No formal ruling needed on Protection of Occupants, Rent Repeal bills : SC
2026-02-17
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne informed Parliament today (17) that the Supreme Court has determined there is no need to issue aContinue Reading
UK Deputy Prime Minister Lammy arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-02-17
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago on a briefContinue Reading
Tourist killed in wild elephant attack
2026-02-17
A 64-year-old Hungarian national has been killed in a wild elephant attack in the Pidurangala area of Sigiriya. The manContinue Reading
Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill to be debated today
2026-02-17
The Second Reading of the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill will be taken up for debate today. Last week, Speaker Dr.Continue Reading
2025 GCE O/L Exam begins today
2026-02-17
The 2025 General Certificate of Education Ordinary Level (GCE O/L) examination began today at 3,545 examination centers across the island.Continue Reading
Weather: Low-Pressure area in South Bay of Bengal brings more showers
2026-02-17
A low-pressure area has formed over the central parts of the southern Bay of Bengal, southeast of Sri Lanka, influencingContinue Reading
Arnold Salutes Sri Lanka’s Spirit, Points to Key Problem to Fix
2026-02-17
Former Sri Lanka cricketer and commentator Russel Arnold said Sri Lanka’s fightback against Australia was built on character, smart middle-oversContinue Reading
“Hats Off to Him” Marsh praises Pathum, reveals what went wrong
2026-02-17
Australia captain Mitchell Marsh conceded his side were outplayed after their defeat to Sri Lanka in the ICC Men’s T20Continue Reading
Pathum Nissanka hails team plan after century powers Sri Lanka into Super 8
2026-02-17
Pathum Nissanka said clarity in planning and backing their understanding of conditions helped Sri Lanka secure a crucial win andContinue Reading
Pakistan Minister Naqvi thanks President AKD for facilitating T20 match participation
2026-02-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said the visit of Pakistan’s Federal Minister for Interior and Narcotics Control, Syed Mohsin Raza Naqvi,Continue Reading
GMOA Accuses Govt of ‘Arrogant’ Approach, Intensifies Trade Union Action
2026-02-16
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced plans to intensify its trade union action, accusing the government and theContinue Reading
Oxford College of Business Secures Gold at TAGS Awards 2025 and Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Reporting Excellence
2026-02-16
Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education provider, has been honoured with the Gold Award inContinue Reading
From 27 Sri 8182 to Rolls-Royce: Rathna Group Owner Looks Back
2026-02-16
Rathna Group owner Maithripala Lankeshwara has shared an emotional account of his journey from humble beginnings to importing what isContinue Reading
No vehicle tax hike; only shift in SSCL collection point — Deputy Minister
2026-02-16
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha has clarified that recent claims regarding a tax hike on vehicleContinue Reading
President to travel to India tomorrow for AI Impact Summit
2026-02-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to India tomorrow (Feb. 17) at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra ModiContinue Reading
Weather: Advisory for low-pressure area, southeast of Sri Lanka
2026-02-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for a low-pressure area over the central parts of the southContinue Reading
IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-02-16
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago. According to theContinue Reading
853 arrested in islandwide Police operations on Sunday
2026-02-16
Police arrested 853 suspects during islandwide operations conducted yesterday (15). A total of 31,525 individuals were searched during the operations,Continue Reading