Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal opens for operations
Operations at the third terminal of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal commenced today (23 Jan). Marking the start of operations, three vessels belonging to three leading global shipping companies arrived at the terminal. Equipped with 12 gantry cranes and…
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund surpasses Rs. 8.5B with local and global support
The Finance Ministry has announced that contributions to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, set up to support recovery efforts after Cyclone Ditwah, have surpassed Rs. 8.5 billion, reflecting strong support from local businesses and citizens. Providing an update on the…
Education reforms : Galle Satyagraha enters fourth day
The Satyagraha launched in Galle on January 19, calling for the implementation of education reforms by 2026, entered its fourth consecutive day today (23). Organizers of the protest said the campaign will continue until the Cabinet takes a firm decision…
Karu Jayasuriya urges President to reconsider abolition of MP Pensions
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the abolition of pensions for Members of Parliament. Acting as the Patron of the Association of Former Members of Parliament, he forwarded the letter to the…
Anusha Palpita remanded till February 6
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until February 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Palpita was arrested by the…
Kalmunai Court sets Feb 11 deadline to file report against High Court judge
The Kalmunai Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the statement of a High Court Judge identified as a suspect in a criminal case be recorded and that a final report or charge sheet be filed on or before 11 February 2026….
09 tourists face legal action for riding motorcycles without licenses
The Ahangama Police have taken legal action against nine foreigners who were riding motorcycles without valid driving licenses. These individuals, who had arrived on tourist visas, were examined yesterday in front of the Ahangama Police. The group of foreigners is…
Civil Security Department donates Rs. 40.8M to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
Members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day’s salary to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, which was established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. According to the President’s Office, a…
Govt issues new circular to aid disaster‑hit businesses, restore livelihoods
The Government has issued a new special circular aimed at restoring livelihoods disrupted by adverse weather conditions and providing relief to businesses affected by recent disasters. The directive, released under Budget Circular No. 08/2025 dated December 5, 2025, together with…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against the US dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23 Jan) compared to Thursday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased to Rs. 305.97, while the selling rate has…