UK opens tariff-free market to Sri Lanka garments
2026-01-08
Sri Lankan garment exports will gain full tariff-free access to the United Kingdom from January 1, 2026, following reforms toContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines flight returns to Colombo after technical issue
2026-01-08
A SriLankan Airlines Airbus A321neo operating a flight to Kuwait returned safely to Colombo on Thursday after experiencing a technicalContinue Reading
PM to use no-confidence motion to widen education reform talks
2026-01-08
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said Thursday that the government is formulating a national policy to ensure child protection in theContinue Reading
India–Sri Lanka ties at a “historic sweet spot”: Indian High Commissioner
2026-01-08
Describing the India–Sri Lanka partnership as being in a “historic sweet spot,” Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha on Thursday saidContinue Reading
Deep depression : 6.30 PM update from Met Department
2026-01-08
Warning for deep depression over South-east Bay of Bengal Sea area. Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre, DepartmentContinue Reading
Minor tremor in Ududumbara: Nothing to panic
2026-01-08
A minor earth tremor measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale was reported in the Ududumbara area at 5.05 p.m. today,Continue Reading
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Housing for Victims : Full Circular issued
2026-01-08
A government-backed housing and compensation programme for families whose homes were fully destroyed by Cyclone Ditwa will begin on FridayContinue Reading
Indian Army Chief donates ambulance to Sri Lanka Army War College
2026-01-08
The Chief of the Indian Army, General Upendra Dwivedi, paid an official visit to the Sri Lanka Army War CollegeContinue Reading
India’s Vikram Rathour appointed as Sri Lanka’s Consultant batting coach
2026-01-08
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of former India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour as the Batting Coach ofContinue Reading
New Presidential Advisor appointed on Maritime, Ports & Supply Affairs
2026-01-08
Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Disanayake has been appointed as Presidential Advisor on Maritime, Ports, and Supply Affairs, with immediate effect. AccordingContinue Reading
Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat refutes misuse claims
2026-01-08
The Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat says it has observed that certain individuals and media organisations are disseminating distorted and misleadingContinue Reading
Central Bank targets 4–5% growth in 2026 with new policy roadmap
2026-01-08
The Central Bank’s Policy Agenda for 2026 and Beyond has been presented by the Governor of the CBSL, Nandalal Weerasinghe. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to receive 10 Bell 206 helicopters from the US
2026-01-08
The United States has announced that it will offer 10 US Navy TH‑57 (Bell 206 SEA RANGER) helicopters to theContinue Reading
Police warn of fake notice to public
2026-01-08
Sri Lanka Police have issued a clarification to the public, warning that a message circulating on social media and messagingContinue Reading
500 tablets issued to Traffic Police for digital insurance rollout
2026-01-08
The programme to introduce Sri Lanka’s new permanent digital insurance card (e‑card) commenced with the distribution of 500 tablet devicesContinue Reading
Lasantha Wickrematunge remembered on 17th death anniversary
2026-01-08
The 17th anniversary of the assassination of veteran journalist Lasantha Wickrematunge was commemorated at the Borella Cemetery in Colombo today. Continue Reading
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia up 19% in 2025
2026-01-08
Sri Lankan exports to Saudi Arabia recorded a 19% increase from January to September 2025, compared to the corresponding periodContinue Reading
Maldivian Envoy criticizes Visa treatment in Sri Lanka, warns of reciprocal action
2026-01-08
Maldivian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka, Masood Imad, has raised concerns over the ordeal faced by Maldivian tourists to secureContinue Reading
