SLBFE announces new job opportunities in Japan, Middle East
2026-09-03
The Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Agency has announced a series of overseas job opportunities under a concession scheme, offering positionsContinue Reading
President’s Secretary calls for urgent relief on PAYE tax burden
2026-09-03
Secretary to the President, Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has stressed the need for immediate measures to ease the heavy Pay‑As‑You‑Earn (PAYE)Continue Reading
CLA President Steven Thiru raises concerns over how 22A hearing concluded
2026-09-02
Commonwealth Lawyers Association President Steven Thiru has raised concerns over the manner in which proceedings concluded during the Supreme CourtContinue Reading
Don’t punish children over Scholarship Results, Ministry warns legal action
2026-09-02
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who physicallyContinue Reading
22A hearings conclude; SC decision to be sent to Speaker
2026-09-02
The Supreme Court has concluded deliberations on petitions filed in relation to the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. TheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to access difficult‑to‑procure drugs via UNDP
2026-09-02
The Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Continue Reading
24‑hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs
2026-09-02
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 24‑hour suspension of water supply in several areas of ColomboContinue Reading
Former Hambantota Mayor Eraj Fernando Found Dead in Bambalapitiya Flat
2026-09-02
Former Mayor of the Hambantota Municipal Council Eraj Ravindra Fernando has been found dead at a flat in Bambalapitiya, policeContinue Reading
US–Sri Lanka operation disrupts Pakistan drug network
2026-09-02
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka says a joint counternarcotics operation has disrupted a Pakistan‑based trafficking network attempting to moveContinue Reading
TISL challenges Anti‑Corruption Bill in Supreme Court
2026-09-02
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has filed a petition in the Supreme Court challenging the proposed Anti‑Corruption (Amendment) Bill 2026,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Public Debt Rises to Nearly Rs. 33 Trillion
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka’s total gross public debt increased to nearly Rs. 33 trillion by the end of June 2026, according toContinue Reading
Piyankara Jayaratne sentenced to 7 years in prison
2026-09-01
Former Civil Aviation Minister Piyankara Jayaratne has been sentenced to seven years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guilty ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka launches official websites of 63 missions and posts abroad
2026-09-01
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has announced that the official websites of 63 Sri Lanka MissionsContinue Reading
Bhutan PM welcomes PM Harini on Arrival
2026-08-31
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya was welcomed by Bhutanese Prime Minister Tshering Tobgay upon her arrival at Paro International AirportContinue Reading
5 Heart Stents, Sleep Apnea, Diabetes: Ravi’s Health issues detailed in Court
2026-08-31
Several health conditions affecting MP Ravi Karunanayake were detailed before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court on Monday as his lawyers soughtContinue Reading
Vavuniya hits 38.8°C as several areas record High Temperatures
2026-08-31
Vavuniya recorded Sri Lanka’s highest maximum temperature on Monday (Aug. 31), reaching 38.8 degrees Celsius, according to data released byContinue Reading
MP Ravi Karunanayake granted bail
2026-08-31
Former Minister Ravi Karunanayake, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption earlier today, hasContinue Reading
Five-Judge Supreme Court Bench Appointed to Hear 22A Petitions
2026-08-31
A five-member Supreme Court bench has been appointed to consider petitions challenging the constitutionality of the proposed 22nd Amendment toContinue Reading