Farewell, Ceylon; Together We Continue the Story Across Mountains and Seas
2026-07-24
By Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong Six years ago, bearing the trust andContinue Reading
Bangladesh President Mohammed Shahabuddin resigns amid ongoing political transition: Report
2026-07-24
In another significant development in the country’s continuing political transition nearly two years after the mass uprising that ended formerContinue Reading
Communities drive mangrove restoration in Mullaitivu to boost climate resilience
2026-07-24
Communities in Sri Lanka’s Northern Province are spearheading mangrove restoration in Nayaru Lagoon, Mullaitivu District, under a climate resilience projectContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records rare Rs. 197 billion budget surplus in first five months of 2026
2026-07-24
Sri Lanka has recorded an overall budget surplus of nearly Rs. 197 billion during the first five months of 2026,Continue Reading
Yoshitha Rajapaksa money laundering case adjourned to August 20
2026-07-24
The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act against former PresidentContinue Reading
Macquarie’s Sri Lankan-origin CEO to retire with shares worth over US$260mn
2026-07-24
Sri Lankan-origin Australian business executive Shemara Wikramanayake is set to retire as Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of MacquarieContinue Reading
Registration opens for Mahapola Scholarships – Academic Year 2024/25
2026-07-24
The Lalith Athulathmudali Mahapola Higher Education Scholarship Trust Fund has released the final selection list for the 2024/25 academic yearContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes house arrest as prisons hold four times their capacity
2026-07-24
Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara says Sri Lanka’s prisons are holding around four times the number of inmatesContinue Reading
Former Southern Province Chief Secretary arrested on corruption allegations
2026-07-24
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption today announced the arrest of former Southern Province Chief Secretary RannuluContinue Reading
Colombo–Talaimannar train service resumes
2026-07-24
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the commencement of the train service between Colombo Fort and Talaimannar, starting today (24). TrainContinue Reading
Shashi Tharoor in Colombo for launch of Colombo Literary Festival 2026
2026-07-24
Indian MP and renowned author Shashi Tharoor joined the launch of the Colombo Literary Festival 2026 in Colombo on FridayContinue Reading
Special dengue clinic to open at National Ayurveda Hospital amid warning against home remedies
2026-07-24
A special clinic to treat dengue patients will be opened at the National Ayurveda Hospital in Borella from Friday, JulyContinue Reading
Rs. 150 million assets under mother-in-law’s name frozen in Police probe
2026-07-24
Police have issued freezing orders on four properties worth an estimated Rs. 150 million in Ratgama as part of anContinue Reading
Pillayan remanded until August 4 under PTA
2026-07-24
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, better known as Pillayan, has been ordered into remand custody until August 4 under theContinue Reading
Archchuna misses court to attend Parliament; arrest warrant sparks privilege row
2026-07-24
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over the parliamentary privileges of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna after an arrestContinue Reading
Forced labour import ban secures lower US tariff: Finance Ministry
2026-07-24
The Ministry of Finance announced today that the United States has reduced the proposed 12.5% additional tariff on Sri LankanContinue Reading
Shanakiyan demands probe into Pasikudah Hotels over unpaid local taxes
2026-07-24
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam has called for an immediate investigation into allegations that hotels operating in the Pasikudah tourismContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate unchanged at Rs. 340
2026-07-24
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (24), compared to Thursday, with the USD sellingContinue Reading