President Anura Kumara to visit Nuwara Eliya today to inaugurate several projects
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will travel to Nuwara Eliya today (11) to launch the Central Province part of the “A Nation United” national ca...
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Verdict in ex-MP Amarakeerthi Athukorala s murder case to be delivered today
The Gampaha High Court is set to announce its verdict today in the murder case of former Member of Parliament Amarakeerthi Athukorala. The court had p...
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Colombo- Ahmedabad direct flights to commence in April
Direct flights between Colombo, Sri Lanka, and Ahmedabad, India, are set to begin in April. Deputy Minister of Tourism Ruwan Ranasingha announced that...
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Sri Lanka deeply honoured to host Devnimori relics, says FM as relics return to India
Sri Lanka felt a great honor in hosting the sacred Devnimori relics for a week, allowing many people to pay their respects, said Vijitha Herath, the M...
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PM-EU delegation discuss ways to expand economic cooperation, trade and investment
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya met with a delegation from the European External Action Service to discuss ways to enhance the long-standing rel...
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Over 800 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
In a major operation against drugs, police in Sri Lanka arrested 802 people during raids that took place yesterday, September 9. The campaign, called ...
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Parliament to convene from Feb. 17–20; Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated
Parliament will meet from February 17 to February 20, 2026, as decided in a recent Committee on Parliamentary Business meeting led by Speaker Dr. Jaga...
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Fire breaks out at helmet factory in Kurunegala
A fire started today (10) at a factory that makes motorcycle helmets in the Paragahadeniya area of Kurunegala. Reports say that the fire completely de...
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Royal Navy of Oman vessel Sadh arrives at Colombo Port
The vessel 'Sadh' from the Royal Navy of Oman docked at the Port of Colombo today, October 10, for a logistics replenishment visit, according to the S...
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Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU s GSP facility after current cycle ends
Sri Lanka has expressed its desire to reapply for the European Union’s (EU) Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) trade program after the current ...
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New regulations to be introduced to re-register subscriber info of SIM cards
The Cabinet of Ministers in Sri Lanka has approved new rules to re-register the subscriber information of mobile phone SIM cards that were issued befo...
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Sri Lanka to implement special security measures for India–Pakistan World Cup game
The Sri Lankan government will put in place special security measures for the T20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan, which is set to take pla...
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Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission
Dharshana Medawatte, who is an Additional General Manager at the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been taken into custody by the Bribery Commi...
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T20 World Cup- Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement
Allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga will miss the 2026 T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury he sustained during the opening match against Ireland on Sunda...
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Initiative launched to connect state institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre
A significant meeting took place today (10) at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo to discuss connecting key government institutions to the Nationa...
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Sri Lanka, EU to hold Joint Commission meeting on Thursday
Sri Lanka and the European Union (EU) are set to hold the 27th Session of their Joint Commission in Colombo on Thursday, the 12th. This important meet...
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Education Council clears another hurdle
The Parliamentary Sub-Committee responsible for forming the Education Council has approved the report from the expert committee assigned by the Minist...
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India-Pakistan World Cup game to go ahead in Colombo as planned
The Pakistani government confirmed on Monday that the T20 World Cup match against India will take place in Colombo on February 15. A post on X reveale...
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UN seeks clarity on when US will pay dues, and how much
The United Nations announced on Monday that it is awaiting information on when and how much the United States will pay for its overdue budget contribu...
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CEB trade unions warn of action over unaddressed demands
Electricity trade unions in Sri Lanka have issued a warning that they will take action without notice if the date for the Ceylon Electricity Board (CE...
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Wanindu Hasaranga likely to miss T20 World Cup due to injury – Sources
Wanindu Hasaranga, an important all-rounder for Sri Lanka, is likely to miss the ICC T20 World Cup due to a hamstring injury, sources say. Dushan Hema...
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CCIB obtain 90-day detention for arrested Ava Gang members
The Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) has secured a 90-day detention period to question two members of the infamous 'Ava Gang' linked to a mur...
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King Charles backs UK police in any probe into brother Andrew amid Epstein fallout
King Charles has publicly expressed his support for any police investigation regarding his brother, Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, in light of the Epstei...
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