Several key issues discussed as President meets IT and electronics leaders
2026-07-01
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka aims to raise its annual economic growth from around 5% to between 7%Continue Reading
President’s ambulance handed over to Mullaitivu Hospital
2026-07-01
An ambulance previously allocated for the use of the President has been handed over to the Mullaitivu District General HospitalContinue Reading
Rehabilitated youth to replace foreign labour in 400,000 job vacancies
2026-07-01
The Government has launched a national programme to connect young people who have successfully completed drug rehabilitation with more thanContinue Reading
100 new aviation security officers join national service
2026-07-01
One hundred (100) freshly trained Aviation Security (AVSEC) officers formally joined the national service, following a transparent recruitment process freeContinue Reading
CBSL names 25 companies and apps to avoid
2026-07-01
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced that Infinity Rover (Pvt) Ltd has been determined to have engagedContinue Reading
Johann Peries becomes first Sri Lankan to conquer Mount Denali
2026-07-01
Sri Lankan mountaineer Johann Peries has etched his name into history by becoming the first Sri Lankan to summit MountContinue Reading
Bus fares increased : Minimum fare Rs 34
2026-07-01
The National Transport Commission and the Lanka Private Bus Owners’ Association (LPBOA) have agreed to increase the minimum private busContinue Reading
Government confirms State of Emergency will not be extended
2026-07-01
The government announced today that Sri Lanka’s state of emergency will not be extended beyond this month, ending the extraordinaryContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with 78kg of Kerala Cannabis in Nedunkerny
2026-07-01
Police officers attached to the Nedunkerny Police Station arrested a suspect late on June 30 while transporting 78 kilograms ofContinue Reading
Cabinet approves draft bill on rabies eradication and dog registration
2026-07-01
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to publish in the Government Gazette a draft bill combining the RabiesContinue Reading
Kurunegala to Galewela: Cabinet approves Stage 1 of Phase 4 of Central Expressway Project
2026-07-01
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the commencement of Stage 1 of Phase 4 of the Central Expressway Project, coveringContinue Reading
Court rejects request to remove Shani Abeysekara from Suresh Sallay probe
2026-07-01
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has ruled that Criminal Investigation Department (CID) Director Shani Abeysekara cannot be removed from theContinue Reading
Duminda Hulangamuwa assumes duties as new BOI Chairman
2026-07-01
Duminda Hulangamuwa officially assumed duties today as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI), pledging to strengthen theContinue Reading
2027 school shoe distribution programme receives Cabinet nod
2026-07-01
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide a pair of shoes to selected school students, Pirivena layContinue Reading
Cabinet approves annual bus fare revision
2026-07-01
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the National Transport Commission (NTC) to revise bus fares effective JulyContinue Reading
Toddler rescued and taken to hospital six days after Venezuela quake
2026-07-01
A child has been rescued from the rubble in Venezuela, six days since the country was hit by devastating twinContinue Reading
Trump earned over US$1 billion from crypto ventures in 2025, filings show
2026-07-01
President Donald Trump recorded around US$1.2 billion in income from his cryptocurrency activities in 2025, according to documents released TuesdayContinue Reading
Dehiwala Zoo to mark 90th Anniversary with special programmes
2026-07-01
The National Zoological Gardens in Dehiwala will celebrate its 90th anniversary on July 3, 2026, with a series of specialContinue Reading