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
SL Govt & Opposition MPs in US for governance & democracy study tour
2026-09-08
A delegation of Sri Lankan parliamentarians has begun a study programme in the United States under a special International VisitorContinue Reading
US alerts Sri Lanka over Iranian vessels; FM says 47 vessels being monitored
2026-09-08
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath denied reports that Iranian vessels had entered Sri Lanka’s territorial waters, saying authorities were monitoring severalContinue Reading
Namal’s case originated under Ranil’s tenure, not current Govt – Minister Herath
2026-09-08
Minister Vijitha Herath clarified today that the case relating to the arrest of SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa was not filedContinue Reading
Accused in Easter Attacks case file written submissions
2026-09-08
The 24 accused in the Easter Sunday terrorist attack case, facing a total of 23,270 charges, have filed their writtenContinue Reading
Sajith raises fresh concerns over alleged error in 22A petition process
2026-09-08
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that what he described as the rapid erosion of democracy in Sri Lanka couldContinue Reading
Colombo Marathon 2026 to be held alongside National Sports Festival
2026-09-08
The Colombo Marathon- 2026 will take place on September 13 at the Galle Face Grounds, coinciding with the 50th NationalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Human Rights Report Presented at UNHRC
2026-09-08
A report on the human rights situation in Sri Lanka was presented at the 63rd session of the United NationsContinue Reading
Cabinet approves disaster relief loan schemes for cyclone‑hit enterprises
2026-09-08
The Cabinet has approved two major loan schemes to support businesses affected by Cyclone Ditwah, aimed at reactivating micro, smallContinue Reading
Cabinet approves fresh bidding for Sugathadasa track relaying project
2026-09-08
The Cabinet has approved a proposal by the Minister of Sports to call for fresh bids for the project toContinue Reading