Woman in Turkey claims Trump is her father, demands DNA test
2026-01-13
A woman in Turkey has filed a paternity lawsuit, claiming that the president of the United States is her biologicalContinue Reading
CHEC Port City pledges $300M for Phase II
2026-01-13
CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately US$300 million in foreignContinue Reading
Two arrested in Rs. 50M Kilinochchi factory fraud
2026-01-13
Two suspects connected to a financial fraud in Kilinochchi have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The arrestContinue Reading
SriLankan unveils new livery promoting Nawam Perahera
2026-01-13
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has unveiled a landmark international branding initiative to promote the Colombo NawamContinue Reading
CPA raises concerns over delay in Auditor General appointment
2026-01-13
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has raised concerns about the emerging institutional deadlock between the President and the ConstitutionalContinue Reading
“He might have to stay long, no one will give Thambili” Govt to Wimal
2026-01-13
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said there will be no Cabinet reshuffle despite protests against the government’s education reform program.Continue Reading
Cabinet approves higher minimum prices for Samba, Keeri Samba paddy
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the minimum purchasing prices for Samba and Keeri Samba paddy, followingContinue Reading
LPL Player Draft : New announcement from SLC
2026-01-13
The player draft for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held on March 22,Continue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued for 5 districts
2026-01-13
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Colombo, Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts. There mayContinue Reading
Education reforms for Grade 6 pushed to 2027 – Cabinet
2026-01-13
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the Cabinet has decided to implement proposed education reforms for Grade 6 starting inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka develops first locally engineered eVTOL aircraft
2026-01-13
Sri Lanka has entered a new era in aviation and innovation with the design, development, and manufacturing of its first-everContinue Reading
US announces additional $2M in aid for cyclone relief
2026-01-13
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affectedContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee appreciates further against the US Dollar
2026-01-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (13 Jan), compared to Monday. According to officialContinue Reading
Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe assumes new role at SLFP
2026-01-13
Former Member of Parliament, President’s Counsel Wijeyadasa Rajapakshe, assumed duties as a Senior Vice President of the Sri Lanka FreedomContinue Reading
Grade 6 admission appeals open until Jan. 25
2026-01-13
The Ministry of Education has announced that, based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, the firstContinue Reading
Over 94,000 tourists arrivals in the first 11 days of January
2026-01-13
Over 94,000 tourist arrivals have been recorded within the first 11 days of January 2026, according to official data fromContinue Reading
Two foreigners arrested with insects, chemicals at Horton Plains
2026-01-13
Two foreign nationals were arrested after officials of the Horton Plains National Park discovered insect specimens, chemicals, and equipment usedContinue Reading
Namal accuses Lal Kantha of insulting Buddhism, violating ICCPR Act
2026-01-13
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa alleges Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands and Irrigation K.D. Lal Kantha hasContinue Reading