Sri Lanka explores maritime cooperation with Japanese delegation
2026-07-07
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs hosted a high‑level meeting on Monday (06) with a business delegation from Mitsui & Co.Continue Reading
IRD announces e‑service open for 2025/26 income tax filing
2026-07-07
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has announced that its e‑service platform is now open for taxpayers to file returns forContinue Reading
Mainly dry weather expected over most parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-07-07
Showers are expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today (07), while mainly dry weather will prevail over the otherContinue Reading
Capacity‑building programme for Sri Lankan audit officials concludes in India
2026-07-06
A two‑week capacity‑building programme for 30 officials of Sri Lanka’s National Audit Office has concluded at the International Centre forContinue Reading
Mill owners ready to purchase paddy at Govt.-announced price: Trade Minister
2026-07-06
All rice mill owners have agreed in principle to purchase paddy at the Government’s guaranteed prices, with discussions continuing onContinue Reading
Notts sign Binura Fernando for T20 Blast campaign
2026-07-06
Sri Lanka seamer Binura Fernando has joined Notts Outlaws for the remainder of their T20 Blast campaign. The 30-year-old willContinue Reading
Trump admits asking FIFA to review US Player red card
2026-07-06
US President Donald Trump has confirmed that he asked FIFA to review the one-match suspension handed to United States strikerContinue Reading
National Tax Week launched to promote voluntary tax compliance
2026-07-06
The Government on Monday (06) launched “Badhu Shakthi 2026” National Tax Week, a nationwide initiative aimed at promoting voluntary taxContinue Reading
Around 700 Negombo prison inmates transferred to other prisons
2026-07-06
Around 700 inmates from the Negombo Prison have been transferred to the Angunakolapelessa, Bogambara, Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa and Kuruwita prisons followingContinue Reading
Belgium exposes details of FIFA-Trump US player eligibility controversy
2026-07-06
The Royal Belgian Football Association (RBFA) has formally challenged FIFA’s decision to make United States forward Folarin Balogun eligibleContinue Reading
Ali Sabry says Govt risks neglecting governance by focusing on political opponents
2026-07-06
Former Justice and Foreign Minister Ali Sabry has accused the government of allowing political retribution to overshadow governance, arguing thatContinue Reading
BASL urges public to reject ‘misleading’ reports on judges’ retirement age position
2026-07-06
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) urged the public to rely on its full position regarding the proposed constitutionalContinue Reading
Cabinet appoints committee to probe Negombo Prison violence
2026-07-06
The Cabinet of Ministers on Monday (06) approved the appointment of a three-member committee to conduct a comprehensive investigation intoContinue Reading
Arjuna Ranatunga blames T20 cricket for decline in batting technique
2026-07-06
Arjuna Ranatunga has never been one to soften his words, and ahead of the India-Sri Lanka Test series in August,Continue Reading
Mahavithana’s unbeaten 155 powers Sri Lanka U-19 to series-levelling victory
2026-07-06
Sri Lanka Under-19 bounced back in style to level the Youth ODI series 1-1 with a commanding 8-wicket win overContinue Reading
Negombo Prison death toll rises to 26; probe committee appointed
2026-07-06
The death toll from the violent clashes at Negombo Prison has risen to 26, Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara announced onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka reaffirms commitment to cluster munition-free world at UN forum
2026-07-06
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the United Nations in Geneva, Ambassador Sumith Dassanayake, underscored the country’s dedication to achieving aContinue Reading
England jokes Trump could help overturn player’s World Cup red-card ban
2026-07-06
England manager Thomas Tuchel has questioned FIFA’s decision to suspend Folarin Balogun’s red-card ban, saying the move has created uncertaintyContinue Reading