Sri Lanka Embassy in Riyadh sends third cyclone relief shipment
2026-01-12
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in Riyadh dispatched the third shipment of 40-foot container relief items worth USD 19,000 lastContinue Reading
Body of 14-year-old exhumed in Deraniyagala death probe
2026-01-12
The body of a 14-year-old boy, who reportedly died under suspicious circumstances in Nuriyawatte, Deraniyagala was exhumed today (Jan. 12)Continue Reading
Court allows Wimal’s Satyagraha to continue under conditions
2026-01-12
Thalangama Police requested a court order to remove the satyagraha held in front of the Ministry of Education in BattaramullaContinue Reading
Gold smashes new record of $4,600
2026-01-12
Gold hit a fresh record high on Monday, extending a blistering rally as investors piled into havens amid a swirlContinue Reading
Foreign Minister meets visiting Chinese counterpart
2026-01-12
Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath met Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi, who arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport inContinue Reading
ITAK decides not to support NCM against PM Harini
2026-01-12
The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has decided not to support the no‑confidence motion to be brought against Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Microfinance Regulatory Bill cleared with Amendments to protect Community-Based Societies
2026-01-12
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Economic Development and International Relations has approved the proposed Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill,Continue Reading
9 Common online scams listed by Sri Lanka Police
2026-01-12
Raising public awareness on online financial fraud through social media platforms, the Sri Lanka Police has outlined 09 common typesContinue Reading
Inmates from 10 prisons give up meals for cyclone relief
2026-01-12
The Department of Prisons states that inmates from ten prisons across Sri Lanka have donated one of their meals toContinue Reading
Chinese Foreign Minister arrives in SL on transit visit
2026-01-12
Chinese Foreign Minister Wang Yi arrived at Bandaranaike International Airport in Katunayake early this morning (January 12) during a transitContinue Reading
Bangladesh World Cup venue row continues as Sri Lanka option fades
2026-01-12
Bangladesh’s scheduled matches in the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup, set to begin next month, are unlikely to be movedContinue Reading
Father-son duo make T20 history as Eisakhil scores 92 on debut
2026-01-12
Hassan Eisakhil marked his Bangladesh Premier League debut in style, producing a mature and commanding innings alongside his father, MohammadContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee appreciates against the US Dollar
2026-01-12
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (12 Jan), compared to last Friday. According toContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Red alert issued to 09 districts
2026-01-12
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Western, North-western and Sabaragamuwa provinces, and inContinue Reading
Elle Gunawansa Thera calls for resignation of Education Minister
2026-01-12
Chairman of the National Movement for the Protection of the Nation, Venerable Elle Gunawansa Thera, has sent a message toContinue Reading
‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’ national program to kick off tomorrow
2026-01-12
The inaugural ceremony of the national programme ‘Rebuilding Sri Lanka’, which has been introduced to effectively steer the country’s rebuildingContinue Reading
Donald Trump declares himself “Acting President Of Venezuela”
2026-01-12
Donald Trump has proclaimed he’s the “Acting President of Venezuela, Incumbent January 2026.” Styled like an edited Wikipedia page, anContinue Reading
Education reforms compatible with JVP, not country : Namal
2026-01-12
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa says a wrong decision has been taken if the President believes educationContinue Reading