Justice Minister says steps underway to expedite repeal of PTA
2026-07-21
Minister of Justice Harshana Nanayakkara told Parliament today (21) that steps are underway to expedite the repeal of the PreventionContinue Reading
President reviews progress of women and child affairs projects ahead of 2027 Budget
2026-07-21
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a pre‑budget discussion at the Presidential Secretariat yesterday (20), focusing on the Ministry of WomenContinue Reading
Trump orders new 50% tariff on many Canadian goods
2026-07-21
US President Donald Trump signed orders Monday (Jul 20) to impose new 50 per cent tariffs on many Canadian goods,Continue Reading
Heat advisory issued to 08 districts today
2026-07-21
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Eastern province and the Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya,Continue Reading
SriLankan Airlines suspends Kuwait flights amid Middle East tensions
2026-07-21
SriLankan Airlines has announced the temporary suspension of flights to Kuwait following the escalating military situation in the Middle East. Continue Reading
IFC and HSBC invest $40 Million to modernize Colombo Port
2026-07-21
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC have announced a joint investment ofContinue Reading
Death toll from dengue climbs to 56 as cases surge past 77,000
2026-07-21
Sri Lanka’s dengue crisis deepened this week with the official death toll rising to 56 fatalities in 2026, underscoring theContinue Reading
Rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-07-21
Several spells of showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and in the Kandy, Nuwara-Eliya, Galle andContinue Reading
Messi sends Letter to Argentina fans after World Cup final loss
2026-07-20
Lionel Messi has send a message to Argentina fans following their World Cup final loss to Spain on Sunday (JulyContinue Reading
GIT Exam Results Released : www.doenets.lk
2026-07-20
The Department of Examinations has released the results of the General Information Technology (GIT) Examination 2025. According to the Department,Continue Reading
Six new directors appointed to NYSC
2026-07-20
Six new members have been appointed to the Board of Directors of the National Youth Services Council (NYSC), the MinistryContinue Reading
13-year-old dies during Spain’s World Cup celebrations
2026-07-20
A 13-year-old boy died after part of a fountain collapsed during celebrations marking Spain’s FIFA World Cup victory in theContinue Reading
NR Anees appointed as new Chairperson of Finance Commission
2026-07-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Ms N. R. Anees as the new Chairperson and a member of the FinanceContinue Reading
India to play four-day warm-up match at NCC ahead of Sri Lanka Tests
2026-07-20
The India men’s cricket team will play a four-day warm-up match at the Nondescripts Cricket Club (NCC) Ground in ColomboContinue Reading
Former IGP C.D. Wickramaratne laid to rest with full police honours
2026-07-20
The funeral of former Inspector General of Police (IGP) C.D. Wickramaratne was held with full police honours at the BorellaContinue Reading
New UK PM signals tougher approach to Israel over Gaza
2026-07-20
Andy Burnham has officially become the United Kingdom’s new Prime Minister, pledging a tougher approach to the war in GazaContinue Reading
Expansion of Prison facilities among key issues raised with President
2026-07-20
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a high‑level discussion at the Presidential Secretariat this morning to examine solutions to the problemsContinue Reading
Three arrested after obstructing Police duty in Kosgoda
2026-07-20
Three suspects were arrested after violently obstructing Police officers engaged in traffic duty near the 72nd milepost in Kosgoda onContinue Reading