Technical issue forces Turkish Airlines flight to turn back to Colombo
2025-12-17
Turkish Airlines flight TK 733 from Colombo to Istanbul landed safely at Bandaranaike International Airport at 12:28 a.m. following theContinue Reading
7 Sri Lankan players set to feature in IPL 2026
2025-12-16
Seven Sri Lankan cricketers will feature in the Indian Premier League (IPL) 2026 season, with three players securing contracts atContinue Reading
Media stations warned over false and misleading reports
2025-12-16
Cabinet spokesman and Minister of Mass Media Nalinda Jayathissa on Tuesday warned media institutions against spreading unverified information, as theContinue Reading
Official: New Sri Lanka Cricket Selection Committee Appointed
2025-12-16
Former Sri Lanka cricketer Pramodya Wickremasinghe has been appointed Chairman of the National Cricket Selection Committee, the Ministry of YouthContinue Reading
Pathum Nissanka picked by Delhi in IPL auction
2025-12-16
Sri Lanka opener Pathum Nissanka was signed by Delhi for INR 4 crore at the IPL auction, adding to aContinue Reading
UAE Relief Team Honoured for Cyclone Ditwah Response
2025-12-16
An appreciation program for the humanitarian relief services carried out by the United Arab Emirates Disaster Relief Team, led byContinue Reading
Controlled water release planned from Kaudulla Reservoir today
2025-12-16
Sri Lanka’s Irrigation Department said spill gates of the Kaudulla Reservoir will be opened at around 5.00 p.m. today toContinue Reading
Over 100mm rainfall expected in several Provinces tomorrow
2025-12-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Eastern, Central, and Uva Provinces and theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves steps to ratify ILO Convention on Workplace Violence and Harassment
2025-12-16
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a resolution to introduce legal provisions enabling Sri Lanka to ratify and implement theContinue Reading
RDA, CEB and Water Board reveal billions in disaster losses
2025-12-16
Sri Lanka’s Road Development Authority (RDA) has suffered an estimated loss of about Rs. 75 billion due to widespread damageContinue Reading
Be a volunteer: Sri Lanka Cricket opens T20 World Cup 2026 recruitment
2025-12-16
Sri Lanka Cricket has launched volunteer recruitment for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, inviting young men and womenContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 150 Mn for National e‑Court Project
2025-12-16
The Government of Sri Lanka has identified the digitalization of the judicial system as a national priority, with the CabinetContinue Reading
Draft National Electricity Policy presented
2025-12-16
Minister of Power Kumara Jayakody says Sri Lanka has prepared a draft National Electricity Policy as part of a broaderContinue Reading
KKR snap up Pathirana in record IPL deal for Sri Lanka
2025-12-16
Sri Lanka fast bowler Matheesha Pathirana became the most expensive Sri Lankan player ever to be auctioned in the IndianContinue Reading
Polonnaruwa clash: Sarvajana Balaya politician arrested over death
2025-12-16
Police have arrested Sarvajana Balaya Pradeshiya Sabha member Mohammad Kasim Abdul Samad in connection with the death of a manContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to co‑host 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference
2025-12-16
Sri Lanka will co‑host the 2026 Asian Regional Debt Management Conference, following Cabinet approval of a proposal presented by PresidentContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Saudi Arabia to issue joint commemorative stamps
2025-12-16
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the Sri Lanka PostalContinue Reading
Sajith calls for separate Disaster Management Ministry
2025-12-16
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has proposed to the government that a separate Cabinet Ministry be established for disaster management andContinue Reading