Energy Minister reaffirms 30% power tariff cut in three years
2026-02-05
Minister of Energy Kumara Jayakody told Parliament today (Feb. 5) that electricity tariffs will be reduced by 30% over theContinue Reading
FMM urges Govt action on HRCSL report on free speech
2026-02-05
The Free Media Movement (FMM) has urged the Sri Lankan government to demonstrate accountability and take immediate action in responseContinue Reading
CBSL rates : USD rates dip slightly
2026-02-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated against the US Dollar today (Feb 5), compared to Tuesday. According to the CentralContinue Reading
Govt questioned on SJB MP Rohana Bandara’s security
2026-02-05
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today questioned the government’s failure to provide adequate security to MP Rohana Bandara, stating it wasContinue Reading
Man sentenced to life in prison for Trump golf assassination attempt
2026-02-05
A man convicted of trying to assassinate President Donald Trump on a Florida golf course in 2024 was sentenced WednesdayContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory issued for several areas
2026-02-05
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued a severe lightning advisory for parts of the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee holds steady with minor gains
2026-02-05
The Sri Lankan Rupee showed mixed stability, with slight appreciation against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in SriContinue Reading
Sri Lanka appears 188 times in Epstein document archive, mostly incidental
2026-02-05
Sri Lanka is mentioned in 188 search results within the publicly released Jeffrey Epstein document archive, according to a reviewContinue Reading
Samudika Jayaratne assumes office as Sri Lanka’s first female Auditor General
2026-02-05
Samudika Jayaratne officially assumed duties today (Feb. 5) as the 42nd Auditor General of Sri Lanka, becoming the first womanContinue Reading
Broadcast details for ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 announced
2026-02-05
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the broadcast arrangements for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026, which willContinue Reading
Sri Lanka rolls out GovPAY traffic fine system islandwide
2026-02-05
Sri Lanka officially completed the island-wide rollout of the GovPAY digital traffic fine payment system on February 3, 2026, markingContinue Reading
India denies alleged assault on Sri Lankan fishermen
2026-02-05
The High Commission of India in Colombo has denied allegations that Indian Navy or Coast Guard personnel were involved inContinue Reading
Over 62,000 turtle hatchlings released in 2025 by Sri Lanka Coast Guard
2026-02-05
The Sri Lanka Coast Guard released 62,352 turtle hatchlings across 14 locations in 2025 under its ongoing Turtle Conservation Project.Continue Reading
Legal transfer of passenger transport permits now in effect
2026-02-05
A new gazette enabling the legal transfer of passenger service permits, addressing a long-standing issue spanning over 35 years, cameContinue Reading
Nasser Hussain rips into ICC over Bangladesh decision
2026-02-05
Former England captain Nasser Hussain has publicly supported Pakistan and Bangladesh in their standoff with the International Cricket Council (ICC)Continue Reading
Preliminary objections in case against Mahindananda & Nalin postponed
2026-02-05
The preliminary objections in the case filed by the Attorney General against former ministers Mahindananda Aluthgamage and Nalin Fernando, andContinue Reading
JVP delegation in India for official visit
2026-02-05
A delegation from the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by General Secretary Tilvin Silva, departed for New Delhi this morningContinue Reading
19 mobile phones found at Galle Prison
2026-02-05
A stock of mobile phones, SIM cards, and narcotics was discovered during a search operation at the Galle Prison. AccordingContinue Reading
