Police extend deadline for 383 Police Support Service vacancies
2026-08-18
The deadline for applications for 383 vacancies in the Police Support Service has been extended to Sept. 14, the SriContinue Reading
High wave advisory issued for sea areas from Negombo to Pottuvil
2026-08-18
The Department of Meteorology has issued a high wave advisory for sea areas extending from Negombo to Pottuvil via Galle,Continue Reading
Cabinet approves revised contract to complete Sethsiripaya Phase III
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved a revised agreement with Maga Engineering (Pvt.) Ltd. to complete the remaining construction work of theContinue Reading
National Hospital to use KDU facilities to ease cardiac surgery waiting list
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to sign a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) to expand cardiac and thoracic surgeryContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to enter into prisoner transfer agreement with Poland
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to enter into an agreement with Poland to allow convicted citizens of either countryContinue Reading
Airport to Colombo by Passenger Drone for US$20–30? Sri Lanka Explores New Service
2026-08-18
Sri Lanka has begun discussions on the possible introduction of a passenger drone service, with Chinese autonomous aerial vehicle companyContinue Reading
Colombo hosts MSF South Asia Summit on future of humanitarian action
2026-08-18
Doctors Without Borders/Médecins Sans Frontières (MSF) South Asia held the fourth edition of its Health and Humanity Summit in Colombo,Continue Reading
Chemmani Mass Grave: 565 skeletons recovered
2026-08-18
The government says further action over the Chemmani mass grave excavations will be taken in accordance with court orders, asContinue Reading
Rs. 5,000 monthly allowance for special needs students
2026-08-18
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a monthly allowance of Rs. 5,000 for students with special education needs from low-incomeContinue Reading
Keheliya Rambukwella granted bail in one corruption case
2026-08-18
Former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) over anContinue Reading
Cricketer David Warner convicted for drink driving
2026-08-18
Former Australian cricketer David Warner has been convicted and fined A$1,500 for drink-driving after recording a blood-alcohol level more thanContinue Reading
Meta trial over social media harm to children begins
2026-08-18
A landmark trial seeking to hold Meta accountable for the alleged harm its social media platforms cause children is setContinue Reading
Tourism activity at Nil Diya Pokuna to be regulated
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has approved the commencement of regulated tourism activities at Nil Diya Pokuna under the supervision of the DepartmentContinue Reading
22nd Amendment: SJB files Supreme Court Challenge
2026-08-18
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has filed a petition before the Supreme Court challenging the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution,Continue Reading
Govt rejects claims of LTTE training camp in Kilinochchi
2026-08-18
The government has rejected social media claims that an LTTE training camp was being maintained in Kilinochchi, with Cabinet SpokesmanContinue Reading
4 bank officials arrest : Minister reveals New Details
2026-08-18
A total of Rs. 74 billion was allegedly transferred overseas through 10,151 transactions using 89 bank accounts, Cabinet Spokesman MinisterContinue Reading
Sri Lanka moves to criminalize unauthorized overseas fund transfers
2026-08-18
The Cabinet has granted policy approval to amend Sri Lanka’s Foreign Exchange Act to make unauthorized transfers of funds outContinue Reading
SLT Group records 11.1% revenue growth in Q2 2026
2026-08-18
SLT-MOBITEL Group’s revenue increased 11.1% in the second quarter of 2026, while profit after tax rose 54.4% to more thanContinue Reading