BASL warns social media campaigns risk undermining Attorney General
The Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) on Tuesday expressed serious concern over growing public pressure on the Office of the Attorney General, as opposing protests are planned in Colombo both against and in support of the Attorney General. In…
Getambe flyover to resume with EUR 40.5 million in local funding
Deputy Minister of Transport Prasanna Gunasena said the stalled Getambe Flyover project in Kandy will be completed using local funds, following Cabinet approval to proceed without foreign loans. Construction of the project originally commenced on August 16, 2021, under a…
120 killed, 216 injured in road accidents so far this year: Police
Sri Lanka recorded 113 fatal road accidents from the beginning of this year up to Jan. 19, claiming the lives of 120 people, police said on Tuesday. Deputy Inspector General of Police in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety,…
Sri Lanka targets Beira Lake revival with Rs. 2.5 billion project
Sri Lanka will launch a Rs. 2.5 billion project to clean up Beira Lake in the heart of Colombo, aiming to restore water quality and make the lake safe for recreational activities, officials said. Authorities said 192 illegal sewage discharge…
Death of Nandana Gunathilaka draws scrutiny, funeral plans changed
The death of former minister Nandana Gunathilaka has sparked controversy after his family changed funeral arrangements to allow for possible further investigations, amid claims raised by political figures questioning the circumstances of his death. Gunathilaka’s sister, Mangala Karunarathna, said the…
Colombo Port access road budget balloons by Rs. 40bn
Construction of the Colombo Port Access Road has entered its final stages and is expected to be opened to the public before the end of this year, officials said. The project is being implemented with financial assistance from the Asian…
Trump calls UK’s Chagos deal with Mauritius ‘stupid’ & ‘weak”
U.S. President Donald Trump has criticized the United Kingdom’s plan to hand over sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius, calling the move “an act of GREAT STUPIDITY” and citing it as an example of what he described as strategic…
Rs. 380 million recovered for migrant workers in 2025 : Deputy Minister
Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra said enforcement efforts by the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) in 2025 delivered measurable outcomes for migrant workers and their families, following a review meeting with the bureau’s…
CPC introduces fuel card for state vehicles
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has introduced a new digital fuel card system for all government vehicles, aimed at improving efficiency, transparency, and accountability in fuel distribution, the Ministry of Digital Economy said. Under the new system, a special digital…
Standard Chartered Bank Sees Sri Lanka’s Economic Recovery Firming in 2026 Amid Global “Uneasy Calm”
Sri Lanka’s economic recovery is expected to remain on track in 2026, supported by policy continuity, easing inflation and improving investor confidence, according to the latest research from Standard Chartered Bank. The outlook was discussed today at a media conference…