STF soldier dies by suicide in Katukurunda
2026-02-02
A 52-year-old officer attached to the Special Task Force (STF) camp in Katukurunda has died by suicide after reportedly shootingContinue Reading
Exiled Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to 10 Years
2026-02-02
A special court in Bangladesh on Monday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in prison in twoContinue Reading
Court orders CID to arrest Chamal Rajapaksa’s son, currently in US
2026-02-02
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest Shamindra Rajapaksa, the youngest son ofContinue Reading
Suspended Parliament Deputy SG lodges Bribery complaint against Speaker
2026-02-02
The suspended Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading
Harshana to Submit Private Member’s Bill on Online Safety for Children
2026-02-02
Opposition lawmaker Harshana Rajakaruna said he plans to submit a private member’s bill to Parliament this week seeking amendments toContinue Reading
T20 World Cup warm-up matches : Broadcast Schedule
2026-02-02
Schedule and broadcast information confirmed for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches The schedule and broadcast informationContinue Reading
What the new Occupant Protection Bill means for landlords & tenants
2026-02-02
Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025 – A Brief Legal Commentary By Delan De Silva, Attorney-at-Law Sri Lanka’s Protection of OccupantsContinue Reading
UNP to launch digital initiative at Sirikotha on Feb. 4
2026-02-02
The United National Party (UNP) will mark a significant step in its digital transformation with a special launch event scheduledContinue Reading
Manning Market goes digital : Online payment system launched
2026-02-02
The Urban Development Authority (UDA) officially launched a new Online Payment System at the Peliyagoda Manning Market today, marking aContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee strengthens slightly against the dollar
2026-02-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 2), compared to Friday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
UK–Sri Lanka trade ties in focus at London forum
2026-02-02
The Sri Lanka–United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London (SLHC),Continue Reading
Lanka Sugar Company refutes rumours about Nugegoda outlet closure
2026-02-02
Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. has issued a special statement denying recent claims circulating on social media regarding the operationsContinue Reading
Protest erupts in Vavuniya against Kivul Oya project
2026-02-02
A large protest was held in Vavuniya today opposing the government’s decision to resume the Kivul Oya Reservoir Development Project.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad : Injury update
2026-02-02
Sri Lanka fast bowler Eshan Malinga is likely to be ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup afterContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee slips slightly
2026-02-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (FebContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for 7 Districts
2026-02-02
Advisory for Severe Lightning Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 12.00 noon 02 February 2026 validContinue Reading
NPP captures Weligama PS chair from SJB in fresh vote
2026-02-02
Chinthaka Hewapathirana of the National People’s Power (NPP) was elected Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha on Monday securing 22Continue Reading
SSC earn promotion back to Tier A after Tier B success
2026-02-02
Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) have earned promotion back to Tier A after building an unassailable lead in the Tier BContinue Reading