“No need to dance to every tune of IMF”: Harsha’s advice to Govt
2026-09-25
Harsha says government cannot present Budget without IMF agreement Opposition MP Harsha de Silva says the government will haveContinue Reading
Red alert landslide warnings issued for parts of Galle, Kandy and Nuwara Eliya
2026-09-25
The National Building Research Institute (NBRO) has issued Level 3 (Red) landslide evacuation warnings for several areas in the Galle,Continue Reading
Ella restaurant fined Rs. 1 million for selling bottled water above MRP
2026-09-25
A restaurant in Ella has been fined Rs. 1 million for selling a one-litre bottle of drinking water at twiceContinue Reading
“Police powers to the military?” FSP raises alarm over new anti-terror Bill
2026-09-25
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has strongly criticised the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism Bill, claiming the legislationContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to gazette 20 forests covering 9,538 hectares as reserves
2026-09-25
The Ministry of Environment has announced that 20 forests covering approximately 9,538 hectares will be gazetted as reserves tomorrow (26)Continue Reading
Yevan David caps rookie FIA Formula 3 Season with strong late-season progress
2026-09-25
Sri Lankan racing driver Yevan David has completed his rookie FIA Formula 3 season, ending the year with a strongContinue Reading
Sajith compares Govt’s 22A claims to Hans Andersen’s ‘Emperor’s New Clothes’
2026-09-25
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today (25) strongly criticised the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, alleging that it would undermineContinue Reading
US trains Sri Lankan officials to detect maritime sanctions evasion
2026-09-25
The United States has trained more than 40 Sri Lankan officials to identify suspicious vessels, detect deceptive shipping practices andContinue Reading
Former Buddhasasana Ministry Secretary arrested
2026-09-25
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Buddhasasana Kamal Bandara Dissanayake has been arrested by the Bribery Commission over allegations ofContinue Reading
Former Minister’s wife arrested over alleged bribe attempt to save husband from prison
2026-09-25
Lakmanthi Hettiarachchi, the wife of former Deputy Minister Sarana Gunawardhana, has been arrested by the Bribery Commission for allegedly offeringContinue Reading
Bimal acknowledges ‘small division’ in society over 22nd Amendment
2026-09-25
Leader of the House and Minister Bimal Rathnayake has acknowledged that the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution has causedContinue Reading
West Indies Cricketers face 25% Salary cut amid financial restructuring
2026-09-25
Cricket West Indies (CWI) has announced a 25% reduction in retainer fees for internationally contracted men’s players as part ofContinue Reading
Former Lanka Mineral Sands Chairman arrested over Rs. 34.4 Mn in salary payments
2026-09-25
Former Chairman of Lanka Mineral Sands Limited Udeni Jayaratne Dassanayake was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 334
2026-09-25
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (25), compared to Thursday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
TIN Certificate compulsory for key transactions from November 1 – IRD
2026-09-25
A valid Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificate will become compulsory for a range of key transactions in Sri Lanka fromContinue Reading
Wildlife teams continue treatment to save Tusker ‘Kawanthissa’
2026-09-25
Wildlife veterinarians and officers are continuing treatment today (25) for ‘Kawanthissa’, the elephant of Siyambalangamuwa, as efforts remain underway toContinue Reading
Australia Women to tour Sri Lanka in December
2026-09-25
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the Australia Women’s Team will arrive in Sri Lanka in December 2026 toContinue Reading
India to make its fastest-ever bullet train to match Japan’s E10
2026-09-25
India is getting closer to having its own high-speed bullet train, as Railways are working on the B35, a trainContinue Reading