Coal controversy: Cabinet spokesperson responds to concerns
2026-01-27
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa today commented on the situation arising from the importation of coal, where a consignmentContinue Reading
President launches program to restore cyclone-hit religious sites
2026-01-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today launched the national programme ‘Godanagamu Adhishtanaye Sanhinda’ to restore religious sites damaged by Cyclone Ditwah,Continue Reading
Body of RDA worker missing after landslide found after two months
2026-01-27
The body of a 30-year-old man who went missing after a landslide struck the village of Gawarammana in Welimada wasContinue Reading
President slams opposition U-Turn on education reforms
2026-01-27
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today slammed the opposition for shifting its stance on the government’s education reforms. Addressing an eventContinue Reading
New child protection laws in the pipeline
2026-01-27
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs plans to introduce several new laws and amend existing ones this year. CabinetContinue Reading
Govt calls for bids to develop Gregory Lake theme park
2026-01-27
Cabinet approval has been granted to call for investment proposals to lease a 10‑acre land plot near Gregory Lake, NuwaraContinue Reading
Govt to lease 9 land plots for Diyawanna Oya leisure hub under international bidding
2026-01-27
The Urban Development Authority plans to launch the “Frolic Island Recreational Hub” project along both banks of the Diyawanna OyaContinue Reading
“Illicit liquor killing our men” – Group of women block Mihintale road in protest
2026-01-27
A group of women have staged a protest blocking the main road in Mihintale against illicit liquor in the area. Continue Reading
Opposition and certain media outlets responsible for education reform issue: Minister
2026-01-27
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa criticized the opposition and certain media outlets over their stance on the government’s stalledContinue Reading
Parliamentary Select Committee to Meet Weekly to Probe Release of 323 Containers
2026-01-27
A Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to investigate the release of 323 containers from the Port of Colombo without mandatory physicalContinue Reading
Mathews questions Double Standards, Hits back at Brook’s Remarks
2026-01-27
Sri Lanka’s former captain Angelo Mathews has questioned the double standards in how cricket pitches are judged, after England captainContinue Reading
Reckless act leads to train accident, woman survives (Video)
2026-01-27
A 52-year-old woman narrowly escaped serious injuries after a motorcycle was struck by a train at the Thandikulam railway crossingContinue Reading
Opposition MPs inspect Norochcholai amid coal quality concerns
2026-01-27
A group of Opposition MPs have joined a Parliamentary delegation to inspect the controversial coal consignment that recently arrived atContinue Reading
Mental health emergency support available via 1926
2026-01-27
Sri Lanka’s National Institute of Mental Health has urged the public to seek immediate help during mental health emergencies, highlightingContinue Reading
Suspect arrested with 1,158 undersized conch shells
2026-01-27
Sri Lanka Navy personnel, in coordination with the Fisheries Inspectorate in Mannar, have arrested a suspect for the illegal possessionContinue Reading
Chief Prelates oppose outsider for Auditor General post
2026-01-27
Sri Lanka’s senior Buddhist prelates have urged President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to appoint the most suitable senior official from theContinue Reading
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