Sri Lanka targets 5 million tourists by 2030, plans stronger Tourist Police
2026-10-20
Sri Lanka aims to attract five million foreign tourists annually by 2030, Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has announced. SpeakingContinue Reading
China’s third-quarter growth narrowly beats forecasts
2026-10-20
China’s economy grew slightly more than expected in the third quarter, but Monday’s figures still came in at the lowerContinue Reading
Substandard coal imports linked to Rs. 18.3 billion loss, Parliament told
2026-10-20
Sri Lanka incurred an estimated Rs. 18.3 billion in losses and additional costs linked to substandard coal imports and shipmentContinue Reading
Safran wins Sri Lanka’s first medal at Asian Para Games
2026-10-20
Sri Lanka’s Mohamed Safran won bronze in the men’s T47 long jump at the 2026 Asian Para Games in Nagoya,Continue Reading
Foreign Minister concludes official visit to Azerbaijan
2026-10-20
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath has concluded a two-day official visit to Baku, Azerbaijan, where heContinue Reading
Former Minister G.L. Peiris arrives ar Bribery Commission
2026-10-20
Former Minister G.L. Peiris has arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) following a notice.Continue Reading
Weather: Heavy rain, thundershowers expected across Sri Lanka from today
2026-10-20
Heavy showers and thundershowers are expected across most parts of Sri Lanka from this evening (Oct. 20), with some areasContinue Reading
Central Province Governor suspends SJB-controlled Pradeshiya Sabha
2026-10-20
Central Province Governor Dr. Suranga Fernando has suspended the functions of the SJB-controlled Pathahewaheta Pradeshiya Sabha in the Kandy district,Continue Reading
India to slash prices of 137 cancer medicines by up to 70%
2026-10-19
India has announced measures to reduce the prices of 137 cancer medicines by up to 70%, in a move aimedContinue Reading
Tusker Kavanthissa shot by SLPP member – State Media
2026-10-19
Sri Lankan state media have reported that a suspect arrested in connection with the shooting of iconic wild tusker KavantissaContinue Reading
19 fishermen affected by Ditwah disaster receive boats in Kilinochchi
2026-10-19
A total of 19 selected fishermen affected by the Ditwah disaster in Kilinochchi District received boats on a subsidy basisContinue Reading
Akurana accident: Police reveal new details, investigate driver’s brake failure claim
2026-10-19
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W.P.J. Senadheera, has revealed further detailsContinue Reading
Tri-Series opener – Sri Lanka, Pakistan fined by ICC
2026-10-19
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Sri Lanka and Pakistan for maintaining slow over-rates during the opening match ofContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa’s private secretary arrested by Bribery Commission
2026-10-19
Sanjaya Samarasinghe, the private secretary to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa, has beenContinue Reading
Nepal seeks to recover embassy land in Colombo allegedly sold without authorisation 32 years ago
2026-10-19
The Nepalese government has initiated steps to recover land in Colombo that was allegedly sold to private individuals by itsContinue Reading
President appoints expert committee to probe Tusker ‘Kavanthissa’ death
2026-10-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed an expert committee to investigate all aspects surrounding the death of the tusker ‘Kavanthissa’Continue Reading
Foreign Ministry rejects UNP allegations over Thai Deputy PM’s Sri Lanka visit
2026-10-19
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun’s recent visit to Sri Lanka wasContinue Reading
Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens’ execution by Saudi Arabia
2026-10-19
Bangladesh has raised concerns with Saudi Arabia after two of its nationals were executed in Mecca without prior notification toContinue Reading