President AKD says PTA to be repealed this year
2026-06-25
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA) will be repealed by this year. Addressing the ParliamentContinue Reading
WATCH: President AKD addresses Parliament
2026-06-25
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived in the Parliament of Sri Lanka. Making a special statement, the President said theContinue Reading
Bribery Commission reveals why Rakitha Rajapakshe & Charith Abeysinghe arrested
2026-06-25
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has stated that the arrest of Rakitha Rajapakshe, son ofContinue Reading
Rakhitha Rajapakshe & Charith Abeysinghe arrested
2026-06-25
Attorney-at-Law Rakhitha Rajapakshe, the son of former Justice Minister Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, has been arrested by Sri Lanka’s Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
Man jailed for 32 years over rape of 15-year-old girl in Sri Lanka
2026-06-25
A special high court in Anuradhapura has sentenced a man to 32 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding himContinue Reading
IRD clarifies tax exemption on sale of homes and personal vehicles
2026-06-24
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has clarified that individuals selling their residential property or personal vehicles can now do soContinue Reading
Private Member’s Bill seeks social media age limit of 16 in Sri Lanka
2026-06-24
A Private Member’s Bill has been proposed in Parliament seeking to restrict access to social media platforms for children underContinue Reading
Three-day dengue control drive begins in high-risk areas today
2026-06-24
A three‑day dengue control programme commences today (24) as authorities intensify efforts to curb the spread of the disease duringContinue Reading
Main suspect in Teldeniya woman’s death arrested in Jaffna with family
2026-06-24
Police have arrested the main suspect in the Teldeniya car death case, together with his legally wedded wife and theirContinue Reading
US officially transfers 10 Texas-Built Helicopters to Sri Lanka
2026-06-23
The United States today formally transferred ten American-made TH-57 Sea Ranger (Bell 206) helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force,Continue Reading
Govt not to implement VAT, SSCL threshold cut to Rs. 36Mn from July 1
2026-06-23
Deputy Minister of Economic Development, Nishantha Jayaweera, has announced that the budget proposal to reduce the annual turnover threshold forContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to scrap indelible ink marking of voters at elections
2026-06-23
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to repeal legal provisions requiring voters to be marked with indelible inkContinue Reading
Health ministry lists 538 GN divisions as high-risk areas for dengue
2026-06-23
The government has announced that 538 Grama Niladhari divisions across 14 districts have been declared high‑risk zones as part ofContinue Reading
Parliament adjourned after tense situation over judicial vacancies debate
2026-06-23
The Parliament was adjourned mid-session today (23) after a tense situation arose following the government announcing it will not permitContinue Reading
Three suspects break into rural bank and flee with gold jewellery
2026-06-23
A rural bank in the Koralaima area in the Moragahahena Police Division was robbed early this morning when three suspectsContinue Reading
BREAKING: US Lifts Iranian Oil Sanctions — For Now
2026-06-22
The United States has temporarily eased sanctions on Iranian oil exports following what officials described as productive discussions between WashingtonContinue Reading
Home Lands expands Port City footprint with Second 3-Acre Acquisition
2026-06-22
Market leader, Home Lands Group has marked another significant milestone with the acquisition of its 2nd land parcel within PortContinue Reading
Govt denies ‘Hold Elections or Get Blacklisted’ Report on Jay Shah Meeting
2026-06-22
The Government has rejected a newspaper report claiming that the International Cricket Council (ICC) warned Sri Lanka to hold SriContinue Reading
