Air Quality Expected to Worsen Across Sri Lanka Over Next Few Days: NBRO
2026-01-28
Sri Lanka’s air quality remained mostly at moderate levels across major cities over the past 24 hours, with forecasts indicatingContinue Reading
Opposition and certain media outlets responsible for education reform issue: Minister
2026-01-27
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa criticized the opposition and certain media outlets over their stance on the government’s stalledContinue Reading
Priests and Nuns stage silent protest over assault on Catholic Priest
2026-01-27
Priests and nuns staged a silent protest in front of the Negombo Municipal Council today, condemning the recent assault ofContinue Reading
Sajith blames Govt for halting Grade 6 reforms, offers support
2026-01-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the opposition is willing to support the proper implementation of education reforms. He criticizedContinue Reading
Shiranthi seeks two-week extension to appear before FCID
2026-01-27
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, has informed the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) that she is unableContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Export Performance Exceeded US$ 17.2 Billion in 2025
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka’s export sector continued its positive growth momentum in 2025, recording a notable y-o-y growth of 5.6 %. BasedContinue Reading
No criticism in Bengaluru: Asalanka responds to Brook’s ‘worst pitch’ remarks
2026-01-26
Sri Lanka captain Charith Asalanka said he held a different view to England captain Harry Brook over criticism of theContinue Reading
173 still missing after Cyclone Ditwah : DMC
2026-01-26
The Disaster Management Centre (DMC) reports that 173 people remain missing in the aftermath of Cyclone Ditwah, with theContinue Reading
6 Police officers accused of assaulting Catholic priest further remanded
2026-01-26
Six police officers accused of assaulting a Catholic priest in Gampaha have been further remanded until January 29, 2026, followingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka doctors’ union warn of more action after Govt fails to implement agreements
2026-01-25
Sri Lanka’s Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a series of escalating professional actions, accusing the Health Ministry ofContinue Reading
IFC Invests $166 Million in 3 Sri Lankan Banks to Support Businesses
2026-01-25
Reinforcing its longstanding commitment to Sri Lanka’s private sector, the International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the WorldContinue Reading
70% of Rs. 50,000 Cyclone Ditwah allowance disbursed: PMD
2026-01-24
The President’s Media Division (PMD) says 70% of the Rs. 50,000 allowance approved by the government to help families affectedContinue Reading
7 arrested with 876kg of illegal shark fish in Sri Lanka
2026-01-24
Seven fishermen were arrested with more than 870 kilograms of illegal shark fish during a special operation conducted at theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka engages Venezuela’s Gil Pinto in first talks since Maduro capture
2026-01-24
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, held a telephone conversation Friday with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka pitches tax holidays, ‘next Dubai’ vision to attract UAE investors
2026-01-24
Sri Lanka is offering tax holidays of up to 15 years and positioning Colombo Port City as a regional financialContinue Reading
Sri Lankan ‘Visa Sharing’ Scheme Ends in Arrest
2026-01-24
A Sri Lankan-origin UK national has been arrested by the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police for allegedly facilitating another person’sContinue Reading
Former Rajapaksa-Era Official Remanded Over Unexplained Wealth
2026-01-23
Former Ministry Secretary and Former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Anusha Palpita, was remanded until 6 February byContinue Reading
Former TRCSL Chairman Anusha Palpita arrested
2026-01-23
Former Ministry Secretary and former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Anusha Palpita, has been taken intoContinue Reading