EPF vs pension for private sector: deputy minister clarifies
2026-01-24
Deputy Minister of Labour Mahinda Jayasinghe says the government is paying attention to introducing a pension scheme for employees inContinue Reading
Sajith gives update on latest round of SJB–UNP talks
2026-01-24
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) held another round of discussions today, which the OppositionContinue Reading
70% of Rs. 50,000 Cyclone Ditwah allowance disbursed: PMD
2026-01-24
The President’s Media Division (PMD) says 70% of the Rs. 50,000 allowance approved by the government to help families affectedContinue Reading
Parliament Deputy Secretary General placed on suspension
2026-01-24
The Parliamentary has decided to suspend Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, withContinue Reading
Island-wide doctors’ strike continues for second day
2026-01-24
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said the island-wide doctors’ strike entered its second day today (24) as the governmentContinue Reading
7 arrested with 876kg of illegal shark fish in Sri Lanka
2026-01-24
Seven fishermen were arrested with more than 870 kilograms of illegal shark fish during a special operation conducted at theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka engages Venezuela’s Gil Pinto in first talks since Maduro capture
2026-01-24
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, held a telephone conversation Friday with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto,Continue Reading
Annually, Rs 1.5 bn needed for Dalada Maligawa maintenance – Diyawadana Nilame
2026-01-24
The Chief Lay Custodian of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela, announced that the temple requires anContinue Reading
Lorry driver caught on camera ramming two police officers in Vavuniya
2026-01-24
A viral video circulating on social media shows a lorry hitting two traffic police officers riding a motorcycle on theContinue Reading
250,000 Vehicle Plates Pending: When will yours arrive?
2026-01-24
More than a quarter-million newly registered vehicles in Sri Lanka are currently operating without official number plates following a year-longContinue Reading
Sri Lanka pitches tax holidays, ‘next Dubai’ vision to attract UAE investors
2026-01-24
Sri Lanka is offering tax holidays of up to 15 years and positioning Colombo Port City as a regional financialContinue Reading
10 of 56 bus drivers test positive for drugs in mobile inspections
2026-01-24
Ten out of 56 passenger bus drivers tested through a newly launched mobile laboratory service were found to have usedContinue Reading
Afternoon showers expected in several parts of the island today
2026-01-24
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 24 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 24 January 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Sri Lankan ‘Visa Sharing’ Scheme Ends in Arrest
2026-01-24
A Sri Lankan-origin UK national has been arrested by the Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) police for allegedly facilitating another person’sContinue Reading
Foreign-Made Revolver Seized as Suspect Arrested Over Dehiwala Shooting
2026-01-24
Police have arrested a suspect and seized a foreign-made revolver in connection with a shooting incident in Dehiwala that killedContinue Reading
West Indies Cricket to ban abusive fans from Digital Platforms
2026-01-23
Cricket West Indies said it will restrict social media accounts that engage in cyberbullying, harassment or personal abuse from interactingContinue Reading
Two fishing vessels seized with 270 kg of drugs off southern coast
2026-01-23
Two multi-day fishing vessels transporting more than 270 kilograms of narcotics were seized during a special operation carried out inContinue Reading
US completes withdrawal from WHO
2026-01-23
The United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a joint announcement on ThursdayContinue Reading