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
Deputy Minister accused of Ebuddy mixup
2026-01-23
Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe has incorrectly cited information while addressing Parliament on the controversial web link issue in school textbooks.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan-Founded WealthOS Acquired by World’s Largest Bank JPMorgan
2026-01-23
JPMorgan Chase, the world’s largest bank by market capitalisation, has agreed to acquire fintech firm WealthOS for an undisclosed sum,Continue Reading
Emotional Wellalage Dedicates Player of the Match Award to Late Father
2026-01-23
Sri Lanka all-rounder Dunith Wellalage delivered an emotional tribute to his late father after being named Player of the MatchContinue Reading
Rs. 800m CPC tender scandal : Ranatunga duo charged
2026-01-22
Sri Lanka’s Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has informed the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court that indictments haveContinue Reading
No Cabinet talks on AG’s removal, says Justice Minister
2026-01-22
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara says the removal of the Attorney General has not been discussed at the Cabinet. TheContinue Reading
“Exclusion of women is structurally maintained,” PM Harini tells Davos forum
2026-01-22
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said that contributions of women continue to be systematically undervalued, particularly in unpaid careContinue Reading
“I am not above the law” AG meets supporting lawyers
2026-01-21
Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe met members of the Free Lawyers organization who visited the Attorney General’s Department today to discussContinue Reading
“Which is superior? Mind or AI?” Ranil asks ChatGPT
2026-01-21
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that religion remains essential even as artificial intelligence continues to advance, stressing that human consciousnessContinue Reading
Blackout strike warning from CEB Unions
2026-01-21
Electricity trade unions have warned that if the government issues a gazette to dissolve the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) withoutContinue Reading
Sudden inspections: Bus drivers tested for drugs & alcohol in Colombo
2026-01-21
Authorities on Wednesday conducted surprise inspections on bus drivers in Colombo Fort as part of Sri Lanka’s national road safetyContinue Reading
Radiologic Technologists to go on token strike
2026-01-21
The Government Radiological Technologists’ Association announced that a 24‑hour symbolic strike will be launched across all hospitals in the countryContinue Reading
Judicial Services Association raises concern over attempts to influence courts
2026-01-20
The Judicial Services Association has warned that the spread of false and baseless criticism undermines public confidence in the judicialContinue Reading