Sri Lanka to maintain Iran trade ties despite US sanctions : Report
2026-02-09
Sri Lankan Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath engaged in a telephone conversation with Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araghchi last week, withContinue Reading
‘Foreigners Only’ policy at Tangalle restaurant sparks outrage
2026-02-09
A beachside restaurant in Tangalle has been called out for refusing to serve locals, with the cashier stating that theyContinue Reading
Sri Lankan influencer arrested in Canada for creepy public filming of women
2026-02-09
Toronto police have arrested a Sri Lankan influencer, charging him with four counts of criminal harassment following a seriesContinue Reading
Postal charges increased in Sri Lanka
2026-02-08
The Department of Posts has announced an increase in postal charges, effective from Monday (February 9). Accordingly, the minimum postalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka workers’ remittances surge in January following record 2025
2026-02-07
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka reached US$ 751.1 million in January 2026, marking a 31.1% rise from US$ 573.0Continue Reading
Indian FM meets JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva in Delhi
2026-02-06
Indian External Affairs Minister Subrahmanyam Jaishankar has held discussions with Tilvin Silva, General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna, duringContinue Reading
MP claps in Parliament, expresses happiness over President’s alleged helicopter use
2026-02-06
Opposition MP Chamara Sampath today clapped on his own in Parliament while claiming that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake had travelledContinue Reading
Mahela urges Sri Lanka to shut out outside noise ahead of T20 World Cup
2026-02-06
Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has urged the national team to ignore outside criticism and focus on its strengthsContinue Reading
Keheliya Rambukwella’s daughter arrested
2026-02-06
The elder daughter of former minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Chamithri Rambukwella, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
MPs’ Pension Repeal Bill can pass with simple majority : SC
2026-02-06
The Supreme Court has ruled that the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill does not contain any provisions that are inconsistent withContinue Reading
President backs Sri Lanka team with World Cup just days away
2026-02-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today met the Sri Lanka cricket team at the NCC ground following their practice session, inContinue Reading
Samudika Jayaratne assumes office as Sri Lanka’s first female Auditor General
2026-02-05
Samudika Jayaratne officially assumed duties today (Feb. 5) as the 42nd Auditor General of Sri Lanka, becoming the first womanContinue Reading
Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day
2026-02-04
Sri Lanka marks its 78th Independence Day today, February 4, under the theme “Rebuilding Sri Lanka.” The national ceremony commencedContinue Reading
President invites School Development Officers to sit teaching service exam
2026-02-03
At the invitation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, a meeting between the President and representatives of the School Development Officers’Continue Reading
Justice Minister clarifies new rent laws amid concerns, extends deadline
2026-02-03
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, told Parliament today (February 3) that the proposed Bills to repealContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Best January Ever for Tourism — Here’s Who Led the Surge
2026-02-03
Sri Lanka has recorded its highest-ever number of tourist arrivals for the month of January, with 277,327 visitors entering theContinue Reading
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID
2026-02-03
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) to record aContinue Reading
People will not rent houses, Ali Sabry warns of risks under new law
2026-02-02
Former Justice Minister Ali Sabry PC has warned that the proposed Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025, though well-intentioned, could haveContinue Reading
