Fonseka says Govt deserves credit for not stealing, but anti-corruption weak
2026-01-27
P Field Marshal Sarath Fonseka said the current government deserves credit for not engaging in corruption, but warned that effortsContinue Reading
Priests and Nuns stage silent protest over assault on Catholic Priest
2026-01-27
Priests and nuns staged a silent protest in front of the Negombo Municipal Council today, condemning the recent assault ofContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against the US Dollar
2026-01-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (27 Jan), compared to Monday. According to theContinue Reading
Police attempt to disperse hunger strike near Presidential Secretariat
2026-01-27
A tense situation arose outside the Presidential Secretariat today as police moved to stop the continuous hunger strike launched byContinue Reading
Matugama Police seek public help to track murder suspect
2026-01-27
The Matugama Police have sought public assistance in locating a suspect wanted in connection with the murder of a 34‑year‑oldContinue Reading
Sajith in Singapore, meets former foreign minister George Yeo
2026-01-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met former Singapore Foreign Minister George Yeo Yong-Boon during a study visit to Singapore, where theyContinue Reading
Authorities warn against overpricing at long-distance bus stop hotels
2026-01-27
Authorities have renewed warnings over the sale of goods above maximum retail prices at long-distance bus stop hotels, following aContinue Reading
Sajith blames Govt for halting Grade 6 reforms, offers support
2026-01-27
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa said that the opposition is willing to support the proper implementation of education reforms. He criticizedContinue Reading
India, EU agree upon ‘mother of all deals’
2026-01-27
India and the European Union (EU) have agreed on a long-awaited Free Trade Agreement dubbed the “mother of all deals”,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate decreases to Rs. 312
2026-01-27
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (27 Jan),Continue Reading
Former Minister P. Harrison questioned by FCID
2026-01-27
Former Minister P. Harrison arrived at the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (27) around 8:45 am. He reportedContinue Reading
Police Constable arrested in Badulla with 4.2g of heroin
2026-01-27
A female Police Constable attached to the Badulla Division Crimes Investigation Unit has been arrested in Badulla town on chargesContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs exceeds January revenue target by Rs. 15.2 billion
2026-01-27
Sri Lanka Customs has reported revenue of Rs. 175.4 billion within the first three weeks of January 2026, exceeding itsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes trade boost with Saudi Arabia
2026-01-27
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development, Chathuranga Abeysinghe, highlighted new opportunities for collaboration following his recent visitContinue Reading
France’s National Assembly approves banning under-15s from social media
2026-01-27
France’s Lower House passed a Bill banning social media for those under 15, a move championed by President EmmanuelContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Women’s tour of West Indies : Schedule announced
2026-01-27
The Sri Lanka National Women’s Team will tour the West Indies during February–March 2026. According to a Sri Lanka CricketContinue Reading
Shiranthi seeks two-week extension to appear before FCID
2026-01-27
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, has informed the Police Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) that she is unableContinue Reading
Nearly 39% of youth aged 10–24 suffer mental stress
2026-01-27
Nearly 39% of Sri Lanka’s youth aged between 10 and 24 suffer from mental stress, the head of the country’sContinue Reading