Colombo inflation rises to 2.3% in January
2026-01-30
Inflation in Colombo rose to 2.3% in January, up from 2.1% in December, according to data released by the DepartmentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka posts US$1.7bn current account surplus in 2025 despite trade deficit
2026-01-30
Sri Lanka’s current account recorded a marginal surplus in December 2025, contributing to a provisional annual surplus of US$ 1.7Continue Reading
20 Local government representatives complete governance training in India
2026-01-30
Twenty local government representatives from Sri Lanka’s upcountry region have completed a 10-day capacity-building programme at the National Institute ofContinue Reading
Apple to make foldable iPhone, Nikkei Asia reports
2026-01-30
Apple is shifting its production focus to three high-end iPhone models for 2026, including its first-ever foldable iPhone, while delayingContinue Reading
Sri Lankan arrested in Israel over alleged rape of special needs schoolgirl
2026-01-30
A Sri Lankan national has been arrested in Israel over allegations of rape of a schoolgirl enrolled at a specialContinue Reading
Wild elephant rescued from garbage pit in Digampathaha
2026-01-30
A wild elephant that managed to enter the Digampathaha garbage dumping site in Dambulla by breaking through an electric fenceContinue Reading
Beijing Capital Airlines to launch flights to Sri Lanka
2026-01-30
Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) is set to welcome Beijing Capital Airlines as the newest addition to its airline roster, withContinue Reading
Four arrested over fatal street racing accident in Horana
2026-01-30
Four suspects have been arrested in connection with the dangerous motorcycle racing incident that occurred near the Junction on theContinue Reading
Former Sri Lankan Cricketer in USA T20 World Cup Squad
2026-01-30
The USA has officially announced its 15-member squad for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka andContinue Reading
Coconut Oil tax cut may boost low-quality imports, rights group warns
2026-01-30
Consumer Rights groups have warned that the government’s proposal to remove the special tax on coconut oil and palm oilContinue Reading
Probe launched into leaked term exam papers in Central Province
2026-01-30
The Central Provincial Education Department has launched an investigation into the premature release of Grade 10 exam papers for Science,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Police face shortage of nearly 32,000 officers: IGP
2026-01-30
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya says that the Sri Lanka Police is currently facing a shortage of nearly 32,000Continue Reading
Air Force Commander inspects construction of new Children’s Ward at Apeksha Hospital
2026-01-30
The Commander of the Air Force, Air Marshal Bandu Edirisinghe, conducted a special inspection on Thursday (29 January 2026) ofContinue Reading
Can the EU take on Musk over AI “undressing” feature?
2026-01-30
“I was involuntarily undressed by Elon Musk’s Grok on X,” Swedish Deputy Prime Minister Ebba Busch said in a recentContinue Reading
Commercial High Court issues enjoining order to protect copyright of “Rhythm of Guitar”
2026-01-30
The Commercial High Court of Colombo, presided over by Amali Ranaweera, has issued an enjoining order restraining Suresh Maliadda andContinue Reading
RTI Commission orders release of Katana water project loan agreement
2026-01-30
The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has ordered Sri Lanka’s Department of External Resources (DER) to release a 2017 loanContinue Reading
Hunger strike: Another School Dev. Officer hospitalised
2026-01-30
A third participant in the ongoing hunger strike by School Development Officers has been hospitalised this morning (Jan. 30) afterContinue Reading
Johnston Fernando and sons further remanded
2026-01-30
Former Minister Johnston Fernando, his two sons have been further remanded until February 13 by the Wattala Magistrate’s Court. TwoContinue Reading