Three youths arrested over rape of schoolgirl in Ginigathhena
Three youths, including two who allegedly raped a Grade 11 schoolgirl on several occasions and another who aided the crime, have been arrested in the Ginigathhena area, it was reported. According to reports, the Ginigathhena Police said the suspects were…
Voting rights for Sri Lankans abroad: Govt seeks views
The Sri Lankan government has invited views and suggestions from Sri Lankan citizens living overseas, civil society organizations, and Sri Lankan missions and embassies as part of efforts to establish a mechanism to grant voting rights to Sri Lankans abroad….
Cabinet nod for Baseline extension from Kirulapone to Dutugemunu St.
Cabinet approval has been granted to implement the third phase of the Baseline Road extension project. Accordingly, approval was first given at the Cabinet meeting held in November 2009, to construct a 0.86-kilometre stretch of road with six lanes from…
400 tons of biodegradable, 200 tons of other waste reach Kerawalapitiya each day
Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara on Tuesday called for a structured and long-term approach to solid waste management after inspecting the Kerawalapitiya Waste Management Facility, warning that improper disposal practices have created serious environmental challenges. The facility has been used to…
Casons Taxi is now The Taxi Company
Casons Taxi will be rebranded as The Taxi Company, effective 10 January 2026, marking the next step in the company’s evolution with a refreshed identity, new logo, and an enhanced digital presence. Importantly, this is a brand identity update. Operations…
Sri Lanka to send 1,000 caregivers to Israel with monthly salaries over Rs. 600,000
Sri Lanka plans to deploy 1,000 Sri Lankans for home-based caregiving jobs in Israel in 2026, the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) said, with more than 100 caregivers already sent during the first two weeks of the year….
World Bank projects slower growth for Sri Lanka in 2026-27
Growth in Sri Lanka is expected to decelerate to 3.5 per cent in 2026 and 3.1 per cent in 2027, according to the World Bank’s Global Economic Outlook 2026. The report cites reflecting structural impediments to growth, including factor and…
CBSL rates: Rupee steady against the US dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (20 Jan) compared to Monday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar remains unchanged at Rs. 305.95, while the selling rate is also…
National minimum wage for private sector to increase
The Department of Labour has announced that the national minimum wage in the private sector will increase from Rs. 27,000 to Rs. 30,000, while the daily wage will rise from Rs. 1,080 to Rs. 1,200, effective from January 1, 2026….
Three locally manufactured bombs found in Anuradhapura house
Three locally manufactured bombs found at the house of a former commando soldier, located at Matale Junction in Anuradhapura, have been taken into custody by the Anuradhapura Crime Investigation Division. The Police stated that the raid was carried out based…