22nd Constitutional Amendment, Judicature Act amendment tabled in Parliament
2026-08-18
The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which proposes to increase the retirement age of judges, and the Judicature (Amendment) BillContinue Reading
Sending Dollars to Sri Lanka? : IRD clears up Tax Fears
2026-08-17
Sri Lankans working overseas do not need to fear additional taxes when sending their legally earned income to SriContinue Reading
Meta Faces $1.4 Trillion Lawsuit: Key Instagram, Facebook Changes Demanded
2026-08-17
Meta is facing a major child privacy trial in the United States that could force significant changes to some ofContinue Reading
Navy rescues 2 Children after Jet Ski accident at Gregory Lake
2026-08-17
Two children aged 11 and 13 were rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy after a jet ski they wereContinue Reading
Vietnam Airlines launches Direct Ho Chi Minh City-Colombo Flights
2026-08-17
Vietnam Airlines has commenced direct flights between Ho Chi Minh City and Colombo, operating three weekly services to Bandaranaike InternationalContinue Reading
Police warn against Fake News after Viral Kohuwala Bridge image
2026-08-12
Sri Lanka Police have warned the public against sharing false or unverified information on social media following the circulation ofContinue Reading
France bans unsolicited telemarketing calls
2026-08-11
France has introduced a nationwide ban on unsolicited commercial telemarketing calls, requiring businesses to obtain consumers’ consent before contacting themContinue Reading
Sagara Kariyawasam arrested over comments on alleged plot to assassinate IGP
2026-08-10
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) General Secretary Sagara Kariyawasam has been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) overContinue Reading
Vijay’s son Jason Sanjay opens up about his Sri Lankan roots
2026-08-09
Jason Sanjay, the son of actor and politician Vijay, has spoken about his Sri Lankan family roots and his connectionContinue Reading
New Sri Lanka passports rejected in some countries over quality issues: MP
2026-08-08
Opposition MP Mujibur Rahman told Parliament that a former Sri Lankan Member of Parliament was detained and questioned by UKContinue Reading
Hela closure: BOI assures jobs of 3,674 former Hela employees are secure
2026-08-07
The Board of Investment (BOI) has assured that the jobs of 3,674 employees formerly attached to Hela Clothing (Pvt) LtdContinue Reading
NBRO issues landslide early warnings for four districts
2026-08-07
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued a landslide early warning for several areas in five districts, effective fromContinue Reading
Colombo Marathon 2026 launched; Registration now open
2026-08-05
The Colombo Marathon 2026 was officially launched yesterday under the theme “A Step for Peace and Humanity”, positioning itself asContinue Reading
Adverse weather : Colombo–Kandy Road closed between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna
2026-08-03
Sri Lanka Police have announced that the Colombo–Kandy main road has been closed between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna due to adverseContinue Reading
From Sri Lanka’s top cop to death row: Who is Pujith Jayasundara?
2026-07-31
Former Inspector General of Police (IGP) Pujith Senadhi Bandara Jayasundara, once the country’s highest-ranking police officer, was on FridayContinue Reading
K-pop’s BTS opt out of new Asian music Grammy consideration
2026-07-30
K-pop powerhouse BTS said on Wednesday that they would not submit songs for consideration for the 2027 Grammys next February.Continue Reading
JKH brings Wendy’s to Sri Lanka, first outlet due by December 2026
2026-07-28
John Keells Holdings (JKH) has announced plans to introduce the globally recognised fast-food chain Wendy’s to Sri Lanka, with theContinue Reading
Wildlife Department receives new vehicles worth nearly Rs. 2 billion
2026-07-27
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has received a new fleet of vehicles to strengthen field operations, including efforts to manageContinue Reading