Mahela urges Sri Lanka to shut out outside noise ahead of T20 World Cup
2026-02-06
Former Sri Lanka captain Mahela Jayawardene has urged the national team to ignore outside criticism and focus on its strengthsContinue Reading
Kandy Getambe flyover construction resumes under President’s patronage
2026-02-06
Construction of the long-stalled Getambe flyover in Kandy was officially resumed on Today (06) under the patronage of President AnuraContinue Reading
SLTB appoints first female bus conductors
2026-02-06
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) on Thursday appointed 19 female bus conductors, marking the first time women haveContinue Reading
Rs. 5 mn housing aid scheme launched for Cyclone Ditwah victims
2026-02-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasised that the objective of the present Government is to bring to an end the eraContinue Reading
GCE O/L 2026: Special Notice for Students
2026-02-06
The Department of Examinations has announced that conducting tutoring or preparatory classes related to the GCE Ordinary Level examination willContinue Reading
Shanakiyan alleges deliberate delaying of Provincial Council elections
2026-02-06
MP Shanakiyan Rasamanickam alleged that Provincial Council elections are being deliberately delayed, citing the government’s failure to nominate members toContinue Reading
Weather forecast for Saturday: rain expected in several areas
2026-02-06
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 07 FEBRUARY 2026 Issued at 2.00 p.m. on 06 February 2026 Showers will occur at times inContinue Reading
Madras High Court adjourns MMDK general secretary Vaiko’s appeal against LTTE ban
2026-02-06
The Madras High Court on Thursday adjourned the hearing on MDMK general secretary Vaiko’s appeal against a tribunal order upholdingContinue Reading
Foreign Minister hosts diplomatic reception to mark Independence Day
2026-02-06
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment & Tourism Vijitha Herath hosted a special dinner reception at Cinnamon Grand for theContinue Reading
Keheliya Rambukwella’s daughter arrested
2026-02-06
The elder daughter of former minister Keheliya Rambukwella, Chamithri Rambukwella, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to InvestigateContinue Reading
Mahaiyawa underpass project begins in Kandy
2026-02-06
Construction work of the Mahaiyawa underpass in Kandy commenced today, the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development said. TheContinue Reading
Dollar rate today : Rupee appreciates against the dollar
2026-02-06
The Sri Lankan Rupee appreciated against the US Dollar at most commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (Feb 6), comparedContinue Reading
Advisory issued for severe lightning in several areas
2026-02-06
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber-level advisory warning of severe lightning in several parts of theContinue Reading
China-backed refurbished Supreme Court complex handed over
2026-02-06
The decisions and judgments delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democracy,Continue Reading
SC orders UGC to admit son of former defense attaché, says 3-year rule is irrational
2026-02-06
The Supreme Court on Thursday (05) ordered the University Grants Commission (UGC) to immediately admit a Sri Lankan student toContinue Reading
President Fund allocates Rs. 1.9 Bn for cyclone-hit schoolchildren
2026-02-06
The President’s Fund has allocated over Rs. 1.9 billion to support schoolchildren in districts affected by Cyclone Ditwah, the President’sContinue Reading
Big blow for Australia ahead of T20 World Cup
2026-02-06
Star seamer Josh Hazlewood has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup, with the Australians now missing two frontlineContinue Reading
Unexplained Wealth: Anusha Palpita further remanded
2026-02-06
Former Mass Media Ministry Secretary and ex-Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has beenContinue Reading