20th August : Warm weather alert issued for 10 districts
2025-08-19
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather for the Eastern and North-central provinces and Hambantota, Monaragala,Continue Reading
Namal calls out Govt over judge transfers
2025-08-19
SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa called on the government to allow the judiciary to operate as an independent institution. MP RajapaksaContinue Reading
CCD probe : Thusitha Halloluwa remanded
2025-08-19
Former Executive Director of the National Lotteries Board, Thusitha Halloluwa, who was arrested today for evading court proceedings, has beenContinue Reading
ASPI hits all-time high on Colombo Stock Exchange
2025-08-19
The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) says the All Share Price Index (ASPI) and the S&P SL20 Index posted records duringContinue Reading
Chamath Palihapitiya launches new SPAC targeting AI and energy
2025-08-19
Chamath Palihapitiya has launched a new special purpose acquisition company (SPAC) to raise $250 million, marking his return to theContinue Reading
Sajith seeks Singapore’s policy insights in meeting with Kishore Mahbubani
2025-08-19
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa met with distinguished Singaporean diplomat, academic, and author Kishore Mahbubani at the Asian Research Institute ofContinue Reading
India Asia Cup squad announced
2025-08-19
Shubman Gill, Jasprit Bumrah and Sanju Samson have all been selected in India’s 15-man squad for the Asia Cup. TheContinue Reading
Lasith Malinga to share expertise with national fast bowlers
2025-08-19
Sri Lanka bowling legend Lasith Malinga joined the practice sessions of the National Men’s Squad today, as the team preparesContinue Reading
UK to grant Sri Lankan garments wider tariff-free access from 2026
2025-08-19
The British High Commission in Colombo says Sri Lankan garment manufacturers will gain unprecedented access to UK markets under liberalisedContinue Reading
Corruption : Shasheendra Rajapaksa further remanded
2025-08-19
Former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa, who was arrested in connection with corruption allegations, has been further remanded until 26th August.Continue Reading
New concessionary loan scheme for agriculture & industry entrepreneurs
2025-08-19
The proposal for the introduction of a concessionary loan scheme to encourage young entrepreneurs in the agriculture and industry sectorsContinue Reading
13 arrested for illegal Gem Mining in Wasgamuwa National Park
2025-08-19
Thirteen individuals have been taken into custody by wildlife officers for unauthorized gem mining within the Wasgamuwa National Park, accordingContinue Reading
Pelwatte & Sevanagala sugar factories to be developed as tourist attractions
2025-08-19
Cabinet approval has been granted for the implementation of two projects for the development of some selected premises of theContinue Reading
Bribery : Court rejects Rajitha’s petition on warrant
2025-08-19
The petition filed by former Minister Rajitha Senaratne, seeking an order suspending the arrest warrant issued against him, has beenContinue Reading
“If you can’t agree to fingerprinting, find another job” — Govt to postal workers
2025-08-19
Cabinet Spokesperson Nalinda Jayatissa said Tuesday he is willing to meet with postal trade unions only if they agree toContinue Reading
Korea steps up migrant rights after Sri Lankan worker incident
2025-08-19
South Korean police will launch a 100-day special crackdown on abuses against migrant workers, the Korean National Police Agency saidContinue Reading
QR system for distribution of fertilizer subsidies for farmers
2025-08-19
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved introducing a QR system or a suitable digital method for the distribution of fertilizerContinue Reading
Port City’s Economic Commission suspends visa support for two firms
2025-08-19
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission (CPCEC) has suspended the issuance of visa recommendations to two Authorised Persons (APs) followingContinue Reading