China considering visa-free travel for UK citizens after Xi-Starmer meeting
2026-01-29
British Prime Minister Keir Starmer said Thursday he aims to build a “sophisticated relationship” with China to boost security andContinue Reading
Election Commission opens 2026 applications for political party recognition
2026-01-29
The Election Commission has invited applications from political parties eligible for recognition in 2026. Applications can be submitted fromContinue Reading
TikTok Friendship turns into Drugging & Robbery Case, Suspect Arrested
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka Police have arrested a 28-year-old suspect for allegedly drugging victims he met via TikTok and stealing their moneyContinue Reading
Parliamentary caucus begins Steps Toward National Film School
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka has taken initial steps toward establishing a National Film School, with preliminary discussions held under the Parliamentary CaucusContinue Reading
ICC T20 World Cup Warm-up Matches – Fixtures
2026-01-29
Warm-up matches for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 will be played from February 2 to 6 across SriContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee strengthens slightly
2026-01-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (29 Jan), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Work resumes on long-delayed Torrington housing project
2026-01-29
Construction work on the Torrington apartment complex, which had been stalled for years, officially resumed today, according to the MinistryContinue Reading
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa visits Hyundai Innovation Centre in Singapore
2026-01-29
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has visited the Hyundai Motor Group Innovation Centre Singapore (HMGICS) as part of an ongoing studyContinue Reading
Special traffic plan announced for Navam Maha Perahera in Colombo
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for the annual Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya TempleContinue Reading
Attack reported on supermarket-style meat shop in Hatton
2026-01-29
A group of individuals reportedly attacked a supermarket-style retail shop on Side Street in Hatton on Jan. 28, following itsContinue Reading
Zero budget, no office, no staff: Harsha de Silva questions PM on Women’s Commission
2026-01-29
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has criticised the government over the lack of funding and operational support for Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Netherlands celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka and the Netherlands marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations with the launch ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate steady across major banks today
2026-01-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown marginal depreciation against the US Dollar, while rates remain steady at most commercial banksContinue Reading
15 killed in Colombia plane crash, including senior lawmaker
2026-01-29
A small passenger aircraft operated by state-owned airline Satena crashed in a remote area of Norte de Santander province inContinue Reading
Gold jumps to record high above $5,500
2026-01-29
Gold jumped to a record high above $5,500 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally fueled by US dollar weakness andContinue Reading
PM Harini Launches Grade 1 Education Reforms
2026-01-29
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today inaugurated the national programme to implement Sri Lanka’s new educationContinue Reading
ASP Rohan Olugala appointed Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit
2026-01-29
ASP Rohan Olugala has been appointed as the new Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit. Olugala is known forContinue Reading
Weather: Mainly fair weather across the island today
2026-01-29
Mainly dry conditions are expected across most parts of the island today, the Department of Meteorology said. Ground frost isContinue Reading