Business Bill to repeal Chief of Defence Staff Act gazetted
A Bill has been published aiming to repeal the Chief of Defence Staff Act No. 35 of 2009, which could lead to the end of the Chief of Defence Staff position.…
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Business Sri Lankan Airlines Airbus Scandal and the Death of Kapila Chandrasena and my Brother Rajeewa
Sadly, KC’s death has brought renewed attention to my brother, Rajeewa Jayaweera, who died in June 2020. Some people on social media tried to connect his death…
Weather Showers expected in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Galle and Matara districts
The Department of Meteorology issued this weather forecast on 17 May 2026 at 5:30 a.m. A low-pressure area located north of Sri Lanka is slowly weakening. As a…
Business Expansion of PayPal services in Sri Lanka officially announced
The expansion of cross-border payment services is anticipated to significantly aid Sri Lankan small businesses and startups in engaging more actively in…
Business Showers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Anuradhapura, Galle and Matara districts
In other news , Sri Lanka's ability to access the next IMF tranche of USD 700 million depends on restoring cost-recovery pricing for electricity and fuel. The…
Business On the hunt for China’s most famous green tea
For centuries, Longjing has been well-known among tea enthusiasts, especially since the Qianlong Emperor visited Hangzhou in the 18th century. According to…
Business SJB sees govt. hand in allowing unlawful take over of Malwana property by student activists
The main opposition party , SJB, claimed yesterday that the government has allowed student activists to take control of the disputed Malwana property, which…
Business Lanka’s eligibility to draw next IMF tranche of USD 700 mn hinges on ‘restoration of cost-recovery pricing for electricity and fuel’
When asked if the government's fuel subsidy program, which includes a Rs. 100 per liter diesel subsidy, aligns with the IMF's pricing guidelines, Kozack…
Business Lanka and Belarus draw roadmap for deeper cooperation in trade, industry, agriculture, tourism, education, and people-to-people ties
During his trip, Herath engaged in talks with Belarusian leaders, senior officials, business representatives, and tourism industry members, leading to several…
Business National SME Strategy Framework 2026 is critical because it brings policy consistency and stability to the sector – PM
This framework aims to simplify the process for entrepreneurs to register their businesses, access modern technologies, and secure specialized financial…
Weather Showers about 150mm are likely at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and North-western provinces and showers above 100mm are likely at some places in Galle and Matara districts
This weather forecast is issued by the Department of Meteorology on 15 May 2026 at 5:30 a.m. A low-pressure system located northeast of Sri Lanka remains…
Politics Gunshots fired in Philippine Senate where lawmaker wanted by ICC is holed up
On Wednesday evening, television footage showed police commandos in tactical gear entering the Senate building in Manila, while anti-riot officers with shields…
Crime Mass sex abuse allegations force closure of boarding school in Indonesia
Although several witnesses have retracted their statements against Ashari, one victim has officially complained and claims that up to 50 other students may…
Politics CEA urges public to avoid polythene and plastic during Vesak season
During Vesak, polythene and plastic are often used for lanterns, decorative pieces, entertainment supplies, and food distribution. The CEA pointed out that…
Business Special Coordination Committee meeting for Badulla District chaired by the President
During the meeting, the President asked about the resettlement process and any issues at the divisional secretariat level. He also focused on the quick release…
Weather Showers or thundershowers will occur at times in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Southern, North-western and Northern provinces
The Department of Meteorology issued this weather forecast on May 14, 2026, at 5:30 a.m. A low-pressure area northeast of Sri Lanka is still present but is…
Weather Showers will occur in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Northern provinces and in Anuradhapura, Trincomalee, Galle and Matara districts
The Department of Meteorology issued this weather forecast at 5:30 a.m. on May 13, 2026. A low-pressure area northeast of Sri Lanka is still present and is…
Politics Law applies to all, regardless of power or influence – Prez
The President invited anyone aware of unfair law enforcement to report it to him for appropriate action. He also emphasized the need for everyone to cooperate…
Business Sri Lanka and Belarus to sign several MoUs
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, is currently visiting Belarus from yesterday until Friday (15th), following an…
Politics Compensation paymentsto voluntary retirees in power sector to begin soon
The Government plans to start compensation payments soon for electricity sector workers who chose voluntary retirement. This follows a key meeting on Monday…
Politics US in closely-guarded talks to open new bases in Greenland
The White House has confirmed that high-level discussions are underway with both Greenland and Denmark but has refrained from sharing specific details. A White…
Politics Trump says Iran ceasefire is on ‘massive life support’
On Sunday, Iran presented its demands to conclude the conflict and reopen the Strait of Hormuz in a counter-offer to the US. Trump dismissed the proposal,…
Sports Draw on the cards, but Mominul and Shanto extend Bangladesh’s lead
Pakistan's fast bowlers started strong, quickly dismissing the openers again. However, the two left-handed batsmen managed to stabilize the innings, and the…
Sports About 84% percent of Lankans willing to donate eyes
The Health Ministry announced yesterday (11) that about 84% of people in Sri Lanka are willing to donate their eyes. They stated that the National Eye Bank,…