Nepal PM at UN: ‘Flawless logistics for war, broken logistics for food’
2026-09-25
Nepal Prime Minister Balendra Shah has criticised what he described as an international system that allows military equipment to crossContinue Reading
Over 120,000 state sector recruitments planned for 2026: Minister
2026-09-25
The government has commenced a comprehensive programme to recruit more than 120,000 individuals to the state service in 2026, MinisterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka names new envoys to Philippines and Canada
2026-09-25
The Committee on High Posts of Parliament has approved three appointments, including Sri Lanka’s new Ambassador to the Philippines andContinue Reading
Colombo International Book Fair begins today
2026-09-25
The 27th Colombo International Book Fair begins today at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colombo. Organised byContinue Reading
SJB MPs wear black in Parliament ahead of 22A vote
2026-09-25
Main opposition Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs attended Parliament dressed in black on Friday as a mark of protest againstContinue Reading
Will the government raise the PAYE tax-free threshold to Rs. 200,000?
2026-09-25
The government remains committed to increasing the monthly personal income tax-free threshold to Rs. 200,000, but did not promise toContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 334
2026-09-25
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (25), comparedContinue Reading
Parliament to vote on 22A and Judicature Amendment Bills today
2026-09-25
Parliament is scheduled to vote on the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill and the Judicature (Amendment) Bill at 7.00Continue Reading
FIFA pledges support for football ground, equipment and development in Sri Lanka
2026-09-25
The International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) has pledged support for the development of football in Sri Lanka, with discussionsContinue Reading
President AKD to address ‘People’s Rule’ mass rally in Gampaha on Sunday
2026-09-25
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that a mass rally, under the theme “People’s Rule – Two Years Strong. ProgressContinue Reading
25 Indonesian fishermen brought safely to Colombo after trawler capsizes
2026-09-25
Twenty-five Indonesian fishermen have been safely brought to the Colombo Port following a multi-agency rescue operation after their fishing trawlerContinue Reading
27-year-old Italian woman dies after fall at Ella waterfall
2026-09-25
A 27-year-old Italian woman has died after slipping and falling while visiting a waterfall in the Kithal Ella area inContinue Reading
Three arrested with over 17kg of heroin and ‘ICE’ in Piliyandala
2026-09-25
Three suspects, including a woman, have been arrested with over 17 kilograms of heroin and ICE narcotics, during a raidContinue Reading
SDG flag raised in Colombo as Sri Lanka reaffirms 2030 goals
2026-09-25
The Embassy of the Netherlands, together with the United Nations and the Sustainable Development Council of Sri Lanka, marked InternationalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka appoints two Honorary Consuls in Georgia
2026-09-25
Sri Lanka has appointed two Honorary Consuls in Georgia in a move aimed at strengthening its diplomatic and consular presenceContinue Reading
Fishing and Naval communities warned of rough seas, strong winds
2026-09-25
The Department of Meteorology says the deep depression that was over the Bay of Bengal has moved inland over India,Continue Reading
Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath to address UN General Assembly on Monday
2026-09-25
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath is scheduled to address the General Debate ofContinue Reading
Bay of Bengal Depression weakens, but heavy rain expected in several areas
2026-09-25
The Department of Meteorology says the deep depression over the Bay of Bengal is weakening into a depression, and asContinue Reading