Passport issuance resumes as Immigration system restored
2026-08-11
The sudden breakdown in the computer system of the Department of Immigration and Emigration that occurred this morning has beenContinue Reading
Mano Ganesan questions ‘selective enforcement’ after Sagara Kariyawasam arrest
2026-08-11
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader MP Mano Ganesan has raised concerns over what he described as selective enforcement of theContinue Reading
University of Colombo student files Rs. 5m compensation case over alleged exam irregularities
2026-08-11
A higher diploma student has filed a compensation case before the Nugegoda District Court against the University of Colombo administration,Continue Reading
President to meet BASL on judicial retirement age proposal
2026-08-11
A special discussion is scheduled to take place tomorrow (12) between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Bar Association ofContinue Reading
More than 100 killed as strong earthquake strikes western Colombia
2026-08-11
More than 100 people were killed after a powerful earthquake struck western Colombia on Monday (Aug 10), toppling buildings, damagingContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-08-11
Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle and Matara districts today (11). Continue Reading
Property damage from recent prison unrest exceeds Rs. 255 million
2026-08-10
Property damage from recent unrest at five prisons has been estimated at more than Rs. 255 million, with the Negombo,Continue Reading
Police release details of Malaysia arrest of wanted organised crime suspect
2026-08-10
Police have released details of the arrest in Malaysia of an organised crime suspect wanted in Sri Lanka under RedContinue Reading
Powerful earthquake sparks evacuations in Colombia
2026-08-10
A 7.4-magnitude earthquake was recorded Monday in western Colombia, according to the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS), with tremors feltContinue Reading
Malinga’s Test debut recalled as cricket returns to Darwin after 22 years
2026-08-10
Test cricket is set to return to Darwin on Thursday, 22 years after Sri Lanka’s Test against Australia at theContinue Reading
Lagalla water project nearing completion, to benefit 6,500 families
2026-08-10
A long-delayed water supply project in Lagalla is nearing completion and is expected to provide drinking water to more thanContinue Reading
Cardinal opposes death penalty, backs justice for Easter Sunday victims
2026-08-10
Colombo Archbishop Malcolm Cardinal Ranjith has said the Catholic Church does not support the imposition of the death penalty, whileContinue Reading
SLPP General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam released on bail
2026-08-10
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam, who was arrested by the Central Criminal Investigation Bureau (CCIB)Continue Reading
Death penalty for drug offences discussed at ‘Ratama Ekata’ National Operations Council
2026-08-10
The government is considering the death penalty for drug-related offences as part of a tougher response to the growing threatContinue Reading
Committee on Ways and Means calls for tax administration reforms and digitalization
2026-08-10
The Committee on Ways and Means has underscored the urgent need to modernize Sri Lanka’s tax administration through digital technology,Continue Reading
Capacity‑building programme for Sri Lankan gem & jewellery sector concludes in India
2026-08-10
A 29‑member delegation of professionals from Sri Lanka’s Gem and Jewellery sector has successfully completed a specialised Training and Capacity‑BuildingContinue Reading
Government Printing Department to unveil new printing machine, revamped website
2026-08-10
The Department of Government Printing is set to enhance its operational capacity with the commissioning of a newly installed two‑sidedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to connect Battery Energy Storage Systems to National Grid in September
2026-08-10
Sri Lanka is expected to begin connecting commercial-scale Battery Energy Storage Systems (BESS) to the national electricity grid in earlyContinue Reading