Govt to establish six short‑term drug rehabilitation centres
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Public Security to establish six short‑term treatmentContinue Reading
Iraj Pathiraja appointed new Immigration Controller General
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of Iraj Chaminda Pathiraja, an officer in the Special Grade of theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves revision of National Housing Policy and review of stalled projects
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has taken two key decisions to address Sri Lanka’s housing challenges, approving both the revision ofContinue Reading
Cabinet nod for new methodology for issuing inter‑provincial passenger transport permits
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Transport to implement a new methodology forContinue Reading
Easter attacks : Cabinet approves committee to oversee recommendations
2026-04-22
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the appointment of a new committee to oversee the implementation of recommendations made followingContinue Reading
Opposition raises alarm over alleged $2.5M Treasury diversion, calls for probe
2026-04-22
Opposition members have raised concerns over an alleged loss of USD 2.5 million belonging to the Treasury, which was reportedlyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s inflation increases to 2.4% in March 2026
2026-04-22
The overall rate of inflation, as measured by the National Consumer Price Index (NCPI) year-on-year, has increased to 2.4% inContinue Reading
Sixth edition of Lanka Premier League in July
2026-04-22
Sri lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the 2026 Lanka Premier League (LPL) will be held from July 10 toContinue Reading
Former MP Premalal Jayasekara released on bail
2026-04-22
Former Member of Parliament Premalal Jayasekara, who was arrested following a complaint over an alleged firearm threat, has been releasedContinue Reading
UK moves to ban smoking for everyone born after 2008
2026-04-22
Children who do not reach the age of 18 before January 1, 2027 will never be permitted to buy cigarettesContinue Reading
Taiwan president cancels Africa trip after China pressures nations to close airspace
2026-04-22
Taiwan’s president was forced to cancel his trip to Africa after China allegedly pressured countries to close their airspace toContinue Reading
Eran Wickramaratne to cricket administration? S.M. Marikkar responds to reports
2026-04-22
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP S.M. Marikkar has claimed that the government may be considering changes to the administration ofContinue Reading
Socialist People’s Forum condemns withholding of Tamil writer’s works
2026-04-22
The Socialist People’s Forum has condemned the National People’s Power (NPP) government over the withholding of several literary works byContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Tourism hosts promotional event in Dhaka
2026-04-22
A Sri Lanka Tourism Promotion event, comprising a Media Networking Session, a B2B Roadshow, and a Tour Operators Networking Evening,Continue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-04-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (22), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Former Health Ministry Legal Officer arrested and remanded on corruption charges
2026-04-22
A retired Chief Legal Officer of the Ministry of Health has been arrested on corruption charges and remanded until MayContinue Reading
Walk for Peace commences from Dambulla Rajamaha Vihara
2026-04-22
The Walk for Peace programme, led by Venerable Pannakara Thera, commenced today (22) from the Dambulla Rajamaha Vihara. Launching theContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Selling rate rises to Rs. 320
2026-04-22
The Sri Lankan rupee has depreciated further against the US dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22), comparedContinue Reading