US launches Fresh Strikes on Iran as Tensions Escalate
2026-09-01
The United States military has launched a new round of strikes against targets in Iran, marking a renewed escalation betweenContinue Reading
22nd Amendment: More details from Supreme Court proceedings
2026-09-01
The Supreme Court today began considering 67 petitions challenging the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, with several procedural andContinue Reading
Over 88,000 affected by dry weather across six districts
2026-09-01
More than 88,000 people have been affected by prevailing dry weather conditions across six districts, according to the Disaster ManagementContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Public Debt Rises to Nearly Rs. 33 Trillion
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka’s total gross public debt increased to nearly Rs. 33 trillion by the end of June 2026, according toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, China to sign MoU on immigration cooperation
2026-09-01
The Cabinet has approved a proposal for Sri Lanka and China to enter into a bilateral Memorandum of Understanding onContinue Reading
Rs. 5.8bn World Bank-backed project to rehabilitate 296 irrigation tanks
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka has begun rehabilitating 296 minor irrigation tanks under a World Bank-funded programme aimed at strengthening irrigation infrastructure andContinue Reading
Customs seizes over 200,000 Chinese cigarettes concealed in metal doors
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka Customs has seized more than 200,000 Chinese-made cigarettes concealed inside metal doors imported from China. The detection wasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka exports to India grow 7.2% to USD 669mn in first seven months
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka’s merchandise exports to India increased by 7.22% year-on-year during the first seven months of 2026, reaching US$669.36 million,Continue Reading
22A an Attempt to Establish One-Party Rule, Sajith Says
2026-09-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of attempting to undermine judicial independence through the proposed 22nd Amendment toContinue Reading
Chief Justice’s decision a ‘Knock’ to Govt’s 22A Argument: Gammanpila
2026-09-01
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila has questioned the government’s argument that the proposed 22nd Amendment is aimed at retainingContinue Reading
BASL pays tribute to Justice Gurusinghe, urges Supreme Court elevation
2026-09-01
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) today paid tribute to Justice Rathanapriya Gurusinghe on his retirement from the CourtContinue Reading
Appeal filed over DNA test order in Chamika Karunaratne case
2026-09-01
An appeal has been lodged in the Colombo Civil Appellate High Court challenging the order of the Colombo District Court,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka-U.S. Air Forces to stage fusion concert in Colombo
2026-09-01
A vibrant evening of music and cultural exchange is set to unfold as the Sri Lanka Air Force Performing ArtsContinue Reading
Three missing schoolgirls from Balangoda found in Trincomalee
2026-09-01
Three 17-year-old schoolgirls who were reported missing from the Pinnawala-Ellarawa area in Balangoda have been found in Trincomalee, Ada DeranaContinue Reading
Pillayan further remanded until September 15
2026-09-01
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, along with two Army intelligence informants, has been ordered to remain in remandContinue Reading
Tech City : Homagama bypass, biotech road works to be finished
2026-09-01
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Transport, Highways, and Urban Development to complete remainingContinue Reading
Community Based Corrections Act to be amended to address repeat offenders
2026-09-01
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication of the Community Based Corrections (Amendment) Bill in the government gazette andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to review 1897 Quarantine Law for new amendments
2026-09-01
Sri Lanka’s Cabinet has approved the appointment of a review committee to propose amendments to the country’s Quarantine and PreventionContinue Reading