Sri Lanka man who pleaded guilty to killing a Sri Lankan mother, her four children and a family friendContinue Reading
Education Ministry explains reason behind 30-minute extension of school hours
2025-11-06
A media briefing was held yesterday (6) at the Ministry of Education, chaired by Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwawa, toContinue Reading
Court proposes talks to settle cricketers’ tax row
2025-11-06
The Court of Appeal today (November 6) proposed that an administrative settlement be explored in the ongoing writ applications filedContinue Reading
NPP councillor resigns after husband and son arrested on drug charges
2025-11-06
A female member of the National People’s Power (NPP) representing the Peliyagoda Urban Council has resigned following the arrest ofContinue Reading
1500-2000 new Leprosy cases detected every year: Health Minister
2025-11-06
The National Leprosy Conference commenced today (06), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, during which the Roadmap toContinue Reading
Final draft of 2026 Budget Proposal reviewed by President
2025-11-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reviewed the final draft of the 2026 Budget Proposal at the Presidential Secretariat last nightContinue Reading
Sri Lanka could lose $70 Mn debt relief over revenue target gap : Verité
2025-11-06
A Colombo-based think tank, Verité Research, says Sri Lanka could lose the Governance-Linked Bond offer of USD 70 million inContinue Reading
NPP councillor’s husband & son arrested with heroin
2025-11-05
A principal of a primary school in the Eppawala area of Anuradhapura has been arrested with over one kilogram ofContinue Reading
Sajith holds key talks with Indian FM Jaishankar
2025-11-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with Indian Minister of External Affairs Dr. S. Jaishankar in New Delhi during his officialContinue Reading
Putin awards former Sri Lankan diplomat top Russian civilian honour
2025-11-05
Secretary General of the Sri Lanka–Russia Friendship Society and Head of the Russian Geographical Society in Sri Lanka, Saman Weerasinghe,Continue Reading
Massive flames: US plane crash caught on camera
2025-11-05
A massive fire continues to burn hours after a UPS cargo aircraft crashed during takeoff at US Louisville International AirportContinue Reading
Profit brings no praise, loss brings punishment — UNP Chairman’s defence of Ratwatte
2025-11-04
United National Party (UNP) Chairman and former Minister Vajira Abeywardena today defended veteran public servant Charitha Ratwatte, following his arrestContinue Reading
Customs delay sparks protest over withheld BYD vehicles in Colombo
2025-11-04
A protest was held this morning (Nov. 4) outside the BYD automobile showroom in Colombo, demanding a solution to theContinue Reading
Cabinet rules out future wind projects in Mannar beyond three already approved
2025-11-04
The government has decided not to approve any new wind power projects in Mannar beyond the three projects already planned,Continue Reading
FM, Immigration discuss faster passport services for overseas Sri Lankans
2025-11-04
A follow-up discussion aimed at strengthening mechanisms to further expedite the passport issuance process for overseas Sri Lankans was heldContinue Reading
Ambalangoda shooting : Police now say dead victim not a local councillor
2025-11-04
The individual who was injured in a shooting reported near the Ambalangoda Urban Council premises today has succumbed to injuries. Continue Reading