STF soldier dies by suicide in Katukurunda
A 52-year-old officer attached to the Special Task Force (STF) camp in Katukurunda has died by suicide after reportedly shootingContinue Reading
Exiled Former Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina Sentenced to 10 Years
A special court in Bangladesh on Monday sentenced former Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina to 10 years in prison in twoContinue Reading
Court orders CID to arrest Chamal Rajapaksa’s son, currently in US
The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court has directed the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to arrest Shamindra Rajapaksa, the youngest son ofContinue Reading
Suspended Parliament Deputy SG lodges Bribery complaint against Speaker
The suspended Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, has lodged a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of BriberyContinue Reading
Harshana to Submit Private Member’s Bill on Online Safety for Children
Opposition lawmaker Harshana Rajakaruna said he plans to submit a private member’s bill to Parliament this week seeking amendments toContinue Reading
T20 World Cup warm-up matches : Broadcast Schedule
Schedule and broadcast information confirmed for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 warm-up matches The schedule and broadcast informationContinue Reading
What the new Occupant Protection Bill means for landlords & tenants
Protection of Occupants Bill, 2025 – A Brief Legal Commentary By Delan De Silva, Attorney-at-Law Sri Lanka’s Protection of OccupantsContinue Reading
UNP to launch digital initiative at Sirikotha on Feb. 4
The United National Party (UNP) will mark a significant step in its digital transformation with a special launch event scheduledContinue Reading
Manning Market goes digital : Online payment system launched
The Urban Development Authority (UDA) officially launched a new Online Payment System at the Peliyagoda Manning Market today, marking aContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee strengthens slightly against the dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 2), compared to Friday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
UK–Sri Lanka trade ties in focus at London forum
The Sri Lanka–United Kingdom Chamber of Commerce in London (SLUKCC) in collaboration with the Sri Lanka High Commission in London (SLHC),Continue Reading
Lanka Sugar Company refutes rumours about Nugegoda outlet closure
Lanka Sugar Company (Pvt) Ltd. has issued a special statement denying recent claims circulating on social media regarding the operationsContinue Reading
Protest erupts in Vavuniya against Kivul Oya project
A large protest was held in Vavuniya today opposing the government’s decision to resume the Kivul Oya Reservoir Development Project.Continue Reading
Sri Lanka T20 World Cup Squad : Injury update
Sri Lanka fast bowler Eshan Malinga is likely to be ruled out of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup afterContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee slips slightly
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (FebContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for 7 Districts
Advisory for Severe Lightning Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre Issued at 12.00 noon 02 February 2026 validContinue Reading
NPP captures Weligama PS chair from SJB in fresh vote
Chinthaka Hewapathirana of the National People’s Power (NPP) was elected Chairman of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha on Monday securing 22Continue Reading