US work visas : Key update
2026-01-22
Sri Lankan travellers are being reminded to know the rules before entering the United States on a B1/B2 visitor visa. Continue Reading
Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from tomorrow
2026-01-22
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 January 2026 The prevailing dry weather conditions areContinue Reading
President flags 4,000 landslides, announces integrated plan for Central Highlands
2026-01-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the isolated functioning of institutions responsible for construction and land management, agriculture, livestock andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Vs England: Special Traffic Plan in Colombo
2026-01-21
The Sri Lanka Police will implement a special traffic management plan on the following dates in view of the England CricketContinue Reading
ICC T20 World Cup Trophy Tour Launched in Sri Lanka
2026-01-21
The official tour showcasing the ICC T20 World Cup trophy, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri LankaContinue Reading
India inaugurates second Bailey Bridge on Kandy–Ragala Road
2026-01-21
A 120-foot Bailey Bridge on the B-492 Kandy–Ragala Road was inaugurated today under India’s USD 450 million reconstruction and rehabilitationContinue Reading
Official: ICC rejects Bangladesh’s T20 WC venue change request
2026-01-21
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled with Bangladesh’sContinue Reading
“I am not above the law” AG meets supporting lawyers
2026-01-21
Attorney General Parinda Ranasinghe met members of the Free Lawyers organization who visited the Attorney General’s Department today to discussContinue Reading
11th SLAF UN peacekeeping contingent departs for Central African Republic
2026-01-21
The 11th Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) Aviation Contingent assigned to the United Nations Peacekeeping Mission in the Central AfricanContinue Reading
Police seek public help to locate missing girl from Bandaragama
2026-01-21
The Police have sought public help to find a 15-year-old girl reported missing from the Bandaragama area. According to theContinue Reading
Special exposition of Lord Buddha’s sacred relics at Gangaramaya Temple
2026-01-21
The veneration of the Sacred Relics, which are due to be brought to Sri Lanka with the intervention of IndianContinue Reading
42 new wellness centres to open across 21 districts
2026-01-21
The second phase of the nationwide initiative to set up 1,000 wellness centres is set to deliver 42 new facilitiesContinue Reading
AR Rahman responds to controversy over Bollywood comments
2026-01-21
On Sunday, music composer and singer AR Rahman shared a video addressing the controversy sparked by his remarks in aContinue Reading
“Which is superior? Mind or AI?” Ranil asks ChatGPT
2026-01-21
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe said that religion remains essential even as artificial intelligence continues to advance, stressing that human consciousnessContinue Reading
New ICC ODI player rankings released
2026-01-21
Daryl Mitchell is now One-Day cricket’s top-ranked batter, but he is also a gold standard example of persistence paying off.Continue Reading
Colombo Port City Economic Commission (Amendment) Bill endorsed by Speaker
2026-01-21
Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne announced in Parliament today (21 Jan) that he endorsed the certificate on the Colombo Port City EconomicContinue Reading
07 Indian fishermen arrested for poaching
2026-01-21
The Sri Lanka Navy seized two Indian fishing boats and apprehended seven Indian fishermen during an operation conducted last nightContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against the US dollar
2026-01-21
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (21 Jan) compared to Tuesday. According to official CentralContinue Reading