The Navy ceremonially occupied its new Headquarters (Block No. 3) at the Defence Headquarters Complex (DHQC) at Akuregoda, Battaramulla, on 09 December, 2025. On the […]
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Akbar Brothers wins top honours at Presidential Export Awards 2024/25
Akbar Brothers Ltd., has secured four major titles at the 27th Presidential Export Awards 2024/2025, hosted by the Sri Lanka Export Development Board, winning the […]
Fifa brings in new £45 ticket for 2026 World Cup
Fifa has introduced a small number of “more affordable” $60 (£45) tickets for all 104 matches at the 2026 World Cup following criticism of its […]
PM Harini assures to address salary concerns of govt translators
Officials of the Government Translators’ Service Union met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya at the Prime Minister’s Office to discuss several issues including salary […]
Mujibur Rahman seeks Police protection
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has stated that he had formally requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to ensure his personal safety, […]
Sri Lanka’s Youth Environment Resolution adopted at UNEA-7
Sri Lanka’s draft resolution on “Enhancing the Meaningful Participation of Youth in Environmental Processes and on Environmental Education” was adopted at the Seventh Session of […]
Donald Trump sues BBC for at least $5bn over edit of January 6 speech
Donald Trump has filed a lawsuit against the BBC over its editing of a speech he made to supporters in Washington before they stormed the […]
World Bank Statement on Sri Lanka Following Cyclone Ditwah
The World Bank Group is deeply saddened by the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah in Sri Lanka. Our thoughts are with the people who have […]
Sri Lanka forecasts increased rainfall, strong winds for Dec. 16
Sri Lanka is expected to see increased rainfall from Tuesday as an easterly wave strengthens showery conditions across much of the island, the Department of […]
Police Detain Nearly 1,000 in Nationwide Anti-Drug Sweep
As part of the “Nation United – National Drive” initiative targeting illegal narcotics, Sri Lankan authorities arrested 981 individuals yesterday (14) during coordinated operations across […]
Clandestine visit to Speaker’s residence:
Finally, former Speaker Mahinda Yapa Abeywardena has set the record straight with regard to a controversial but never properly investigated bid to swear in him […]
Starlink displays generosity
The US-based Starlink company has donated 100 Starlink units to support disaster management operations in the country, the Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development […]
Meteorologists set the record straight
“We communicated” Meteorologists association responds to allegations The Sri Lanka Association of Meteorologists stated that Department of Meteorology officials acted in accordance with established Standard […]
Where does Ditwah come from?
The name “Ditwah” translates to “lagoon” The name was proposed by Yemen for the regional list of tropical cyclone names and specifically refers to the […]
Public and media urged to protect privacy of disaster-affected children
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged the public and media institutions to refrain from sharing photographs, video footage, or personal information of […]
Special annual advance of up to Rs. 4,000 approved for public officers
A circular issued by the Ministry of Public Administration has approved a special annual advance of up to Rs. 4,000 for public officers, payable beginning […]
Many Sri Lankan Reservoirs Begin Spilling Amid Ongoing Rainfall
The Irrigation Department has confirmed that a significant number of the country’s reservoirs are currently spilling, reflecting continued rainfall in several regions. H.M.P.S.D. Herath, Director […]