India allocates ₹4 billion in grants and loans to Sri Lanka in 2026/27 Budget
2026-02-01
The Government of India has proposed a total of ₹4 billion (approximately LKR 15 billion) in grants and loans toContinue Reading
Police summon Shiranthi Rajapaksa to FCID, Namal Rajapaksa to CID
2026-02-01
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) on February 3,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka removes night work restrictions for women over 18
2026-02-01
A special Gazette notification has been issued permitting the employment of women over the age of 18 for night workContinue Reading
Traders oppose govt plan to transfer economic centre management
2026-02-01
Business owners at economic centres voiced strong opposition to the government’s plan to transfer management of their centres to aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s T20 World Cup 2026 squad officially submitted to ICC
2026-02-01
Official: Sri Lanka have formally submitted their squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 to the ICC 🇱🇰🏏
Severe lightning alert for 7 districts
2026-02-01
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle andContinue Reading
Govt committed to clearing illegal settlements in tank reserves: Minister Lalkantha
2026-02-01
The government is committed to removing settlements encroaching on tank reserves to protect the country’s irrigation systems, Minister of Agriculture,Continue Reading
Buddha relics from Gujarat to be exhibited at Gangaramaya Temple from February 4
2026-02-01
Sacred Relics of the Buddha from Gujarat, India, to be open for Public Veneration at Gangaramaya temple from the 04thContinue Reading
ICC T20 World Cup trophy arrives in Jaffna today: full schedule
2026-02-01
The ICC Men’s T20 World Cup trophy is set to arrive in Jaffna today as part of the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka signs landmark agreement to increase plantation wages
2026-02-01
Sri Lanka on Friday signed a landmark agreement to raise the daily wage of plantation workers to 1,750 rupees, aContinue Reading
Two Arrested with Over 5 Kilograms of Heroin in Bentota
2026-02-01
Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers arrested two men and seized more than 5 kilograms of heroin during an early morningContinue Reading
14 Behind Bars After Fake CID Officers Heist Temple Statue
2026-02-01
Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with the theft of a priceless antique Buddha statue from the Kahapathwala KebilithigodaContinue Reading
Weather today: Rain expected in several areas
2026-02-01
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 FEBRUARY2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 February 2026 Showers will occur at times in Northern,Continue Reading
Foundation stone laid for ‘FIFA Arena’ mini pitch in Negombo
2026-02-01
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) marked a milestone for grassroots sports on Saturday, laying the foundation stone forContinue Reading
Once inmates, now tourists? Bogambara Prison opens doors to investors
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka is set to call for investment proposals to redevelop the historic Bogambara Prison, with plans to transform theContinue Reading
February: Fuel price reduced
2026-01-31
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has revised fuel prices with effect from midnight on Saturday (31), reducing the prices ofContinue Reading
India sends 10 more Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka for post-Ditwah rebuilding
2026-01-31
India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka to support reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, theContinue Reading
Auditor General decision postponed to February 3 – Minister
2026-01-31
The Constitutional Council will study the proposal submitted by the President regarding the appointment to the post of Auditor GeneralContinue Reading