UNP warns Animal Welfare Bill could threaten Perahera traditions
2026-08-04
The United National Party (UNP) has called for amendments to the proposed Animal Welfare Bill, arguing that its current provisionsContinue Reading
Inclement weather: Death toll rises to eight
2026-08-04
Eight people have died due to the adverse weather conditions that affected parts of the country over the past severalContinue Reading
President reviews Sri Lanka’s preparations for key anti-money laundering assessment
2026-08-04
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake today (4) reviewed Sri Lanka’s preparations for its third Mutual Evaluation on Anti-Money Laundering and CounteringContinue Reading
21-year-old arrested for allegedly defrauding woman of Rs. 6.6 million in overseas job scam
2026-08-04
A 21-year-old suspect has been arrested by the North Western Province Unit of the Computer Crime Investigation Division for allegedlyContinue Reading
Safe Migration Action Plan approved for 2026-2028
2026-08-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the National Action Plan 2026–2028 for implementing the Global Compact for Safe, Orderly andContinue Reading
Flood warnings lifted for Kelani, Kalu river basins as water levels return to normal
2026-08-04
The Irrigation Department has withdrawn flood warnings previously issued for the Kelani and Kalu river basins after water levels returnedContinue Reading
TISL raises concerns over proposed Anti-Corruption Act amendments
2026-08-04
Transparency International Sri Lanka (TISL) has raised concerns over proposed amendments to the Anti-Corruption Act, warning that the changesContinue Reading
New Child Rights Act receives Cabinet approval
2026-08-04
Cabinet has approved a proposal to expedite the drafting of a new Child Rights Act aimed at strengthening the protectionContinue Reading
CEA, Dialog partner to expand e-waste collection across Sri Lanka
2026-08-04
Dialog Axiata has relaunched its e-Kunu electronic waste management programme in partnership with the Central Environmental Authority (CEA), allowing theContinue Reading
Indian Foreign Secretary to visit Sri Lanka on Wednesday?
2026-08-04
Indian Foreign Secretary Vikram Misri is expected to arrive in Sri Lanka on Wednesday for a one-day official visit, NewswireContinue Reading
First-ever Commission launched to address public sector pension issues
2026-08-04
Sri Lanka launched the Public Officers’ Salaries and Pensions Commission, the country’s first dedicated body tasked with addressing pension-related issuesContinue Reading
Govt details land allocation framework for resettlement of families displaced by Ditwah
2026-08-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a framework for allocating land to resettle families displaced by the impact of CycloneContinue Reading
USD 200 million ADB loan gets Cabinet nod
2026-08-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Finance,Continue Reading
Cabinet approves amendment to Employees’ Provident Fund Act
2026-08-04
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Labour to draft amendments to the Employees’ ProvidentContinue Reading
Three-month extension for expressway seat belt rule
2026-08-04
The Government has extended by three months the concessionary period granted to vehicle manufacturers to install seat belts in vehiclesContinue Reading
Pillayan further remanded over 2008 Batticaloa killings
2026-08-04
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan alias Pillayan, detained under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (PTA), has been ordered to beContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to establish Rs. 398 million renewable energy training centre
2026-08-04
Cabinet approval has been granted for the construction of a new renewable energy training centre under the Ceylon German TechnicalContinue Reading
Schools in Kandy, Nuwara Eliya to reopen tomorrow
2026-08-04
All government schools in the Kandy and Nuwara Eliya districts will reopen tomorrow (05), the Central Province Director of EducationContinue Reading