GMOA announces doctors’ strike tomorrow
2025-10-30
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) announced that it will launch an islandwide strike from 8.00 a.m. tomorrow (31). TheContinue Reading
Sri Lanka 2024 Census : More women, fewer children, older nation
2025-10-30
The 2024 Census of Population and Housing reports that Sri Lanka’s population is 21.7 million, with 51.7% females and 48.3%Continue Reading
‘1818’ hotline introduced for Govt’s drug eradication initiative
2025-10-30
The Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL) has introduced a 24-hour hotline in support of the government’s new initiativeContinue Reading
“Leave immediately,” President warns Cops involved in drug networks
2025-10-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today warned Police officers involved in the drug network to immediately leave the ring or faceContinue Reading
Govt launches national drug eradication programme (watch)
2025-10-30
The government’s new initiative to eradicate the threat of narcotics, titled “United as a Nation – National Drive” (“රටම එකටContinue Reading
Millions owed by politically appointed lottery agents, NLB reveals links to MPs
2025-10-30
The National Lotteries Board (NLB) has disclosed that several lottery sales agents have been appointed through political influence, hinting atContinue Reading
ICU selfies, Boris book & Rs 16M: Court grilling over Ranil’s ‘health’ & UK trip
2025-10-30
Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court yesterday (Oct. 29) heard extensive arguments regarding the health condition of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe andContinue Reading
India ends IVS contract, to handle visas directly
2025-10-29
The High Commission of India in Colombo has announced that IVS Lanka, the outsourcing service provider for visa, passport, andContinue Reading
Govt planning to arrest me before opposition rally – Gammanpila
2025-10-29
Former Minister and Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila has claimed that the government is conspiring to imprison him beforeContinue Reading
Court schedules next hearing in Ranil’s corruption case to January
2025-10-29
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (Oct. 29) ordered that the corruption case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe toContinue Reading
IGP files complaint with CID against Senior DIG – Report
2025-10-29
According to media reports, Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya has lodged a complaint with the Criminal Investigation DepartmentContinue Reading
Full Video of Ishara Sewwandi’s arrest in Nepal released
2025-10-29
The full video of the Police operation conducted to arrest Ishara Sewwandi, the suspect wanted over the murder of underworldContinue Reading
02 dead after drinking liquid from bottle found floating in sea
2025-10-29
Two individuals have been reported dead in Puttalam after consuming liquid from a bottle that was found floating in theContinue Reading
Govt to fill 8,547 job vacancies: Full list of ministries revealed
2025-10-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the recruitment of 8,547 personnel across several government ministries, provincial councils, and commissions, followingContinue Reading
4 new High Courts coming up in Colombo 7: Locations announced
2025-10-28
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to establish four new High Court premises in Colombo to strengthen theContinue Reading
USD 2.7 million from Michael Kors to support Sri Lanka
2025-10-28
United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) welcomes a contribution of US $2.7 million from global fashion brand, Michael Kors toContinue Reading
“I was the complainant, not the victim” — MP Hizbullah on Ghana gold case
2025-10-28
Although Sri Lankan Parliamentarian Dr. M.L.A.M. Hizbullah accepts that he had lodged a complaint with authorities in Ghana over anContinue Reading
Tax, Penalty deadlines revised for Alcohol makers
2025-10-28
A new gazette notification has been issued, revising the procedures related to the payment deadlines and fee collection for exciseContinue Reading