OHCHR Report : Amnesty calls for justice on conflict-related sexual violence
2026-01-14
Amnesty International has called on the Sri Lankan government to take urgent action following the release of a new reportContinue Reading
Over 135 women urge President to empower National Women’s Commission
2026-01-14
More than 135 women and women’s organisations have signed a letter addressed to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, demanding urgent actionContinue Reading
Verdict postponed in MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala murder case
2026-01-14
The Gampaha High Court today postponed the verdict in the murder case of the late MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala, who wasContinue Reading
Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke assumes duties as SLMA President
2026-01-14
Dr. Manilka Sumanatilleke assumes duties as the 132nd President of the Sri Lanka Medical Association (SLMA), the oldest and premierContinue Reading
Court halts SLMC’s removal of CMC Councillor for 14 Days
2026-01-14
The Colombo District Court has issued an interim injunction preventing the enforcement of a letter issued by the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Golden Globes : Actor Mark Ruffalo slams Trump as ‘worst human being in the world’
2026-01-14
Hollywood actor Mark Ruffalo recently attended the Golden Globes as a nominee for his performance in HBO’s ‘Task’, but heContinue Reading
Rain expected in a few districts today
2026-01-14
The Department of Meteorology says showery conditions over the island are expected to reduce from tomorrow (15 Jan). As such,Continue Reading
“Only 25 Worldwide” Dudley brings Phantom Centenary Edition to Sri Lanka
2026-01-13
Sri Lankan businessman Dudley Sirisena has revealed that his newly acquired Rolls-Royce is a rare Phantom Centenary Edition, produced toContinue Reading
President, PM hold talks with Teachers’ unions on Education Reform Process
2026-01-13
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya and representatives of teachers’ trade unions was heldContinue Reading
Monk claims Trump connection: “Govt destroying country, I’ll tell Trump”
2026-01-13
The Chief Incumbent of Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Walawahangunawewe Dhammarathana Thera, while criticising the government’s proposed education reforms, claimed he couldContinue Reading
T20 World Cup standoff: Bangladesh refuse to Budge on India venues
2026-01-13
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refused to withdraw its demand to relocate its T20 World Cup matches out of India,Continue Reading
26-year-old Swedish woman dies after falling from Negombo Hotel
2026-01-13
A 26-year-old Swedish national has died after falling from a hotel building in the Negombo area, Police said. According toContinue Reading
Import Tax cheats under fire as Customs, IRD join forces
2026-01-13
Sri Lanka Customs and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a jointContinue Reading
China donates school uniform fabric for 4.4 million students
2026-01-13
The official ceremony to hand over school uniform fabric for 2026, donated by the Government of China, was held todayContinue Reading
Manoj Nanayakkara appointed Chief Scout Commissioner of Sri Lanka
2026-01-13
Attorney-at-Law Manoj Nanayakkara has been appointed as the new Chief Scout Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. The appointmentContinue Reading
Mihintale Thera visits CID over alleged remarks targeting him
2026-01-13
The chief incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Walawahangunawewe Dhammarathana Thera, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connectionContinue Reading
Digital fuel card pilot program for Govt vehicles
2026-01-13
A new digital card system will be introduced to supply fuel for vehicles belonging to government institutions, starting with aContinue Reading
New contracts to be awarded for currency exchange counters at BIA
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to operate foreign currency exchange counters at the newly developedContinue Reading