Putin accepts credentials of Sri Lanka’s ambassador in Moscow
2026-01-20
Sri Lanka’s Ambassador to the Russian Federation, Shobini Gunasekera, presented her Letters of Credence to Russian President Vladimir Putin atContinue Reading
Three Pettah traders fined for selling fake ‘Victoria’s Secret’ perfume
2026-01-20
Colombo Additional Magistrate Lahiru Silva fined three traders from Pettah a total of Rs. 600,000 for possessing, distributing, and sellingContinue Reading
400 tons of biodegradable, 200 tons of other waste reach Kerawalapitiya each day
2026-01-20
Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara on Tuesday called for a structured and long-term approach to solid waste management after inspecting theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to send 1,000 caregivers to Israel with monthly salaries over Rs. 600,000
2026-01-20
Sri Lanka plans to deploy 1,000 Sri Lankans for home-based caregiving jobs in Israel in 2026, the Sri Lanka BureauContinue Reading
World Bank projects slower growth for Sri Lanka in 2026-27
2026-01-20
Growth in Sri Lanka is expected to decelerate to 3.5 per cent in 2026 and 3.1 per cent in 2027,Continue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee steady against the US dollar
2026-01-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (20 Jan) compared to Monday. According to official CentralContinue Reading
17,000 suspects referred to community correction in 2025 : Justice Minister
2026-01-20
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says that 17,000 suspects connected to various crimes were remanded last year and then referred toContinue Reading
National minimum wage for private sector to increase
2026-01-20
The Department of Labour has announced that the national minimum wage in the private sector will increase from Rs. 27,000Continue Reading
Three locally manufactured bombs found in Anuradhapura house
2026-01-20
Three locally manufactured bombs found at the house of a former commando soldier, located at Matale Junction in Anuradhapura, haveContinue Reading
Traffic restrictions in Moratuwa for St. Sebastian’s procession today
2026-01-20
The Sri Lanka Police has announced traffic restrictions in view of the 151st Annual Procession of the St. Sebastian’s ChurchContinue Reading
Govt defends high taxes and demurrage fees on vehicle imports
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena today questioned the government on the 3% tax that is added when imported vehicles are releasedContinue Reading
Govt ready to debate No Confidence Motion against PM
2026-01-20
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Ratnayake, says the government is prepared to allocate time during parliament sessions this weekContinue Reading
Parliament told Dumbara Prison holds 2,246 inmates in space for 699
2026-01-20
Opposition MP Chamindrani Kiriella yesterday (19 Jan) raised a series of questions in Parliament to Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate increases to Rs. 313
2026-01-20
The Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (20 Jan), comparedContinue Reading
Supreme Court to hear Mahindananda’s appeal in March
2026-01-20
Former minister Mahindananda Aluthgamage and former Lanka Sathosa Chairman Nalin Fernando, who have been sentenced to imprisonment over corruption charges,Continue Reading
Mano urges France to address discrimination against Malaiyaha Sri Lankans
2026-01-20
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader MP Mano Ganesan met French Ambassador to Sri Lanka Rémi Lambert at his residence, accompaniedContinue Reading
Over 158,000 tourist arrivals recorded in first 18 days of January
2026-01-20
A total of 158,787 tourist arrivals have been recorded during the first 18 days of 2026, according to the SriContinue Reading
Air quality turns unhealthy in several areas
2026-01-20
Air quality in many urban areas across Sri Lanka remained at slightly unhealthy levels over the past 24 hours, accordingContinue Reading