Nuwara Eliya chills down to 3.5°C in past 24 hours
2026-01-22
Nuwara Eliya recorded the lowest temperature in the country, dropping to 3.5°C during the 24-hour period ending at 8.30 a.m.Continue Reading
‘Attire doesn’t grant immunity’: Lal Kantha’s message to political critics
2026-01-22
No group, regardless of their attire or identity, is immune to criticism, Minister K.D. Lal Kantha said. Addressing a gathering,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate reaches Rs. 313
2026-01-22
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (22 Jan),Continue Reading
Murder plot: Wimal stirs controversy at Nandana Gunathilaka’s funeral
2026-01-22
Former minister Wimal Weerawansa has made a controversial disclosure concerning the death of former politician Nandana Gunathilaka, revealing details ofContinue Reading
Man arrested with Rs. 16.5M worth of illegal cigarettes
2026-01-22
A 47‑year‑old man was arrested at a house in Wellampitiya yesterday for the possession of 165,200 Manchester‑type cigarettes illegally importedContinue Reading
SLPP & SJB MP group to visit Odisha for India’s Republic Day
2026-01-22
A group of SLPP and SJB parliamentarians, led by SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa, are scheduled to travel to Odisha, India,Continue Reading
Kandy Stone mystery solved : Report revealed
2026-01-22
According to a report issued by the National Gem and Jewellery Authority, the stone discovered from a kovil land inContinue Reading
Work begins to rebuild Paranthan Chemical Factory after 39 years
2026-01-22
The foundation stone was laid on Wednesday (21 Jan) at the Paranthan Chemical Industrial Zone to reconstruct the Paranthan ChemicalContinue Reading
“Exclusion of women is structurally maintained,” PM Harini tells Davos forum
2026-01-22
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya said that contributions of women continue to be systematically undervalued, particularly in unpaid careContinue Reading
Atamasthanadhipathi Pallegama Hemarathana Thera meets the Dalai Lama
2026-01-22
The Atamasthanadhipathi of Sri Lanka, the Most Venerable Dr. Pallegama Hemarathana Nayake Thera, met His Holiness the 14th Dalai Lama,Continue Reading
Northern Investment Summit held in Jaffna
2026-01-22
The Northern Investment Summit 2026 (NIS26) commenced on Wednesday (21 Jan), at the Thiruvalluvar Cultural Centre in Jaffna under theContinue Reading
US work visas : Key update
2026-01-22
Sri Lankan travellers are being reminded to know the rules before entering the United States on a B1/B2 visitor visa. Continue Reading
Prevailing dry weather conditions expected to change from tomorrow
2026-01-22
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 22 JANUARY 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 22 January 2026 The prevailing dry weather conditions areContinue Reading
President flags 4,000 landslides, announces integrated plan for Central Highlands
2026-01-22
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the isolated functioning of institutions responsible for construction and land management, agriculture, livestock andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Vs England: Special Traffic Plan in Colombo
2026-01-21
The Sri Lanka Police will implement a special traffic management plan on the following dates in view of the England CricketContinue Reading
ICC T20 World Cup Trophy Tour Launched in Sri Lanka
2026-01-21
The official tour showcasing the ICC T20 World Cup trophy, which will be jointly hosted by India and Sri LankaContinue Reading
India inaugurates second Bailey Bridge on Kandy–Ragala Road
2026-01-21
A 120-foot Bailey Bridge on the B-492 Kandy–Ragala Road was inaugurated today under India’s USD 450 million reconstruction and rehabilitationContinue Reading
Official: ICC rejects Bangladesh’s T20 WC venue change request
2026-01-21
The International Cricket Council (ICC) today confirmed that the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup will proceed as scheduled with Bangladesh’sContinue Reading