Sri Lanka, South Korea Deputy Ministers hold talks to boost cooperation
2026-02-25
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment, Arun Hemachandra, met with Eui-hae Cecilia Chung, Deputy Minister ofContinue Reading
US Justice Dept and FBI strengthen cooperation with SL to Combat Transnational Crime
2026-02-25
The United States Department of Justice and experts from the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) worked alongside Sri Lankan investigatorsContinue Reading
Suresh Sallay’s arrest : Police give more details
2026-02-25
Sri Lanka Police have confirmed that former State Intelligence Service Chief, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been arrested inContinue Reading
Former Trade Ministry Top Officials Held in Corruption Investigation
2026-02-25
Three former senior officials of Sri Lanka’s Ministry of Trade were arrested Tuesday over alleged corruption linked to a procurementContinue Reading
Wildlife Dept probes misuse of Kumana Bungalows, Suspends online bookings
2026-02-25
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has launched a formal investigation following reports that tourist bungalows inside Kumana National Park haveContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-02-25
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 25), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
A-PAD SL restores safe drinking water in cyclone-hit Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya
2026-02-25
Reliable access to safe drinking water has been restored in cyclone-hit communities of Puttalam and Nuwara Eliya, through targeted interventionsContinue Reading
Harsha warns against unlicensed foreign businesses in Sri Lanka
2026-02-25
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has raised alarm over what he termed a “tourism paradox” in Sri Lanka, where visitorContinue Reading
Suresh Sallay’s arrest: Ali Sabry warns against politicising national security
2026-02-25
Former Minister Ali Sabry has cautioned that “national security institutions must never be undermined for political gain”, following the arrestContinue Reading
Govt says No Decision to Halt Jaffna Cricket Stadium Construction
2026-02-25
The Sri Lankan government has not taken a decision to halt the proposed Jaffna International Cricket Stadium project and intendsContinue Reading
Opposition members meet Ranil to discuss cooperation and key national issues
2026-02-25
A group of Opposition members have held discussions with former President Ranil Wickremesinghe this morning (25 Feb). It is reportedContinue Reading
Court dismisses Avant Garde petitions against Defence Ministry directive
2026-02-25
The Court of Appeal has ordered the dismissal of two writ petitions filed seeking to invalidate the directive issued byContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Selling rate steady at Rs. 312
2026-02-25
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar in commercial banks today (Feb 25) compared to Tuesday. AccordingContinue Reading
UK makes ETA Mandatory for Visa-Free Travellers from 85 Countries
2026-02-25
Starting today (Feb 25), visitors to Britain from 85 countries must obtain an electronic permit in advance of their trip,Continue Reading
COPF urges officials to expedite ‘Ditawah’ housing assistance payments
2026-02-25
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has discussed the progress of disaster relief provided to the public affected byContinue Reading
ICC confirms full schedule for Women’s T20 World Cup 2026
2026-02-25
The full schedule for the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup 2026 has been confirmed following the conclusion of the ICCContinue Reading
Police warn of Scam Gangs impersonating Senior Officers in Colombo
2026-02-25
The Police have issued a public warning regarding fraudulent activities carried out by organized groups impersonating senior police officers. AccordingContinue Reading
COPF calls for legal framework on Rs. 200 daily allowance for estate workers
2026-02-25
The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has instructed officials to establish a legal framework for the Rs. 200 dailyContinue Reading