Special traffic plan announced for Navam Maha Perahera in Colombo
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka Police have announced a special traffic plan for the annual Navam Maha Perahera of the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya TempleContinue Reading
Attack reported on supermarket-style meat shop in Hatton
2026-01-29
A group of individuals reportedly attacked a supermarket-style retail shop on Side Street in Hatton on Jan. 28, following itsContinue Reading
Zero budget, no office, no staff: Harsha de Silva questions PM on Women’s Commission
2026-01-29
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva has criticised the government over the lack of funding and operational support for Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Sri Lanka and Netherlands celebrate 75 years of diplomatic relations
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka and the Netherlands marked the 75th anniversary of the establishment of formal diplomatic relations with the launch ofContinue Reading
Dollar rate steady across major banks today
2026-01-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has shown marginal depreciation against the US Dollar, while rates remain steady at most commercial banksContinue Reading
15 killed in Colombia plane crash, including senior lawmaker
2026-01-29
A small passenger aircraft operated by state-owned airline Satena crashed in a remote area of Norte de Santander province inContinue Reading
Gold jumps to record high above $5,500
2026-01-29
Gold jumped to a record high above $5,500 an ounce, extending a breakneck rally fueled by US dollar weakness andContinue Reading
PM Harini Launches Grade 1 Education Reforms
2026-01-29
Prime Minister and Minister of Education Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today inaugurated the national programme to implement Sri Lanka’s new educationContinue Reading
ASP Rohan Olugala appointed Director of Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit
2026-01-29
ASP Rohan Olugala has been appointed as the new Director of the Walana Central Anti-Corruption Unit. Olugala is known forContinue Reading
Weather: Mainly fair weather across the island today
2026-01-29
Mainly dry conditions are expected across most parts of the island today, the Department of Meteorology said. Ground frost isContinue Reading
Sri Lanka gets Surprise Semi-Final Vote from Indian Cricketer
2026-01-29
Former India cricketer Suresh Raina has included Sri Lanka among his predicted semi-finalists for the ICC Men’s T20 World CupContinue Reading
Court Told Ranil Misused Hospital Facilities After Remand
2026-01-29
Tensions flared in court on Wednesday during proceedings in the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, with prosecutors questioning howContinue Reading
USD 8.4m Project Brings Smart Immigration Gates to Sri Lanka
2026-01-29
Sri Lanka has launched its first Automated Border Control (ABC) e-gate system at Bandaranaike International Airport, marking a major stepContinue Reading
Sajith proposes Single Apex Science & Innovation Body for Sri Lanka
2026-01-29
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, following discussions and first-hand exposure to Singapore’s Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), called forContinue Reading
Fixing : ICC Charges Aaron Jones as USA Trains in Colombo
2026-01-29
United States cricketer Aaron Jones has been charged with five breaches of the Anti-Corruption Codes of Cricket West Indies (CWI)Continue Reading
Altercation at protest: SJB Kalutara UC councillor arrested
2026-01-28
A councillor of the Kalutara Municipal Council has been arrested by Kalutara South police after allegedly assaulting an individual duringContinue Reading
GMOA gives Health Minister 48 hours to act on doctors’ issues
2026-01-28
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) says that if a constructive intervention is not made to address the issues facedContinue Reading