26-year-old Swedish woman dies after falling from Negombo Hotel
2026-01-13
A 26-year-old Swedish national has died after falling from a hotel building in the Negombo area, Police said. According toContinue Reading
Import Tax cheats under fire as Customs, IRD join forces
2026-01-13
Sri Lanka Customs and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a jointContinue Reading
China donates school uniform fabric for 4.4 million students
2026-01-13
The official ceremony to hand over school uniform fabric for 2026, donated by the Government of China, was held todayContinue Reading
Manoj Nanayakkara appointed Chief Scout Commissioner of Sri Lanka
2026-01-13
Attorney-at-Law Manoj Nanayakkara has been appointed as the new Chief Scout Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. The appointmentContinue Reading
Mihintale Thera visits CID over alleged remarks targeting him
2026-01-13
The chief incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Walawahangunawewe Dhammarathana Thera, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connectionContinue Reading
Digital fuel card pilot program for Govt vehicles
2026-01-13
A new digital card system will be introduced to supply fuel for vehicles belonging to government institutions, starting with aContinue Reading
New contracts to be awarded for currency exchange counters at BIA
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to operate foreign currency exchange counters at the newly developedContinue Reading
Motorcyclist Attacking Vehicles: Police Release More Details
2026-01-13
A motorcyclist suspected of attacking vehicles with a club along the Kaduwela–Kollupitiya road near the Ethul Kotte junction was arrestedContinue Reading
Hypertension and Diabetes project to be expended to 3 districts
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the proposal presented by the Minister of Health and Mass Media to implement theContinue Reading
India-funded ward complex at Mullaitivu Hospital gets Cabinet nod
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to enter into a Memorandum of Understanding with the Government of IndiaContinue Reading
UN ‘Horrified’ by Iran Violence; Official Puts Protest Death Toll at 2,000
2026-01-13
The United Nations human rights chief said he was “horrified” by the violence in Iran and reported that hundreds ofContinue Reading
US tariff threat over Iran trade puts Sri Lanka’s export recovery at risk
2026-01-13
Sri Lanka’s export recovery faces fresh uncertainty following a sweeping trade warning issued by US President Donald Trump, whichContinue Reading
More underutilized plantation lands to be leased
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide underutilized lands and properties to suitable investors for optimal utilization,Continue Reading
T20 World Cup: Indian visas refused for several cricketers
2026-01-13
USA fast bowler Ali Khan has been denied an Indian visa ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup,Continue Reading
Five arrested in foreign job scam raids in Boralesgamuwa
2026-01-13
The Special Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested five individuals involved in foreignContinue Reading
Wimal calls off Satyagraha campaign
2026-01-13
The satyagraha campaign launched by National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa, together with representatives of civil organizations, has now beenContinue Reading
Woman in Turkey claims Trump is her father, demands DNA test
2026-01-13
A woman in Turkey has filed a paternity lawsuit, claiming that the president of the United States is her biologicalContinue Reading
CHEC Port City secures $300M for Phase II
2026-01-13
CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately US$300 million in foreignContinue Reading