Sri Lanka earns nearly USD 11 Bn from Tourism and Foreign Employment in 2025
2026-01-05
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath says Sri Lanka has earned nearly USD 11 billion inContinue Reading
Johnston’s youngest son also arrested
2026-01-05
Former Minister Johnston Fernando’s youngest son, Gerome Kenneth Fernando, has been arrested in connection with a probe launched into theContinue Reading
Former Minister Johnston Fernando arrested
2026-01-05
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has been arrested after appearing before the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today, in connectionContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Selling rate remains stable at Rs. 312
2026-01-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains stable against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (05 Jan), comparedContinue Reading
AG requests CID report on Ranil investigation
2026-01-05
The Criminal Investigations Department (CID) has been requested to submit information on further investigations conducted by a CID Team thatContinue Reading
What’s next for Venezuela oil after US ousts Maduro?
2026-01-05
The United States’ strikes on Caracas and the capture of Venezuelan leader Nicolas Maduro have left the South American nationContinue Reading
Johnston Fernando arrives at FCID
2026-01-05
Former Minister Johnston Fernando has arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) in connection with investigations into theContinue Reading
Indian Army Chief to visit Sri Lanka this week
2026-01-05
The Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) of India, General Upendra Dwivedi, will visit Sri Lanka this week, as partContinue Reading
“Govt trying hard, but failing” – Mahinda
2026-01-05
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa says the National People’s Power (NPP) Government is making an effort but failing. “They are tryingContinue Reading
Low-level atmospheric disturbance : Rain expected in several districts today
2026-01-05
The Department of Meteorology reports that a low-level atmospheric disturbance is currently located to the southeast of Sri Lanka, resultingContinue Reading
US warns Cuba is “in a lot of trouble,” Rubio says
2026-01-05
US Secretary of State Marco Rubio renewed a warning to Cuba on Sunday, a day after the United StatesContinue Reading
Protest planned in Colombo against US attack on Venezuela
2026-01-05
The Frontline Socialist Party is set to stage a protest in Colombo today against United States intervention in Venezuela. AccordingContinue Reading
Fake ‘Police Notice’ Makes the Rounds, Real Police Say “Not Ours”
2026-01-04
Sri Lanka Police on Sunday issued a clarification warning the public about a message circulating on social media that isContinue Reading
US attack on Venezuela: FM Vijitha reveals SL Govt position
2026-01-04
During a government press briefing held today (4), Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath explained the Sri Lankan government’s stance on theContinue Reading
Gazette issued for bill to abolish MPs’ pensions
2026-01-04
The gazette notification relating to the proposed bill to abolish the pensions of Members of Parliament has been issued, markingContinue Reading
Dilith Jayaweera expects President AKD to take stand against US move on Venezuela
2026-01-04
Sri Lanka’s opposition MP Dilith Jayaweera said he expects President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to oppose what he described as Washington’sContinue Reading
Australian tourist’s stolen bag recovered as police make swift arrest in Unawatuna
2026-01-04
An Australian journalist has thanked police for their swift action after a suspect was arrested within hours over the theftContinue Reading
WATCH : Special Government Presser with PM & FM
2026-01-04
The government on Sunday held a special press briefing attended by Prime Minister and Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya, along withContinue Reading