Govt issues fresh circular confirming pension rights for public servants recruited after Jan. 1, 2016
The government has issued a fresh circular confirming pension entitlement for public servants recruited to the public service after Jan. 1, 2016. Public administration circular number 21/2017(1) issued on Feb 18, 2026 said that Cabinet approval had been received to…
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (Feb 20), compared to Thursday. According to the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased from Rs. 305.63 to Rs. 305….
Severe lightning advisory issued
The Department of Meteorology has warned that thundershowers accompanied by severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa and Southern provinces after 2 p.m. The department said temporary localized strong winds may also occur during…
Josephian Vehicle Parade 2026 to Champion Inclusion Under ‘Breaking the Silence’ Theme
The Patron Committee of St Joseph’s College, Colombo Batch of 2006 convened its first Annual General Meeting (AGM) for the Josephian Vehicle Parade 2026 on Thursday, 19 February 2026 at the College Sports Club House, setting the tone for what…
President AKD, Brazil’s Lula da Silva hold bilateral talks
A bilateral discussion between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and Brazilian President Lula da Silva was held this afternoon (19), according to the President’s Media Division. The meeting took place on the sidelines of the AI Impact 2026 Summit, currently being…
Ministry updates progress of Kadawatha–Mirigama section of Central Expressway
The Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development has announced that construction work on the Kadawatha–Mirigama section of the Central Expressway, including the Kadawatha interchange, is progressing rapidly, with the project currently at 42% physical completion. According to the ministry,…
Premadasa alleges 8 Coal Shipments substandard, seeks Independent Probe
Sri Lanka’s Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa on Friday alleged that eight recently imported coal shipments were of substandard quality and called for an independent investigation into the matter. Speaking in Parliament, Premadasa said the country typically requires between 36 and…
SJB MPs protest near Parliament over alleged coal procurement scam
SJB MPs staged a protest this morning (20) near the entry road to Parliament over the alleged coal procurement scam, accusing the government of remaining silent on the issue and taking no action. Lawmakers said the issue of substandard coal…
Media Accreditation Process Streamlined to 4,700 Following Formal Review
Director General of Government Information, Mr. H.S.K.J. Bandara, stated that following a formal review of the 8,100 individuals who previously held government media accreditation, steps were taken to issue identity cards to only approximately 4,700 individuals this time. He…
Ministers inspect Madampitiya Applewatta Housing Project
Minister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake visited the Madampitiya Applewatta Housing Complex to inspect its ongoing progress under the Urban Regeneration Programme. The housing project, which comprises 2,100 housing units, is being implemented with financial assistance from…