US tariff threat over Iran trade puts Sri Lanka’s export recovery at risk
2026-01-13
Sri Lanka’s export recovery faces fresh uncertainty following a sweeping trade warning issued by US President Donald Trump, whichContinue Reading
More underutilized plantation lands to be leased
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to provide underutilized lands and properties to suitable investors for optimal utilization,Continue Reading
T20 World Cup: Indian visas refused for several cricketers
2026-01-13
USA fast bowler Ali Khan has been denied an Indian visa ahead of the 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup,Continue Reading
Five arrested in foreign job scam raids in Boralesgamuwa
2026-01-13
The Special Investigation Division of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) has arrested five individuals involved in foreignContinue Reading
Wimal calls off Satyagraha campaign
2026-01-13
The satyagraha campaign launched by National Freedom Front leader Wimal Weerawansa, together with representatives of civil organizations, has now beenContinue Reading
Woman in Turkey claims Trump is her father, demands DNA test
2026-01-13
A woman in Turkey has filed a paternity lawsuit, claiming that the president of the United States is her biologicalContinue Reading
CHEC Port City secures $300M for Phase II
2026-01-13
CHEC Port City Colombo (Pvt) Ltd., the primary developer of Port City Colombo, has pledged approximately US$300 million in foreignContinue Reading
Two arrested in Rs. 50M Kilinochchi factory fraud
2026-01-13
Two suspects connected to a financial fraud in Kilinochchi have been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID). The arrestContinue Reading
SriLankan unveils new livery promoting Nawam Perahera
2026-01-13
SriLankan Airlines, the national carrier of Sri Lanka, has unveiled a landmark international branding initiative to promote the Colombo NawamContinue Reading
CPA raises concerns over delay in Auditor General appointment
2026-01-13
The Centre for Policy Alternatives (CPA) has raised concerns about the emerging institutional deadlock between the President and the ConstitutionalContinue Reading
“He might have to stay long, no one will give Thambili” Govt to Wimal
2026-01-13
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said there will be no Cabinet reshuffle despite protests against the government’s education reform program.Continue Reading
Cabinet approves higher minimum prices for Samba, Keeri Samba paddy
2026-01-13
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the minimum purchasing prices for Samba and Keeri Samba paddy, followingContinue Reading
LPL Player Draft : New announcement from SLC
2026-01-13
The player draft for the sixth edition of the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2026 will be held on March 22,Continue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued for 5 districts
2026-01-13
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at some places in Colombo, Kaluthara, Galle, Matara and Rathnapura districts. There mayContinue Reading
Education reforms for Grade 6 pushed to 2027 – Cabinet
2026-01-13
Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said the Cabinet has decided to implement proposed education reforms for Grade 6 starting inContinue Reading
Sri Lanka develops first locally engineered eVTOL aircraft
2026-01-13
Sri Lanka has entered a new era in aviation and innovation with the design, development, and manufacturing of its first-everContinue Reading
US announces additional $2M in aid for cyclone relief
2026-01-13
The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka has announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affectedContinue Reading
CBSL rates : Rupee appreciates further against the US Dollar
2026-01-13
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (13 Jan), compared to Monday. According to officialContinue Reading