147 Years of Rivalry: Oxford College of Business Powers the Battle of the Blues 2026
2026-02-17
Oxford College of Business (OCB) has been named the Platinum Sponsor of the 147th Battle of the Blues, reinforcing itsContinue Reading
IMF MD engages with Cyclone-Affected Communities during Visit to Sri Lanka
2026-02-17
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva commenced her official engagements in Sri Lanka with field visits to areasContinue Reading
Train drivers to strike from midnight today
2026-02-17
Train drivers have decided to withdraw from train operations starting tonight. During a meeting held for newly recruited drivers, theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Parliament passes Bill to Abolish MPs’ Pensions
2026-02-17
The Bill to abolish the pensions of Members of Parliament was passed in Parliament today, marking a significant legislative stepContinue Reading
Importers dispute deputy minister’s claim over vehicle tax changes
2026-02-17
The Vehicle Importers Association of Sri Lanka (VIASL) has responded to recent remarks by Prof. Anil Jayantha, noting that whileContinue Reading
President, IMF Chief hold talks in Colombo
2026-02-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Kristalina Georgieva and her delegation at the Presidential SecretariatContinue Reading
Sri Lanka begins local production of cancer-detection drug FDG
2026-02-17
Sri Lanka has commenced local production of FDG (Fluoro Deoxy Glucose), a radiopharmaceutical primarily used in the early detection andContinue Reading
JICA yet to greenlight LRT project : Foreign Minister
2026-02-17
The Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA) has yet to provide final clearance for the proposed Colombo Light Rail Transit (LRT)Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Super 8 schedule confirmed; tickets now available online
2026-02-17
Sri Lanka’s Super 8 fixtures at the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 have been confirmed, with tickets for allContinue Reading
Lane Closures on Southern Expressway: Notice to Motorists
2026-02-17
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced intermittent lane closures on the Southern Expressway due to maintenanceContinue Reading
President meets UK’s Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy
2026-02-17
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake met visiting United Kingdom Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy at the Presidential Secretariat this morning, theContinue Reading
Acting Registrar arrested over Rs. 500 alleged bribe
2026-02-17
An Acting Registrar of Births and Deaths Registrar attached to the Alayadivembu Divisional Secretariat has been arrested on allegations ofContinue Reading
Japanese delegation calls on President, discussions focus on export-industrial corridor
2026-02-17
A high-level Japanese delegation paid a courtesy call on President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (17) at the Presidential Secretariat.Continue Reading
Jinthupitiya shooting: 02 Police officers accused of dereliction of duty granted bail
2026-02-17
Two police officers were arrested for allegedly failing to perform their duties at the time of a shooting in JinthupitiyaContinue Reading
President leaves for India
2026-02-17
President Anura Kumara Disanayaka arrives in India today for the AI Impact Summit 2026 – the first summit of itsContinue Reading
Sajith backs Pensions for MPs; says Retirees being neglected
2026-02-17
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said in Parliament that while the Government has brought forward a Bill to abolish pensions forContinue Reading
“Akuregoda murder isolated incident, no threat to national security” – Minister
2026-02-17
Public Security Minister Ananda Wijepala today said the double murder of a lawyer and his wife in Akuregoda was anContinue Reading