India funds Sri Lanka rail project: USD 2.5M released under USD 14.89M grant
2025-07-31
The Government of India has released the first payment of approximately USD 2.5 million (LKR 770 million) for a majorContinue Reading
Chinese Ambassador hails PLA’s legacy and growing China-Sri Lanka military ties
2025-07-31
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, H.E. Qi Zhenhong, commemorated the 98th anniversary of the founding of the Chinese People’s LiberationContinue Reading
01 Aug : Warm weather alert for 12 districts
2025-07-31
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Northern, Eastern and North-central provinces and MonaragalaContinue Reading
“Our finances are strong & Stable” : SLC denies claims
2025-07-31
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has refuted recent claims circulating on social media suggesting a financial crisis within the organization, statingContinue Reading
Is Arugam Bay in Tel Aviv and not Sri Lanka? Foreign tourist asks (Video)
2025-07-31
International DJ, Tom Monagle, has raised concerns over the increasing presence of Israeli nationals and businesses in Arugam Bay, SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka has arrested over 120,000 people for drug-related offences this year
2025-07-31
The Ministry of Public Security says 788 persons were apprehended over drug-related offences during a special islandwide raid conducted yesterdayContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s June external sector performance : 7 Key Highlights
2025-07-31
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) says the external sector of the Sri Lankan economy remained robust in theContinue Reading
Draft Bill revoking special benefits to former presidents Gazetted
2025-07-31
The Presidents’ Entitlements (Repeal) Draft Bill, which seeks to revoke the special benefits granted to former presidents and or theirContinue Reading
Colombo inflation increases to -0.3% in July 2025
2025-07-31
The Overall Rate of Inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increasedContinue Reading
Online facility for land maps available from 01 Aug
2025-07-31
Land survey maps will be available online starting tomorrow, 01 August 2025, Surveyor General Y.G. Gnanathilaka announced today. He madeContinue Reading
Nuwara Eliya opens temporary women’s shelter
2025-07-31
A temporary women’s care centre was officially opened in Nuwara Eliya on July 29, providing short-term shelter, protection, and supportContinue Reading
Men in Sri Lanka facing higher lung cancer risk
2025-07-31
Health experts have warned that an increase in lung cancer cases has been observed in Sri Lanka. According to ConsultantContinue Reading
Former NC CM S.M. Ranjith seeks bail pending appeal
2025-07-31
Former North Central Province Chief Minister S.M. Ranjith and his sister-in-law, Shanthini Chandrasena, who are serving 16-year rigorous prison sentencesContinue Reading
Kandy Esala Perahera : Drones temporarily prohibited
2025-07-31
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) says drones have been prohibited at the 2025 Esala Perahera of theContinue Reading
Corruption probes : President makes big statement
2025-07-31
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka will soon become a country where no one will even think of takingContinue Reading
Daughter of MP Rohitha Abeygunawardhana granted bail
2025-07-31
The daughter of MP Rohitha Abeygunawardena, who was arrested yesterday in connection with the case of an illegally registered SUV,Continue Reading
President engages with Sri Lankan community in the Maldives
2025-07-31
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake engaged with the Sri Lankan community residing in the Maldives during a special event held atContinue Reading
Police launch info system for 2025 Kandy Esala Perahera
2025-07-31
The Sri Lanka Police has introduced an Information Management System for the 2025 Esala Perahera of the Temple of theContinue Reading
