Leading rice mill fined Rs. 1 million over 2022 Nadu rice price violation
2026-08-07
A rice supplier has been fined Rs. 1 million by the Polonnaruwa Magistrate’s Court after being found guilty of supplyingContinue Reading
COPF approves Auditor General’s salary, calls for independent pay commission
2026-08-07
Parliament’s Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the proposed salary of the Auditor General while urging the government toContinue Reading
President orders joint mechanism to address prison security, inmate welfare
2026-08-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed the establishment of a joint mechanism to address prison security, inmate welfare and emergencyContinue Reading
3,791 specialist doctors left Sri Lanka between 2020 and 2025, Parliament told
2026-08-07
A total of 3,791 specialist doctors left Sri Lanka between 2020 and 2025, Deputy Health Minister Hansaka Wijemuni told ParliamentContinue Reading
28 inmates injured in Pallansena unrest transferred to Welikada Prison Hospital
2026-08-07
Twenty-eight inmates injured during unrest at Pallansena Prison have been transferred to the Welikada Prison Hospital for treatment, authorities said.Continue Reading
Govt to prioritise teacher recruitment for shortage-hit provinces by end of 2026
2026-08-07
The government will prioritise teacher recruitment by the end of this year to address shortages in the Northern, North CentralContinue Reading
Judiciary Amendment Bill gazetted to raise other judges’ retirement age, expand High Court
2026-08-07
The Government has gazetted the Judicature (Amendment) Bill proposing to increase the number of High Court Judges and raise theContinue Reading
Police warn public against fake traffic violation messages and online scams
2026-08-07
Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to remain vigilant against phishing attacks and online scams after receiving complaints aboutContinue Reading
Govt plans official sports tourism calendar to boost visitor arrivals
2026-08-07
The Government is planning to introduce an official national sports and events calendar and establish a Destination Management Office (DMO)Continue Reading
‘Keep Calm, Keep Moving’: Deputy Minister assures apparel industry’s resilience
2026-08-07
Deputy Minister of Industry Chathuranga Abeysinghe says Sri Lanka’s apparel industry remains resilient despite recent developments involving Hela Apparel HoldingsContinue Reading
Wild elephant calf stays by injured mother’s side during treatment for gunshot wounds
2026-08-07
Wildlife officials have provided medical treatment to a female wild elephant that sustained gunshot wounds to both of her frontContinue Reading
Heavy rain, strong winds forecast for several areas
2026-08-07
The Department of Meteorology has forecast showers and strong winds across several parts of the country over the next 36Continue Reading
No Tickets Needed: Free Entry for Sri Lanka-India Tests
2026-08-07
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced free public admission for the upcoming ICC World Test Championship Test series between SriContinue Reading
Legal procedures completed for 03 Sri Lankans rescued from Human Traffickers in Ethiopia
2026-08-07
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Addis Ababa says all judicial procedures and consular formalities relating to the three SriContinue Reading
20 Sri Lankan students selected to study Hindi in India
2026-08-07
Twenty Sri Lankan students have been selected to study Hindi in India under the Government of India’s “Propagation of HindiContinue Reading
Fitch affirms SLIC Life’s ‘CCC+’ IFS, withdraws rating
2026-08-07
Fitch Ratings has affirmed Sri Lanka Insurance Corporation Life Limited’s (SLIC Life) international Insurer Financial Strength (IFS) Rating at ‘CCC+’Continue Reading
Hela closure: BOI assures jobs of 3,674 former Hela employees are secure
2026-08-07
The Board of Investment (BOI) has assured that the jobs of 3,674 employees formerly attached to Hela Clothing (Pvt) LtdContinue Reading
UNP concerned about Akila’s security in prison, seeks meeting
2026-08-07
The United National Party (UNP) has written to prison officials requesting security for its Senior Vice Chairman, Akila Viraj Kariyawasam,Continue Reading