Govt rejects claims of cover-up in Negombo prison unrest
2026-07-14
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa rejected allegations that the government was concealing the truth behind the deadly unrest at NegomboContinue Reading
Escalating Middle East Conflict Pushes Oil to Four-Week High
2026-07-14
Global oil prices climbed to a four-week high on Tuesday as escalating tensions in the Middle East heightened concerns overContinue Reading
Electricians, Welders in Short Supply as Sri Lanka Needs 10,000 Skilled Workers
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka may have to recruit skilled workers from overseas as the country’s rapidly expanding construction sector faces a growingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka plans to boost tourist spending beyond US$148 a day
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka aims to increase the average spending by foreign tourists by improving the quality of tourism experiences, Deputy TourismContinue Reading
Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
2026-07-14
A Singapore court has awarded Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng damages of S$230,000 (US$177,874)Continue Reading
Court of Appeal postpones hearing of Suresh Sallay’s petition
2026-07-14
The Court of Appeal has ordered that further consideration of the petition filed by former State Intelligence Service Director SureshContinue Reading
No VIP Security for Gnanasara Thera, 10 others: Minister
2026-07-14
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said not all individuals named in a recent media report on VIP security are currentlyContinue Reading
Cabinet approves $7.26 Mn contract for BIA terminal expansion
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding a contract to M/s Maga Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd to complete the expansion ofContinue Reading
Cabinet awards Rs. 4.99 Bn contract for Warakapola bypass completion
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a contract to complete the remaining works of the Warakapola BypassContinue Reading
Fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Summit in 2027 to be held in Sri Lanka
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka will host the Fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting and Senior Officials’ Meeting on 17 and 18 March 2027,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka secures $35 Mn ADB loan and grants for rooftop solar project
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved agreements to finance the “Grid‑Based Rooftop Solar Power and Virtual Net Meter Reading” project,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka approves national policy to combat financial crimes
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the National Policy on Preventing Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and CounteringContinue Reading
Govt yet to decide on judges’ retirement age extension: Nalinda
2026-07-14
The Government has not yet taken a final decision on the proposal to increase the retirement age of judges, CabinetContinue Reading
National digital portal for co‑operative member registration launched
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka today marked a major step in modernizing its co‑operative movement with the launch of the National Digital PortalContinue Reading
ETF opens applications for vocational training grants for 2025 A/L students
2026-07-14
The Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) Board has announced financial assistance of up to Rs. 50,000 for children of active membersContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-07-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (14), compared to Monday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
Health Ministry to appoint 228 public health management assistants
2026-07-14
The Ministry of Health will award appointments to 228 Public Health Management Assistants under its human resource development programme, atContinue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave Report highlights continuing failure of accountability – ITJP
2026-07-14
The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has launched a new report underscoring Sri Lanka’s persistent failure to investigate enforcedContinue Reading