JICA yet to greenlight LRT project : Foreign Minister
2026-02-17
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has yet to provide final clearance for the proposed Colombo Light Rail Transit (LRT)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Super 8 schedule confirmed; tickets now available online
2026-02-17
Sri Lanka’s Super 8 fixtures at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have been confirmed, with tickets for allContinue Reading
Lane Closures on Southern Expressway: Notice to Motorists
2026-02-17
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced intermittent lane closures on the Southern Expressway due to maintenanceContinue Reading
President meets UK’s Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy
2026-02-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met visiting United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at the Presidential Secretariat this morning, theContinue Reading
Acting Registrar arrested over Rs. 500 alleged bribe
2026-02-17
An Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths Registrar attached to the Alayadivembu Divisional Secretariat has been arrested on allegations ofContinue Reading
Japanese delegation calls on President, discussions focus on export-industrial corridor
2026-02-17
A high-level Japanese delegation paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat.Continue Reading
Jinthupitiya shooting: 02 Police officers accused of dereliction of duty granted bail
2026-02-17
Two police officers were arrested for allegedly failing to perform their duties at the time of a shooting in JinthupitiyaContinue Reading
President leaves for India
2026-02-17
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka arrives in India today for the AI Impact Summit 2026 – the first summit of itsContinue Reading
Sajith backs Pensions for MPs; says Retirees being neglected
2026-02-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in Parliament that while the Government has brought forward a Bill to abolish pensions forContinue Reading
“Akuregoda murder isolated incident, no threat to national security” – Minister
2026-02-17
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda was anContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with 108 Turtle Eggs in Balapitiya
2026-02-17
A person was arrested by the Sri Lanka Coast Guard with 108 turtle eggs at Randobe in Balapitiya on Tuesday.Continue Reading
Gavaskar, Kapil among 14 Ex-Captains appeal for Fair Treatment of Imran Khan
2026-02-17
Fourteen former international cricket captains, including Sunil Gavaskar and Kapil Dev, have made a public appeal to the Government ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka wins “Best Foreign Award” at International Crafts Fair
2026-02-17
Sri Lanka has won the “Best Foreign Award” among 53 participating countries at the 39th Surajkund International Crafts Fair (SurajkundContinue Reading
Heavy rain alert for Eastern & Uva Provinces
2026-02-17
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain affecting Eastern and Uva provinces, along with the districtsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Japan Sign Economic Cooperation Agreement
2026-02-17
Charting a new path for economic relations between Sri Lanka and Japan, the Sri Lanka–Japan Intergovernmental Economic Policy Dialogue wasContinue Reading
Night mail train derails after colliding with elephant
2026-02-17
The Night Mail train en route from Colombo to Trincomalee derailed early this morning (17) near the 151st milepost inContinue Reading
Lawyer murder : Two brothers arrested, more details revealed
2026-02-17
Police have arrested two brothers accused of transporting the firearm and assisting gunmen in the killing of an attorney andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka named most affordable place to retire in 2026
2026-02-17
Travel + Leisure magazine has named Sri Lanka as the most affordable destination to retire in 2026. The article, citedContinue Reading