70th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army assumes duties
2026-08-05
Major General Dinesh Udugama of the Gajaba Regiment assumed duties as the 70th Chief of Staff of the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Shanakiyan questions double standards in loan recovery
2026-08-05
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam today questioned why state‑owned banks apply harsh recovery laws against small borrowers while allowing politicallyContinue Reading
‘CAPTAIN C’ : Cey‑Nor hands over USD 234,000 vessel to Mauritius
2026-08-05
The state‑owned Cey‑Nor institution has marked a major export milestone with the official handover of a 55‑foot fishing vessel “CAPTAINContinue Reading
Prashant Kishor: How India’s top Election strategist became a lawmaker
2026-08-05
Prashant Kishor, one of India’s best-known political strategists, has won his first election and is set to enter the BiharContinue Reading
Belarusian news outlet retracts articles on Sri Lankan diplomat after court dispute
2026-08-05
Independent Belarusian news outlet European Radio for Belarus (Euroradio) has permanently removed articles concerning senior Sri Lankan diplomat Sanaka Samarasinha,Continue Reading
What is former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam accused of?
2026-08-05
Former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has been arrested on corruption charges during his tenure as Senior Presidential Adviser (Administrative Reforms),Continue Reading
Sri Lanka, India exchange USD 350M credit agreements
2026-08-05
Sri Lanka and India today exchanged agreements on INR‑denominated Lines of Credit worth USD 350 million, forming part of theContinue Reading
Strict tuition ban during A/L and Scholarship Exams
2026-08-05
The Department of Examinations has announced strict prohibitions on conducting tuition classes and related activities during the upcoming 2026 G.C.E.Continue Reading
Court of Appeal rejects revision pleas against Johnston Fernando
2026-08-05
The Court of Appeal has rejected revision applications filed by three individuals, including former Minister of Cooperative and Internal TradeContinue Reading
Amber flood warning issued for Mahaweli River Basin
2026-08-05
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning, cautioning of a minor flood risk in the Mahaweli River Basin. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka Wildlife Festival 2026 showcases Island’s natural heritage in London
2026-08-05
Sri Lanka’s rich wildlife heritage, conservation efforts, and nature tourism potential were spotlighted at the Sri Lanka Wildlife Festival 2026,Continue Reading
MAS Holdings backs French textile recycler Syntetica in $30 million funding round
2026-08-05
French deeptech company Syntetica, which is pioneering solutions to recycle complex textile waste, has raised $30 million in Series AContinue Reading
Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam arrested
2026-08-05
Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam was taken into custody this morning when he appeared before the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
Police seek public help to arrest suspect in Meetiyagoda shooting
2026-08-05
Police have appealed to the public for assistance in locating a 39‑year‑old resident of Hikkaduwa wanted in connection with theContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against US Dollar
2026-08-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (05), compared to Tuesday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading
Supreme Court dismisses petition to postpone A/L exam
2026-08-05
The Supreme Court today ordered that a fundamental rights petition filed seeking to postpone the upcoming GCE Advanced Level ExaminationContinue Reading
Free Lawyers warns bail provisions in Anti‑Corruption Bill threaten rights, risk prison crisis
2026-08-05
The Free Lawyers Organization has issued a strong warning that proposed bail provisions in the Anti‑Corruption (Amendment) Bill pose seriousContinue Reading
Amnesty calls for justice 20 years after Muttur aid worker killings
2026-08-05
Twenty years after 17 aid workers from the French humanitarian association Action contre la Faim (ACF) were killed in Muttur,Continue Reading