What the new Occupant Protection Bill means for landlords & tenants
2026-02-02
Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025 – A Brief Legal Commentary By Delan De Silva, Attorney-at-Law Sri Lanka’s Protection of OccupantsContinue Reading
UNP to launch digital initiative at Sirikotha on Feb. 4
2026-02-02
The United National Party (UNP) will mark a significant step in its digital transformation with a special launch event scheduledContinue Reading
Manning Market goes digital : Online payment system launched
2026-02-02
The Urban Development Authority (UDA) officially launched a new Online Payment System at the Peliyagoda Manning Market today, marking aContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee strengthens slightly against the dollar
2026-02-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 2), compared to Friday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
UK–Sri Lanka trade ties in focus at London forum
2026-02-02
The Sri Lanka–United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London (SLHC),Continue Reading
Lanka Sugar Company refutes rumours about Nugegoda outlet closure
2026-02-02
Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. has issued a special statement denying recent claims circulating on social media regarding the operationsContinue Reading
Protest erupts in Vavuniya against Kivul Oya project
2026-02-02
A large protest was held in Vavuniya today opposing the government’s decision to resume the Kivul Oya Reservoir Development Project.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad : Injury update
2026-02-02
Sri Lanka fast bowler Eshan Malinga is likely to be ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup afterContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee slips slightly
2026-02-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (FebContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for 7 Districts
2026-02-02
Advisory for Severe Lightning Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 12.00 noon 02 February 2026 validContinue Reading
NPP captures Weligama PS chair from SJB in fresh vote
2026-02-02
Chinthaka Hewapathirana of the National People’s Power (NPP) was elected Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha on Monday securing 22Continue Reading
SSC earn promotion back to Tier A after Tier B success
2026-02-02
Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) have earned promotion back to Tier A after building an unassailable lead in the Tier BContinue Reading
Specialist doctors say they will not join GMOA strike
2026-02-02
The Association of Medical Specialists (AMS) said Sunday that none of its members will participate in trade union action announcedContinue Reading
Myanmar scam centres: China executes four Bai family mafia members
2026-02-02
China has executed four members of the Bai family mafia, a notorious crime dynasty operating scam centres in Myanmar. TheyContinue Reading
AG’s Dept. Legal Officers’ Org warns of coordinated campaign targeting AG
2026-02-02
The Attorney General’s Department Legal Officers’ Association has raised concerns over what it described as unfounded and baseless personal attacksContinue Reading
Moves to develop massive Quartz deposit in Monaragala
2026-02-02
A series of immediate steps to secure and integrate a vast quartz deposit in Kotikambokka, Monaragala district, into the nationalContinue Reading
Lapse in appropriations: notice from U.S. Embassy
2026-02-02
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced that it will temporarily limit regular updates on its Facebook page dueContinue Reading
Buddha statue incident: Balangoda Kassapa Thera further remanded
2026-02-02
Four Buddhist monks—including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera, and six others have been further remanded until February 9, 2026, by theContinue Reading