West Indies Cricket to ban abusive fans from Digital Platforms
Cricket West Indies said it will restrict social media accounts that engage in cyberbullying, harassment or personal abuse from interacting with its digital platforms, calling for respectful online engagement from fans. In a statement on respectful online conduct, Cricket West…
Two fishing vessels seized with 270 kg of drugs off southern coast
Two multi-day fishing vessels transporting more than 270 kilograms of narcotics were seized during a special operation carried out in deep sea areas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast. The operation was conducted jointly by the Sri Lanka Navy and the…
US completes withdrawal from WHO
The United States has completed its withdrawal from the World Health Organization (WHO), according to a joint announcement on Thursday by US Health Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of State Marco Rubio. In a statement, the two officials…
Ranil says he is not active in politics after meeting Mahanayaka Theras
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe on Wednesday met the Mahanayaka Theras of the Malwathu and Asgiriya chapters in Kandy and received their blessings. Wickremesinghe called on Thibbatuwawe Sri Sumangala Thera of the Malwathu Chapter and Warakagoda Sri Gnanarathana Thera of the…
Violence against PickMe & Uber Drivers will face Criminal Action: IGP
Inspector General of Police Priyantha Weerasooriya said the country’s general laws apply to disputes between ride-hailing services such as PickMe and Uber and traditional three-wheeler operators. His comments follow protests and clashes that erupted in several parts of the country…
Parliament Approves Three Civil Society Members to Constitutional Council
Parliament on Friday approved the nomination of three non-Members of Parliament to the Constitutional Council, following the expiry of the term of office of the previous three civil society representatives on Jan. 19. Parliamentary approval was granted for Austin Fernando,…
Work resumes on Kirulapone housing scheme with 30‑month completion target
The Ministry of Urban Development announced that construction work at the Colombage Mawatha housing scheme in Kirulapone, which had been stalled for a considerable period, recommenced today (23). According to the Ministry, the project is now being carried out with…
Rolls-Royce Customs Saga Explained: Dudley Sirisena Breaks Silence
Businessman Dudley Sirisena has issued a detailed statement explaining the controversy surrounding the import of his Rolls-Royce vehicle, saying he was not involved in any customs misdeclaration and had only purchased the car through an intermediary company. Sirisena said he…
No Auditor General : Sujeewa appeals to International Bodies
Opposition MP Sujeewa Semasinghe has written to Sri Lanka’s ambassadors and several international organisations, raising concerns over what he described as threats to democratic governance and the rule of law in the country. In letters dated Jan. 22, 2026, Semasinghe…
Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha secures Rs. 197M in compensation
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha announced that it recovered a total of Rs. 197,719,710.36 in compensation during 2025 on behalf of the next of kin (NOKs) of Sri Lankan nationals who had passed away in Qatar. The recovered funds…