Namal further remanded as court seeks clarification on 3 issues before bail ruling
2026-09-23
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until September 30 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s CourtContinue Reading
Sri Lanka targets US$5 billion in digital exports as PM calls for long-term tech partnerships
2026-09-23
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka is seeking long-term technology partnerships that strengthen the country’s capabilities, knowledge baseContinue Reading
ITAK seeks US, Indian assistance to save Anojan
2026-09-23
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) parliamentarians have met with top Indian and US diplomats in Colombo to seek immediate interventionContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Indonesia sign MoU to strengthen bilateral cooperation
2026-09-23
Sri Lanka and Indonesia have agreed to expand bilateral economic ties, focusing on trade and investment in the pharmaceutical, mineralContinue Reading
Sajith questions Govt. over Ditwah recovery progress amid Rs. 2 trillion estimated losses
2026-09-23
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today queried the government in Parliament under Standing Order 27(2) regarding the progress made in providingContinue Reading
Parliament approves Rs. 17.2 billion to provide electricity bill relief
2026-09-23
Parliament today (23) approved Supplementary Estimate No. 05 of 2026, providing Rs. 17.213 billion in financial assistance to offer reliefContinue Reading
9 in 10 dhal curries in Sri Lanka made with Australian lentils: Australian HC
2026-09-23
Nine out of every ten dhal curries consumed in Sri Lanka are made using Australian lentils, highlighting the strong agriculturalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka gets former Maldives President Nasheed’s support to save Anojan
2026-09-23
Former Maldives President Mohamed Nasheed has pledged his full support for efforts to save the life of Sri Lankan AnojanContinue Reading
Ceylon Chamber hails Fitch upgrade as recognition of Sri Lanka’s economic progress
2026-09-23
The Ceylon Chamber of Commerce has welcomed Fitch Ratings’ upgrade of Sri Lanka’s Long-Term Foreign-Currency Issuer Default Rating from ‘CCC+’Continue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Honorary Consul in Czech Republic gets service extension
2026-09-23
The service of Sri Lanka’s Honorary Consul in the Czech Republic, Marek Nemec, has been extended, the Embassy and PermanentContinue Reading
Bus permits temporarily suspended over use of kerosene as fuel
2026-09-23
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development says the route permits of several buses found to have been operatedContinue Reading
Public support sought to arrest suspect for sexually abusing child at Galle Face
2026-09-23
Police have sought public assistance to identify and arrest a suspect wanted in connection with the alleged abduction and seriousContinue Reading
President, PM or FM should lead Saudi delegation to save Anojan: Mujibur
2026-09-23
A Sri Lankan delegation led by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya or, at minimum, Foreign Minister VijithaContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs to launch first paperless declaration system on October 1
2026-09-23
Sri Lanka Customs will officially launch its first paperless customs declaration system on October 1, 2026, as part of effortsContinue Reading
Police explains why seat belt rule was relaxed for children & shorter passengers
2026-09-23
DIG Traffic U.P.J. Senadheera has clarified why children under 12 and people below four-and-a-half feet in height are exempt fromContinue Reading
BASL calls on parties to allow MPs a conscience vote on 22A
2026-09-23
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) has called on political parties in Parliament to allow their MPs to speakContinue Reading
Bertram Paul takes over as AmCham Sri Lanka President from Sandun Hapugoda
2026-09-23
The American Chamber of Commerce in Sri Lanka (AmCham SL) successfully held its 34th Annual General Meeting, bringing together itsContinue Reading
UK, Sri Lanka business leaders explore digital growth opportunities at Colombo forum
2026-09-23
Business leaders from Sri Lanka’s retail, banking, telecommunications, hospitality and public sectors joined representatives from the United Kingdom’s digital sectorContinue Reading