Karu Jayasuriya urges President to reconsider abolition of MP Pensions
2026-01-23
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the abolition of pensions for MembersContinue Reading
Former Rajapaksa-Era Official Remanded Over Unexplained Wealth
2026-01-23
Former Ministry Secretary and Former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission, Anusha Palpita, was remanded until 6 February byContinue Reading
Kalmunai Court sets Feb 11 deadline to file report against High Court judge
2026-01-23
The Kalmunai Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the statement of a High Court Judge identified as a suspect in aContinue Reading
09 tourists face legal action for riding motorcycles without licenses
2026-01-23
The Ahangama Police have taken legal action against nine foreigners who were riding motorcycles without valid driving licenses. These individuals,Continue Reading
Civil Security Department donates Rs. 40.8M to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
2026-01-23
Members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day’s salary to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, which was establishedContinue Reading
Govt issues new circular to aid disaster‑hit businesses, restore livelihoods
2026-01-23
The Government has issued a new special circular aimed at restoring livelihoods disrupted by adverse weather conditions and providing reliefContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against the US dollar
2026-01-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23 Jan) compared to Thursday. According to officialContinue Reading
Pakistan Cricketers allegedly hit by Ponzi Scheme
2026-01-23
Several Pakistan cricketers, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi, have reportedly been affected by an alleged PonziContinue Reading
Former TRCSL Chairman Anusha Palpita arrested
2026-01-23
Former Ministry Secretary and former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Anusha Palpita, has been taken intoContinue Reading
PM Harini returns from Davos after key meetings at WEF
2026-01-23
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and her delegation returned to the country this morning (23 Jan) after aContinue Reading
Licensing system to be introduced for drone pilots
2026-01-23
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced plans to introduce a licensing system for drone pilots engagedContinue Reading
Deputy Minister accused of Ebuddy mixup
2026-01-23
Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe has incorrectly cited information while addressing Parliament on the controversial web link issue in school textbooks.Continue Reading
Corruption allegations : Indictments filed against MP Chamara Sampath
2026-01-23
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that indictments have been filedContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 313
2026-01-23
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (23 Jan),Continue Reading
Sathosa lorry case : Johnston and sons further remanded
2026-01-23
Former Minister Johnston Fernando and four other suspects who were previously remanded have once again been ordered to remain inContinue Reading
Colombo to host IRONMAN 70.3 in February
2026-01-23
Colombo is set to welcome athletes from across the globe as the city hosts IRONMAN 70.3 on February 22, withContinue Reading
Central Highlands freeze: Nuwara Eliya hits 5°C
2026-01-23
The Department of Meteorology reported that Sri Lanka’s lowest minimum temperature today (23 Jan) was recorded at 5.0 degreesContinue Reading
“Can’t run a government by intimidation” Namal tells Lal Kantha
2026-01-23
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says if NPP minister K.D. Lal Kantha thinks he can run aContinue Reading