Strong fiscal discipline key to Govt’s disaster response : IMF
2026-01-28
A meeting between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF), who arrived in Sri LankaContinue Reading
Harsha Abeywickrama Resigns as Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services Sri Lanka
2026-01-28
Retired Air Chief Marshal Harsha Abeywickrama has stepped down from his position as Chairman of Airport and Aviation Services SriContinue Reading
IRD launches street survey to identify taxpayers
2026-01-28
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has launched a street survey to identify taxpayers and ensure proper tax collection. The survey,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s First US Navy SEAL-Trained Officer dies at 28
2026-01-28
The Ministry of Defence has directed the Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy to conduct a formal inquiry into theContinue Reading
Ranil’s UK visit : AG to file charges by March
2026-01-28
The Attorney General’s Department informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today that investigations into former President Ranil Wickremesinghe areContinue Reading
Ranil’s case : Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake Remanded Until Feb. 11
2026-01-28
Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake was ordered to be remanded until February 11 after appearing before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’sContinue Reading
Ranil’s UK visit: Former President’s Secretary Saman Ekanayake in court
2026-01-28
Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago, in connection with theContinue Reading
New ICC ODI & T20I rankings released
2026-01-28
India captain Suryakumar Yadav has surged five places to seventh in the ICC Men’s T20I Batting Rankings following a prolificContinue Reading
Over 1.6 Mn families to receive Aswesuma benefits from today
2026-01-28
The Welfare Benefits Board has announced that payments for the first and second phases of the Aswesuma program can beContinue Reading
UK Travel case : Ranil arrives at court
2026-01-28
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe appeared before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today in connection with a case filed under theContinue Reading
BOI showcases investment opportunities in emerging University Towns
2026-01-28
The Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI) organized a dedicated investment forum to present structured business opportunities in Keragala,Continue Reading
China says top military official under investigation
2026-01-28
China’s military leadership is in turmoil after its most senior general – a close ally of Xi Jinping – wasContinue Reading
E-gates officially open at BIA arrival terminal
2026-01-28
The Department of Immigration and Emigration announced that electronic gates at the arrival terminal of Katunayake Airport have officially beenContinue Reading
South Korea’s former first lady sentenced to jail term in bribery case
2026-01-28
A South Korean court has sentenced former First Lady Kim Keon Hee to one year and eight months in prisonContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates slightly against the US Dollar
2026-01-28
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (28 Jan), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
Indian singer Arijit Singh stepping away from playback singing
2026-01-28
Singer Arijit Singh has offered clarity regarding his recent decision to withdraw from playback singing, a move that has drawnContinue Reading
Trinco Buddha statue incident : Kassapa Thera further remanded
2026-01-28
Four Buddhist monks, including Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thera, and five others have been further remanded until 02 February in connectionContinue Reading
Namal meets Karnataka CM in Bangalore
2026-01-28
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa met with Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah in Bangalore on Tuesday. Commenting onContinue Reading