Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund remains safe, says Deputy Finance Minister
Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando assured today that the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund remains safe and protected. Addressing the media today, he said that all expenditures related to the Fund are subject to parliamentary approval and existing legal…
SLC to name a women’s cricket tournament under late ‘Gwen Herat’
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has decided to dedicate the ‘Major Club Women’s 50-Over Tournament’ in memory of the late Gwen Herat, the founding president of the Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Association. According to an SLC statement, this decision has been…
Walk for Peace : Special traffic plan in Colombo tomorrow
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo tomorrow (28) in connection with the Walk for Peace programme. According to the Police, the programme is scheduled to commence at 4:00 am at Independence Square in Colombo under the patronage…
Cyclone Ditwah : Govt begins initial phase of housing assistance for Badulla victims
The first stage of cheque distribution under the government’s relief programme for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah was carried out today in the Badulla Divisional Secretariat Division. A total of 23 families received housing assistance cheques during a ceremony held…
Sajith invites UNP to join SJB May Day rally
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has invited the United National Party (UNP) to join the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) May Day rally, calling for unity in protecting workers’ rights and advancing national prosperity. In a special statement for International Workers’ Day,…
Lawyer remanded over Ganemulla Sanjeewa murder case
Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered that the female lawyer arrested in connection with allegations of aiding and abetting the murder of underworld figure ‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’, be remanded until May 7. The suspect lawyer was produced before the…
Hilton Yala Resort Earns Global Recognition at Luxury Lifestyle Awards 2026
Hilton Yala Resort Sri Lanka has been recognized by Luxury Lifestyle Awards with the title of Best Luxury Wildlife Resort in Sri Lanka, acknowledging the resort’s distinctive approach to nature-led hospitality and its positioning at the edge of Yala National…
Large stock of narcotics destroyed under court supervision
A major stock of narcotics seized during Police raids was destroyed today (27) under the supervision of judicial authorities. The haul of narcotics was destroyed following the conclusion of related court proceedings. The destruction took place in the presence of…
WhatsApp will stop working on these older phones
WhatsApp will stop working on Android smartphones running versions older than Android 6 from September 8, 2026. The Meta‑owned messaging app announced that continued access will only be available for users on Android 6 or newer, along with the latest…
Wildlife Dept and Civil Aviation Authority sign MoU to protect wildlife around Mattala Airport
The Department of Wildlife Conservation and the Civil Aviation Authority have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) aimed at minimizing harm to wildlife around airports while ensuring the efficient operation of Mattala Airport. The agreement was signed this morning (27)…