Chinese Foreign Minister arrives in SL on transit visit
2026-01-12
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake early this morning (January 12) during a transitContinue Reading
Harini Go Home : Wimal launches satyagraha campaign
2026-01-12
National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa, together with representatives of several civil organizations, launched a satyagraha campaign today. It isContinue Reading
Three killed in Mundalama car-van collision
2026-01-12
Three people were reported dead, and eight have been injured in an accident in the Mundalama area this morning (12Continue Reading
TIN now mandatory for all vehicle registrations and transfers
2026-01-11
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has made it mandatory to include the Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) for all vehicleContinue Reading
First India-assisted Bailey Bridge opened under post-Ditwah reconstruction
2026-01-11
The first Bailey Bridge built under India’s Assistance Package for post-Ditwah reconstruction was opened for traffic on Sunday, restoring aContinue Reading
Wimal to launch “HariniGoHome” indefinite strike
2026-01-10
An activist group announced plans to launch an indefinite protest outside Sri Lanka’s Education Ministry on Monday, demanding the withdrawalContinue Reading
Political vlogger Darshana Handungoda passed away
2026-01-10
Journalist Darshana Handunhoda, 55, of the popular YouTube channel SL Deshaya has died, according to family sources. He had beenContinue Reading
Construction at Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone suspended
2026-01-09
Construction activities at the Ambuluwawa Environmental Zone have been ordered to be suspended until further notice, pending a technical assessmentContinue Reading
“Govt does not protect anyone based on status” – PM Harini
2026-01-09
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says the government does not act to protect anyone based on their status, and that itContinue Reading
Govt publishes amended list of terrorism-linked groups and individuals
2026-01-09
An amended list of designated persons, groups and entities has been published through an Extraordinary Gazette under the United NationsContinue Reading
2026 to see record state-assisted housing construction
2026-01-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says 2026 will mark the year in which the highest number of houses are built withContinue Reading
Sajith says Speaker’s ruling violates constitution, people’s sovereignty
2026-01-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says that a decision and statement made by the Speaker amounted to a violation of theContinue Reading
Deep Depression : 10.00 am update
2026-01-09
The deep depression in the Bay of Bengal, to the southeast of Sri Lanka, is located about 160 km EastContinue Reading
Uva Province schools to close at 11.30 am today
2026-01-09
It has been decided to close all schools in the Uva Province at 11:30 am today (09 Jan), due toContinue Reading
UK opens tariff-free market to Sri Lanka garments
2026-01-08
Sri Lankan garment exports will gain full tariff-free access to the United Kingdom from January 1, 2026, following reforms toContinue Reading
PM to use no-confidence motion to widen education reform talks
2026-01-08
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said Thursday that the government is formulating a national policy to ensure child protection in theContinue Reading
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Housing for Victims : Full Circular issued
2026-01-08
A government-backed housing and compensation programme for families whose homes were fully destroyed by Cyclone Ditwa will begin on FridayContinue Reading
Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat refutes misuse claims
2026-01-08
The Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat says it has observed that certain individuals and media organisations are disseminating distorted and misleadingContinue Reading