GMOA Accuses Govt of ‘Arrogant’ Approach, Intensifies Trade Union Action
2026-02-16
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced plans to intensify its trade union action, accusing the government and theContinue Reading
Oxford College of Business Secures Gold at TAGS Awards 2025 and Earns National Recognition for Sustainability Reporting Excellence
2026-02-16
Oxford College of Business (OCB), Sri Lanka’s leading private higher education provider, has been honoured with the Gold Award inContinue Reading
From 27 Sri 8182 to Rolls-Royce: Rathna Group Owner Looks Back
2026-02-16
Rathna Group owner Maithripala Lankeshwara has shared an emotional account of his journey from humble beginnings to importing what isContinue Reading
No vehicle tax hike; only shift in SSCL collection point — Deputy Minister
2026-02-16
Deputy Minister of Finance and Planning Dr. Anil Jayantha has clarified that recent claims regarding a tax hike on vehicleContinue Reading
President to travel to India tomorrow for AI Impact Summit
2026-02-16
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to India tomorrow (Feb. 17) at the invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra ModiContinue Reading
Weather: Advisory for low-pressure area, southeast of Sri Lanka
2026-02-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for a low-pressure area over the central parts of the southContinue Reading
IMF’s Kristalina Georgieva arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-02-16
Kristalina Georgieva, Managing Director of the International Monetary Fund, arrived in Sri Lanka a short while ago. According to theContinue Reading
853 arrested in islandwide Police operations on Sunday
2026-02-16
Police arrested 853 suspects during islandwide operations conducted yesterday (15). A total of 31,525 individuals were searched during the operations,Continue Reading
COPF approves Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill
2026-02-16
The Microfinance and Credit Regulatory Authority Bill was approved by the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) at a meeting heldContinue Reading
UK Deputy PM David Lammy to visit Sri Lanka tomorrow
2026-02-16
Deputy Prime Minister of the United Kingdom David Lammy is scheduled to arrive in Sri Lanka tomorrow ( February 17)Continue Reading
CBSL rates : Sri Lankan Rupee strengthens marginally
2026-02-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 16) compared to Friday. According to theContinue Reading
Prabath Chandrakeerthi appointed President’s Chief of Staff
2026-02-16
Prabath Chandrakeerthi has been appointed as the new Chief of Staff to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.
GMOA to withdraw from health data reporting from Feb 18
2026-02-16
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced its decision to withdraw from the reporting of health data with effectContinue Reading
PM warns against racism, urges women to lead reform efforts
2026-02-16
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya on Sunday (15) warned against attempts to undermine the government’s reform agenda by inciting racism, statingContinue Reading
Lawyers stage protest march in Colombo over Akuregoda double murder
2026-02-16
Lawyers staged a protest march in Colombo today over last week’s double murder in Akuregoda, Thalangama. The protest, led byContinue Reading
25 Indian fishermen arrested in KKS
2026-02-16
Twenty-five Indian fishermen were arrested by the Sri Lanka Navy during an operation carried out off Kankesanthurai, Jaffna, early thisContinue Reading
Lawyer murder: UNP calls for resignation of Public Security Minister
2026-02-16
The United National Party (UNP) has issued a statement condemning the killing of Attorney-at-Law Buddhika Mallawaarachchi and his wife, warningContinue Reading
India kicks off AI Impact Summit amid rising safety concerns
2026-02-16
New Delhi is set to host a five-day global artificial intelligence summit starting Monday to discuss the challenges and opportunitiesContinue Reading
