Gem Sri Lanka 2026 opens in Colombo with over 2,000 international buyers
2026-01-08
Sri Lanka’s largest international gem and jewellery exhibition, Gem Sri Lanka 2026, opened yesterday (January 7) at the Shangri-La HotelContinue Reading
Red Alert : Deep Depression in 12 hours
2026-01-07
The depression over the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, was centered near latitude 5.0°N andContinue Reading
New housing construction, compensation for damaged homes to start January 9
2026-01-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the programme to provide compensation for fully damaged houses and to construct new homesContinue Reading
Gregory Lake Seaplane crash: Statement from operator
2026-01-07
Saffron Aviation (Pvt) Ltd, which operates Cinnamon Air, says it is working closely with the Civil Aviation Authority of SriContinue Reading
Unusual opening prices : CSE closes market for the day
2026-01-07
Sri Lanka’s Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) announced it was cancelling all trades on Wednesday due to unusual opening prices inContinue Reading
Seaplane crash at Nuwara Eliya’s Gregory Lake amid strong winds
2026-01-07
A seaplane crashed while attempting to land on Gregory Lake in Nuwara Eliya due to strong winds, the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Former India batting coach Vikram Rathour set to join Sri Lanka ahead of T20 World Cup
2026-01-07
Sri Lanka are set to bring in former India batter Vikram Rathour as the national team’s batting coach in theContinue Reading
Opposition signs No-Confidence Motion against the Education Minister
2026-01-07
The Opposition today initiated the signing of a No-Confidence Motion against the Minister of Education, Harini Amarasuriya. The No-Confidence MotionContinue Reading
Controversial Grade 6 English lesson removed : PM
2026-01-07
Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament that the controversial Grade 6 English module has been removed followingContinue Reading
“Grade 6 English module has not reached students : PM Harini
2026-01-07
Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya informed Parliament that the controversial Grade 6 English module, which was withdrawn following the admission ofContinue Reading
Wennappuwa illicit liquor deaths : Police give more details
2026-01-06
Sri Lanka Police say it is suspected that illness linked to illicit liquor consumption is the cause of the deathContinue Reading
Sajith slams proposed electricity hike amid post-disaster struggles
2026-01-06
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that at a time when people are already struggling due to disasters, fuel prices haveContinue Reading
Energy Minister assures 30% cut in electricity tariffs within 03 years
2026-01-06
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody has assured that the government will implement its promise of reducing electricity tariffs. Addressing theContinue Reading
GMOA to decide on Union Action on Wednesday
2026-01-06
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced that it will hold a special central committee meeting on Wednesday (07Continue Reading
“Still president of my country” Nicolas Maduro tells US court
2026-01-05
Ousted Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro and his wife, Cilia Flores, made their initial appearance in Manhattan federal court on MondayContinue Reading
President AKD calls for efficient use of 2026 Budget funds
2026-01-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced that, despite current financial constraints, the 2026 budget has been allocated based on national priorities,Continue Reading
Opposition Leader demands independent probe into flawed Education Reforms
2026-01-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says education has degraded in Sri Lanka because reforms were carried out without proper procedure byContinue Reading
Man alleges police assault after being mistaken for suspect in sketch
2026-01-05
A man from Deraniyagala has alleged that he was assaulted by officers of the Borella Police after being mistaken forContinue Reading
