Who can become Sri Lanka Cricket’s next chairman — and who is barred?
2026-09-30
A bill published in a Gazette supplement proposes that the next Sri Lanka Cricket chairperson be selected from among sevenContinue Reading
122 Colombo Metro buses launched; Jaffna, Kandy and Galle service plans announced
2026-09-29
A new fleet of 122 Metro buses was officially launched today (29) to operate along seven routes in the WesternContinue Reading
Sri Lanka among world’s fastest-improving tourism economies: WEF
2026-09-27
Sri Lanka has been ranked among the world’s 10 fastest-improving travel and tourism economies in the World Economic Forum’s 2026Continue Reading
Indira at 50: Karu Jayasuriya remembers the inspiration behind the Indira Cancer Trust
2026-09-26
By Karu Jayasuriya It was exactly 50 years ago today that I held my daughter Indira in my arms forContinue Reading
Sangakkara identifies what Sri Lanka “must not change” for ODI decider
2026-09-26
Former Sri Lanka captain Kumar Sangakkara has urged Sri Lanka not to get carried away by their victory over EnglandContinue Reading
Easter attacks verdict not the end, full truth must still be uncovered: Fr. Jude Krishantha
2026-09-23
The Catholic Church has welcomed the court verdict against those convicted in connection with the 2019 Easter Sunday attacks, butContinue Reading
Passenger numbers on expressways limited to available seat belts: Police
2026-09-21
Police have warned that passengers travelling on expressways without an available seat belt could face legal action. Deputy Inspector GeneralContinue Reading
From Bangkok With Drugs: Three Thai Women Arrested at BIA
2026-09-20
Three Thai women have been arrested at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake in two separate operations involving more thanContinue Reading
BYD recalls 32,009 Shark PHEVs over safety issue in Australia
2026-09-17
BYD is recalling 32,009 of its Shark 6 PHEV ute because a fault means the spare wheel could detach. TheContinue Reading
From Jaffna to Norway’s Cabinet: Kamzy Gunaratnam appointed Transport Minister
2026-09-15
Sri Lankan-born politician Kamzy Gunaratnam has been appointed Norway’s new Minister of Transport, marking another milestone in her political journeyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka only country where views of UN improved in 37-country survey
2026-09-12
Sri Lanka was the only country where public perceptions of the United Nations improved among 37 countries surveyed by theContinue Reading
The 2026 Sri Lanka Police app: Another compliance failure?
2026-09-11
By Dr Sanjana Hattotuwa In early 2025, Sri Lanka Police launched eTraffic under the government’s ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme. ItContinue Reading
Sri Lanka exports first locally made amphibious craft to Europe
2026-09-10
Sri Lanka has exported its first locally manufactured amphibious craft capable of operating on both land and water to Europe,Continue Reading
Third Metro Depot opens at Ekala, adding 20 new buses
2026-09-10
Sri Lanka’s urban transport modernization drive took another step forward yesterday (09) with the opening of the third Metro BusContinue Reading
Online Railway Season Tickets for Private-Sector Employees From October 1
2026-09-08
Private-sector employees in Sri Lanka will be able to obtain railway season tickets online from October 1, under a newContinue Reading
SLTB to add 800 new buses by year‑end – Transport Minister
2026-09-08
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will be strengthened with the addition of 600 new air‑conditioned buses to be importedContinue Reading
No more trips to Govt offices? President targets 80% of services from home
2026-09-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has outlined a series of measures aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, including plans toContinue Reading
Deputy Minister shares Blind Cricket Experience, calls for Greater Inclusion
2026-09-06
Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe has shared his experience of playing blind cricket, saying the sport demonstrated how cricket can helpContinue Reading