Govt hails S&P rating stability as proof of economic recovery and policy consistency
2026-07-29
According to the latest assessment conducted by S&P Global Ratings in July 2026, the Government has successfully maintainedContinue Reading
Police warn public of fake GovPay websites, SMS scams
2026-07-29
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against fake websites and SMS messages designed to resemble the Government’s official GovPayContinue Reading
Heat advisory issued for Eastern Province and five districts tomorrow
2026-07-29
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warm weather advisory for Thursday (30), warning that the heat index is expectedContinue Reading
BASL adopts seven-point resolution on judges’ retirement age proposal
2026-07-29
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has adopted a seven-point resolution outlining its position on the Government’s proposed constitutionalContinue Reading
Govt allocates Rs. 237 million to accelerate ‘Ceylon Tea Village’ project
2026-07-29
The Government has allocated an additional Rs. 237 million to accelerate the implementation of its ‘Ceylon Tea Village’ project, whichContinue Reading
Sri Lanka urges stronger collective action against human trafficking
2026-07-29
Sri Lanka marks the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons, with the government calling for stronger collective action to combatContinue Reading
Govt. launches ‘V-Pramithi’ programme to test consumer goods
2026-07-29
The Ministry of Science and Technology has launched the “V-Pramithi” national programme to improve the quality and safety of consumerContinue Reading
NPP-affiliated lawyers defend judicial reform proposal
2026-07-29
The Lawyers for Public Mandate (LPM) Organization has defended the government’s proposed judicial reforms, alleging that politicians facing unresolved corruptionContinue Reading
Premadasa slams proposed amendment on judges’ retirement age
2026-07-29
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Wednesday criticised the government’s proposal to extend the retirement age of judges, alleging it wouldContinue Reading
MP Chaminda Wijesiri appeals prison sentence, seeks bail
2026-07-29
Samagi Jana Balawegaya MP Chaminda Wijesiri has filed an appeal in the Badulla High Court seeking to overturn his 18-monthContinue Reading
BASL Unanimously Opposes Judges’ Retirement Age Extension
2026-07-29
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) says its members have unanimously opposed the government’s proposal to extend the retirementContinue Reading
OpenAI’s rogue agent hacked an account at a second technology firm: Report
2026-07-29
The rogue artificial intelligence model that broke out of a controlled test and hacked another AI company also compromised aContinue Reading
12 arrested over sea cucumber smuggling in Mannar
2026-07-29
The Sri Lanka Navy has arrested 12 suspects and seized more than 14,000 sea cucumbers in an operation targeting illegalContinue Reading
Weather: Strong wind advisory issued for several coastal areas
2026-07-29
The Department of Meteorology has issued an Amber advisory warning of strong winds and rough seas in several coastal areasContinue Reading
Fonseka backs plan to extend judges’ retirement age
2026-07-29
Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said he supports the government’s decision to extend the retirement age of judges, adding that heContinue Reading
Vavuniya hospital fined Rs. 500,000 for overcharging on blood tests
2026-07-29
The Vavuniya Magistrate’s Court has imposed a fine of Rs. 500,000 on private hospital for charging above the maximum approvedContinue Reading
BASL convenes special meeting on judges’ retirement age
2026-07-29
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) is holding a Special General Meeting today at its headquarters in Colombo toContinue Reading
Corruption: Two former Southern Provincial Council officials released on bail
2026-07-29
Two former deputy chief secretaries of the Southern Provincial Council, who were arrested Tuesday by the Commission to Investigate AllegationsContinue Reading
