Sri Lanka AI Week 2026 launched under ‘AI Amplified’ theme
2026-08-05
The Ministry of Digital Economy and SLT-MOBITEL today (5) officially launched Sri Lanka AI Week 2026, a national initiative aimedContinue Reading
BASL President rejects bribery complaint, alleges malicious campaign
2026-08-05
President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL), Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya has rejected allegations made against him following aContinue Reading
CBSL updates prohibited list: 26 companies and apps named
2026-08-05
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has determined that the “TM App” has engaged in, conducted and promoted aContinue Reading
Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando sworn in as Central Province Governor
2026-08-05
Retired community health specialist Dr. Harsha Suranga Fernando was sworn in as the new Governor of the Central Province beforeContinue Reading
New Army Commander meets President
2026-08-05
The newly appointed Commander of the Sri Lanka Army, Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at theContinue Reading
Cricketers’ tax case: Court asks IRD if new law changes its position
2026-08-05
The Court of Appeal has sought clarification from the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) on whether the newly enacted amendment toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka blocks 24 illegal online gambling websites (Full List)
2026-08-05
Sri Lanka has blocked access to 24 illegal online gambling websites operating without the required licences, the Ministry of DigitalContinue Reading
Woman fined Rs. 50,000 for Python dance at Avurudu Kumari competition
2026-08-05
A young woman who danced with a python at an Avurudu Kumari competition and the suspect who sold her theContinue Reading
70th Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Army assumes duties
2026-08-05
Major General Dinesh Udugama of the Gajaba Regiment assumed duties as the 70th Chief of Staff of the Sri LankaContinue Reading
Shanakiyan questions double standards in loan recovery
2026-08-05
Batticaloa District MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam today questioned why state‑owned banks apply harsh recovery laws against small borrowers while allowing politicallyContinue Reading
‘CAPTAIN C’ : Cey‑Nor hands over USD 234,000 vessel to Mauritius
2026-08-05
The state‑owned Cey‑Nor institution has marked a major export milestone with the official handover of a 55‑foot fishing vessel “CAPTAINContinue Reading
Prashant Kishor: How India’s top Election strategist became a lawmaker
2026-08-05
Prashant Kishor, one of India’s best-known political strategists, has won his first election and is set to enter the BiharContinue Reading
Belarusian news outlet retracts articles on Sri Lankan diplomat after court dispute
2026-08-05
Independent Belarusian news outlet European Radio for Belarus (Euroradio) has permanently removed articles concerning senior Sri Lankan diplomat Sanaka Samarasinha,Continue Reading
What is former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam accused of?
2026-08-05
Former minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam has been arrested on corruption charges during his tenure as Senior Presidential Adviser (Administrative Reforms),Continue Reading
Sri Lanka, India exchange USD 350M credit agreements
2026-08-05
Sri Lanka and India today exchanged agreements on INR‑denominated Lines of Credit worth USD 350 million, forming part of theContinue Reading
Strict tuition ban during A/L and Scholarship Exams
2026-08-05
The Department of Examinations has announced strict prohibitions on conducting tuition classes and related activities during the upcoming 2026 G.C.E.Continue Reading
Court of Appeal rejects revision pleas against Johnston Fernando
2026-08-05
The Court of Appeal has rejected revision applications filed by three individuals, including former Minister of Cooperative and Internal TradeContinue Reading
Amber flood warning issued for Mahaweli River Basin
2026-08-05
The Department of Irrigation has issued a flood warning, cautioning of a minor flood risk in the Mahaweli River Basin. Continue Reading