UK, France and Canada to Block Imports From Israeli West Bank Settlements
2026-09-09
The United Kingdom, France and Canada have announced plans to ban imports of goods from Israeli settlements in the occupiedContinue Reading
“India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka in times of crisis”
2026-09-09
India will always stand firmly with Sri Lanka whenever the country faces a crisis, Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh saidContinue Reading
17-year-old injured in shooting in Aturugiriya
2026-09-08
A 17-year-old boy was injured in a shooting in the Aturugiriya police division on Tuesday night (8), police said. TheContinue Reading
Court assistant remanded over bribe to reduce Sarana Gunawardena’s sentence
2026-09-08
A court assistant has been remanded until Sept. 22 over allegations that he accepted a Rs. 750,000 bribe from theContinue Reading
Milinda Rajapaksa raises Namal Arrest, 22A Concerns at UNHRC
2026-09-08
SLPP’s Milinda Rajapaksa, representing a civil society organisation, has raised concerns over what he described as growing threats to individualContinue Reading
Rs. 173.86 million consultancy contract approved for sustainable tourism programme
2026-09-08
The Cabinet has approved a Rs. 173.86 million consultancy services contract for a sustainable tourism sector development programme funded throughContinue Reading
Police introduce 119 WhatsApp video service for hearing-impaired community
2026-09-08
Sri Lanka Police will introduce a new WhatsApp-based video service from Thursday (10) to enable members of the hearing-impaired communityContinue Reading
Man injured in Athurugiriya shooting
2026-09-08
A man has been injured in a shooting reported in the Walekade area of Athurugiriya. Two individuals who arrived onContinue Reading
Rs. 4,500 million in EPF, ETF arrears to be paid to plantation workers
2026-09-08
The government will begin paying more than Rs. 4,500 million in long-overdue Employees’ Provident Fund (EPF) and Employees’ Trust FundContinue Reading
New law raises child labour fines from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 100,000
2026-09-08
Speaker of Parliament Jagath Wickramaratne has certified the Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children (Amendment) Bill, bringing the amendedContinue Reading
Wife of bedridden police officer seeks IGP intervention after three-year wait
2026-09-08
The wife of a police officer who has remained bedridden for nearly three years following an accident has appealed toContinue Reading
Digital development units to be established in government institutions
2026-09-08
The government has approved plans to establish digital development units in government institutions to support the implementation of SriContinue Reading
Police remind motorists digital insurance cards are valid proof of cover
2026-09-08
Sri Lanka Police have reminded motorists that digital motor insurance cards can be used as proof of valid vehicle insurance,Continue Reading
Gen Z is very happy, says Minister
2026-09-08
Sri Lanka’s younger generation is “very happy” that those accused of corruption are being brought to justice, Minister Vijitha HerathContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and India set to sign 3 defence cooperation agreements tomorrow
2026-09-08
Sri Lanka and India are set to sign three defence cooperation agreements tomorrow (9), during the official visit of IndianContinue Reading
Minister explains why Thailand ended visa-free entry for Sri Lankans
2026-09-08
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says Thailand has included Sri Lanka among the countries for which the visa‑free entryContinue Reading
President to skip UN General Assembly; Foreign Minister to represent Sri Lanka
2026-09-08
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will not attend this year’s United Nations General Assembly session, with the country insteadContinue Reading
Govt launches multi‑purpose loan scheme for migrant workers
2026-09-08
The Government has launched a Multi‑Purpose Loan Scheme to support Sri Lankan migrant workers, enabling them to invest their overseasContinue Reading