Singapore court orders Bloomberg to pay $356,000 to ministers in defamation case
2026-07-14
A Singapore court has awarded Home Affairs Minister K Shanmugam and Manpower Minister Tan See Leng damages of S$230,000 (US$177,874)Continue Reading
Court of Appeal postpones hearing of Suresh Sallay’s petition
2026-07-14
The Court of Appeal has ordered that further consideration of the petition filed by former State Intelligence Service Director SureshContinue Reading
No VIP Security for Gnanasara Thera, 10 others: Minister
2026-07-14
Cabinet Spokesman, Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said not all individuals named in a recent media report on VIP security are currentlyContinue Reading
Cabinet approves $7.26 Mn contract for BIA terminal expansion
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved awarding a contract to M/s Maga Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd to complete the expansion ofContinue Reading
Cabinet awards Rs. 4.99 Bn contract for Warakapola bypass completion
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a contract to complete the remaining works of the Warakapola BypassContinue Reading
Fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Summit in 2027 to be held in Sri Lanka
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka will host the Fourth BIMSTEC Agriculture Ministers’ Meeting and Senior Officials’ Meeting on 17 and 18 March 2027,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka secures $35 Mn ADB loan and grants for rooftop solar project
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved agreements to finance the “Grid‑Based Rooftop Solar Power and Virtual Net Meter Reading” project,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka approves national policy to combat financial crimes
2026-07-14
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the National Policy on Preventing Money Laundering, Combating the Financing of Terrorism, and CounteringContinue Reading
Govt yet to decide on judges’ retirement age extension: Nalinda
2026-07-14
The Government has not yet taken a final decision on the proposal to increase the retirement age of judges, CabinetContinue Reading
National digital portal for co‑operative member registration launched
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka today marked a major step in modernizing its co‑operative movement with the launch of the National Digital PortalContinue Reading
ETF opens applications for vocational training grants for 2025 A/L students
2026-07-14
The Employees’ Trust Fund (ETF) Board has announced financial assistance of up to Rs. 50,000 for children of active membersContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-07-14
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (14), compared to Monday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
Health Ministry to appoint 228 public health management assistants
2026-07-14
The Ministry of Health will award appointments to 228 Public Health Management Assistants under its human resource development programme, atContinue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave Report highlights continuing failure of accountability – ITJP
2026-07-14
The International Truth and Justice Project (ITJP) has launched a new report underscoring Sri Lanka’s persistent failure to investigate enforcedContinue Reading
UAE plans to build new ports, oil hubs in Gulf of Oman to bypass Strait of Hormuz closure – report
2026-07-14
The United Arab Emirates is planning to build a new port and container terminal on the opposite side of theContinue Reading
Police seek public help to arrest suspect in Dambulla Secretariat break‑in
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the break‑inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka invites global bids for 250 MW battery storage project
2026-07-14
Sri Lanka has launched an international tender to develop a 250 MW/1,000 MWh Standalone Battery Energy Storage System (BESS), markingContinue Reading
The story behind Erling Haaland carrying ‘Raccoon’ all the way home from FIFA World Cup 2026
2026-07-14
Norway’s historic run at the FIFA World Cup 2026 may have ended in the quarter-finals, but striker Erling Haaland stillContinue Reading