Sri Lankan Muslim MPs write to Saudi King seeking clemency for Anujan
2026-09-24
Muslim parliamentarians from across Sri Lanka’s political divide have come together to appeal to Saudi Arabia’s King Salman bin AbdulazizContinue Reading
Harak Kata’s’ father writes to HRCSL over alleged threat to son’s life
2026-09-24
A complaint has been filed with the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) by Nelson Mervyn Wickramaratne the fatherContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya, Hatton schools closed tomorrow
2026-09-24
All schools in the Nuwara Eliya and Hatton education zones will remain closed tomorrow owing to bad weather, Central ProvinceContinue Reading
Earth slip obstructs Hatton- Colombo road
2026-09-24
An earth slip occurred on the Hatton – Colombo main road in the Kuilwatta area this evening (24) following heavyContinue Reading
September tourist arrivals exceed 100,000 mark
2026-09-24
Sri Lanka has recorded over 100,000 tourist arrivals in the first three weeks of September, pushing the total cumulative arrivalsContinue Reading
Shiranthi Rajapaksa skips FCID appearance, seeks new date
2026-09-24
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, failed to appear before the Police Financial Crimes InvestigationContinue Reading
CBSL Governor says Fitch upgrade reflects Sri Lanka’s progress on economic reforms
2026-09-24
The Governor of the Central Bank Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said Sri Lanka’s sovereign rating upgrade by Fitch Ratings from ‘CCC+’Continue Reading
Sumanthiran warns public comments could harm efforts to save Anojan
2026-09-24
ITAK General Secretary M.A. Sumanthiran has issued a polite request urging the public to refrain from sharing “provocative” comments inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs beats Rs. 195.6 Bn September revenue target
2026-09-24
Sri Lanka Customs has surpassed its revenue target for September ahead of the end of the month, collecting Rs. 199.348Continue Reading
Imran Khan’s son calls on world to stand up to Pakistan’s ‘tyrants’ as country braces for massive protest march
2026-09-24
The son of jailed ex-Pakistan prime minister Imran Khan has said the family faces a “disgraceful” crackdown ahead of aContinue Reading
SLPP says “self-respect” kept it away from SJB-led 22A protest
2026-09-24
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam says the party decided not to participate in the protest againstContinue Reading
Urgent treatment begins for Tusker Kawanthissa in Galgamuwa
2026-09-24
Wildlife authorities have commenced urgent veterinary treatment for a wound on the front right leg of the elephant known asContinue Reading
Free appointment system launched for driving licence medical tests
2026-09-24
The National Transport Medical Institute (NTMI) has launched a new digital appointment system allowing the public to reserve dates andContinue Reading
National Media Guidelines set to protect children in news reporting
2026-09-24
Authorities are set to introduce national media guidelines to protect the dignity, privacy and confidentiality of children featured in newsContinue Reading
Namal’s Krrish bribe case: Janaki Siriwardena arrested
2026-09-24
Former Krrish Group Executive Director Janaki Siriwardena has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
“By 7 pm tomorrow you will see unity of our 158 MPs” – PM
2026-09-24
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today (24) that tomorrow will demonstrate the unity of the Government’s 158 MPs, dismissingContinue Reading
New laws proposed for dog registration, breeding and rabies control
2026-09-24
A new Bill aimed at eradicating rabies in Sri Lanka while introducing stronger measures for dog registration, vaccination and populationContinue Reading
“22A not to control, but to deliver justice faster” – Justice Minister
2026-09-24
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today (24) that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution is not intendedContinue Reading