New Education Reforms : 2026 Circular issued
2026-01-02
Under the new education reforms, the Ministry of Education has today (2) issued guidelines on revising the school timetable forContinue Reading
Rs. 1.7bn lights & more: How SSC is being transformed for T20 World Cup
2026-01-02
Sri Lanka Cricket said it has borne a cost of Rs. 1.7 billion for ongoing development work at the SinhaleseContinue Reading
T20 World Cup: South Africa squad announced
2026-01-02
The South African Men’s selection panel has announced the 15-player squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, toContinue Reading
President AKD orders timely completion of 2026 housing projects
2026-01-02
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to ensure that all housing projects planned under the 2026 Budget allocations areContinue Reading
Sri Lanka digitizes disaster aid with new Inventory Control System
2026-01-02
The government has taken steps to implement a modern, technology-driven Inventory Control System to ensure the swift and transparent deliveryContinue Reading
Obstruction of duties : SJB Matugama PS Chairman arrested
2026-01-02
The Chairman of the Matugama Pradeshiya Sabha, Kasun Munasinghe, a member of the Opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB), has beenContinue Reading
Saudi Company donates Tower Light Generators for cyclone recovery efforts in Sri Lanka
2026-01-02
Saudi Energia Company has donated eight high-capacity tower light generators valued at USD 43,000 to support recovery operations and reconstructionContinue Reading
Sajith slams Govt’s proposed electricity tariff hike
2026-01-02
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says while millions of people have been displaced by Cyclone Ditwah, the government is preparing toContinue Reading
Colombo Port records highest-ever container volume in 2025
2026-01-02
The Ministry of Ports says the Port of Colombo recorded the highest container throughout in its history in 2025, withContinue Reading
03 more arrested in Ambalantota hit-and-run that killed Police Constable
2026-01-02
Police say three more suspects have been arrested in connection with the fatal New Year’s Eve hit-and-run in Ambalantota, inContinue Reading
Stronger-than-expected growth possible in 2026 : CB Governor
2026-01-02
Sri Lanka’s economy could see stronger-than-expected growth in 2026, driven by increased government spending on post-cyclone recovery, though it isContinue Reading
India agrees to play extra T20Is in Sri Lanka to support Cyclone Ditwah relief
2026-01-02
India has agreed to play additional T20 international matches during their tour of Sri Lanka in August as part ofContinue Reading
Rival underworld gang linked to first shooting death of 2026
2026-01-02
Police say a shooting that killed a 20‑year‑old youth in the Korathota Menikagara area of Nawagamuwa yesterday (01 Jan), hadContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Dollar selling rate moves to Rs. 313.27
2026-01-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (02 Jan), compared to Thursday (01 Jan). AccordingContinue Reading
Suspect arrested at BIA with gold, electronics smuggled from Dubai
2026-01-02
An individual has been arrested with a stock of gold items and electronic equipment illegally brought into the country, basedContinue Reading
170 kg of Heroin transported to Puttalam for incineration
2026-01-02
A stock of 170 kilograms of heroin held as case material will be destroyed after completing the required court procedures,Continue Reading
84 yr old husband kills 79 yr old wife in Agalawatta
2026-01-02
Police state that a woman was killed in the Delpawatta area of Agalawatta, last morning (01 Jan), after being assaultedContinue Reading
Police say Mawanella knife attack due to a land dispute
2026-01-02
Police investigations reveal that a knife attack reported in Mawanella yesterday, killing three persons, had occurred due to a disputeContinue Reading