January External Sector Performance : 10 key points
• The external current account recorded a larger surplus in January 2026, compared with recent months as well as January 2025. This follows the estimated surplus of US$ 1.7 billion (provisional) in 2025 and indicates continued improvement in external sector…
Former State Intelligence Chief to Be Detained for 90 Days Over Easter Attack Probe
Former Director of the State Intelligence Service, retired Major General Suresh Sallay, has been granted permission to be detained for 90 days for questioning in connection with ongoing investigations into the 2019 Easter Sunday terror attacks. Sallay was arrested by…
New Zealand National Anthem Blunder in Colombo (Video)
There was a light-hearted moment before the high-pressure clash between England and New Zealand in Colombo when New Zealand’s national anthem accidentally played in fast forward. The unexpected goof-up left players smiling and laughing, easing tension ahead of the must-win…
Colombo inflation eases to 1.6% in February
Colombo’s year-on-year inflation slowed to 1.6% in February, down from 2.3% in January, according to data released by the Department of Census and Statistics. The figures, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI), showed a sharp decline…
Sri Lanka Police receive 2 Mobile CCTV Vans
Sri Lanka Police on Friday received two vans upgraded with modern surveillance camera systems to enhance monitoring and security operations, the Police Media Division said. The vehicles were formally handed over at Police Headquarters under the patronage of Inspector General…
President Launches ‘Himikama’ Freehold Deed Programme
The Government has planned to release a certain extent of land, following a highly systematic study, in line with new economic strategies, while allocating land required for national food security and agriculture. President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the objective…
President attends almsgiving for Cyclone Ditwah victims in Nelummala
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake attended a three-month memorial almsgiving ceremony on Friday (27) in honor of residents of Nelummala village who died in the Ditwah disaster. The ceremony was held at Pamunupura Batamulla Junior School to commemorate victims…
One dead, another missing in Bentota drowning incident
One man drowned and another was reported missing after an incident in the sea off Bentota, police said Thursday (26). The two men were bathing in the sea when they got into difficulty Wednesday afternoon, according to the police. A…
Kusal Mendis ruled out of Pakistan game
Sri Lanka wicketkeeper-batter Kusal Mendis has been ruled out of the T20 World Cup clash against Pakistan due to injury, team sources confirmed. Mendis had reportedly been cleared to play ahead of Sri Lanka’s previous match against New Zealand and…
School shoe voucher validity extended until March 15
The government has extended the validity period of school shoe vouchers issued for 2026 until March 15. The vouchers, valued at Rs 3,000 each, were originally set to expire on Feb. 28. The program covers selected school…