Death of Nandana Gunathilaka draws scrutiny, funeral plans changed
2026-01-20
The death of former minister Nandana Gunathilaka has sparked controversy after his family changed funeral arrangements to allow for possibleContinue Reading
Colombo Port access road budget balloons by Rs. 40bn
2026-01-20
Construction of the Colombo Port Access Road has entered its final stages and is expected to be opened to theContinue Reading
Trump calls UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius ‘stupid’ & ‘weak”
2026-01-20
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the United Kingdom’s plan to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius,Continue Reading
Rs. 380 million recovered for migrant workers in 2025 : Deputy Minister
2026-01-20
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra said enforcement efforts by the Sri Lanka Bureau of ForeignContinue Reading
CPC introduces fuel card for state vehicles
2026-01-20
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has introduced a new digital fuel card system for all government vehicles, aimed at improvingContinue Reading
Israel bulldozes UNRWA buildings in occupied East Jerusalem
2026-01-20
Israel has begun bulldozing buildings inside the headquarters of the United Nations agency for Palestinian refugees (UNRWA) in occupied EastContinue Reading
13 arrested for harvesting sea cucumbers in northern seas
2026-01-20
The Sri Lanka Navy has apprehended 13 individuals engaged in illegal night diving to harvest sea cucumbers during a searchContinue Reading
Govt aims to position Sri Lanka as water sports hub : Minister
2026-01-20
Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Sunil Kumara Gamage, stated that the government’s vision to transform Sri Lanka into aContinue Reading
Singapore Airlines expands Colombo services to 10 weekly flights
2026-01-20
Singapore Airlines has expanded its services between Colombo and Singapore with the introduction of three new daytime flights, effective Jan.Continue Reading
Three youths arrested over rape of schoolgirl in Ginigathhena
2026-01-20
Three youths, including two who allegedly raped a Grade 11 schoolgirl on several occasions and another who aided the crime,Continue Reading
Voting rights for Sri Lankans abroad: Govt seeks views
2026-01-20
The Sri Lankan government has invited views and suggestions from Sri Lankan citizens living overseas, civil society organizations, and SriContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for Baseline extension from Kirulapone to Dutugemunu St.
2026-01-20
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the third phase of the Baseline Road extension project. Accordingly, approval was firstContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over shooting at ex-Lotteries Board Director
2026-01-20
A suspect connected to the incident where shots were fired at a jeep carrying former director of the National LotteriesContinue Reading
Sajith alleges conspiracy in Govt rushing NCM against PM Harini
2026-01-20
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has questioned why the government is trying to rush the debate on the no‑confidence motion whenContinue Reading
‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs. 10 million seized at BIA
2026-01-20
A Sri Lankan air passenger carrying a stock of ‘Kush’ drugs worth Rs. 10 million has been arrested at theContinue Reading
Cabinet clears 2026 Budget relief for estate workers
2026-01-20
The Cabinet has granted approval for the relief mechanism proposed in the 2026 Budget to uplift the living standards ofContinue Reading
Harsha urges Govt to proceed with Grade 6 education reforms
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva says the opposition is completely in favour of education reforms, raising concerns over the postponementContinue Reading
Putin accepts credentials of Sri Lanka’s ambassador in Moscow
2026-01-20
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, presented her Letters of Credence to Russian President Vladimir Putin atContinue Reading