Excise department posts Rs. 70.4 billion revenue in Q1 2026, exceeds target
The Excise Department of Sri Lanka said it posted record revenue in the first quarter of 2026, exceeding its target for the period. The department said the Excise revenue reached Rs. 70.4 billion by March 31st, surpassing the target of…
Dasun Shanaka banned for one year from Pakistan Super League
Dasun Shanaka has received a one-year ban from participating in the Pakistan Super League following a review of his contract breach with the league and the Lahore Qalandars franchise, which had signed the Sri Lanka all-rounder for PKR 75 lakh…
Prof. O.G. Dayarathna Banda assumes duties as new NIE Director General
Senior Professor O. G. Dayarathna Banda assumed duties as the new Director General of the National Institute of Education (NIE) on Monday (20). He becomes the 15th Director General of the institute based in Maharagama. Prior to this appointment, he…
UNP denies social media reports on May Day rally
The United National Party (UNP) has issued a special statement addressing misinformation circulating on social media ahead of International Workers’ Day (May Day) on May 1. The UNP said that several posts shared online using the UNP’s official symbols are…
President appoints Anura Karunathilake as Energy Minister
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Anura Karunathilake as the Minister of Energy. Accordingly, Anura Karunathilake took oaths before the President this afternoon (20) at the Presidential Secretariat as the Minister of Energy. In addition to the Power portfolio, he…
Second group of Monks arrives for ‘Walk for Peace’ in Sri Lanka
A second group of monks has arrived in Sri Lanka from Dallas–Fort Worth (DFW) International Airport, Texas, United States, to take part in the internationally renowned “Walk for Peace” pilgrimage programme. The event, scheduled to be held from April 21…
Six newly appointed diplomats present credentials to President AKD
Four newly appointed ambassadors and two high commissioners formally presented their credentials to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (20). According to the President’s Office, the envoys are: Vincent Sumale – High Commissioner of the Independent…
CPC urges Media Ministry to take strong action against Hiru TV
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) has urged the Ministry of Mass Media to take immediate action against Hiru Media Network and Asia Broadcasting Corporation (Pvt) Ltd, accusing the broadcaster of gravely misusing media freedom and spreading false information that harmed…
‘Welcome to Sri Lanka’ documentary wins top global TV award
‘Welcome to Sri Lanka’, the travel documentary produced by Mark Julian Edwards, won the prestigious ‘Television Broadcast of the Year’ award at the Inspire Global Media Awards 2026, contested by the BBC and Amazon TV. According to Sri Lanka Tourism,…
Tectera Achieves Google Partner Status, Reinforcing Its Place as Sri Lanka’s Leading Digital Agency
Tectera, a leading Web Design and digital marketing agency in Sri Lanka, has officially been awarded Google Partner status — a prestigious accreditation recognising agencies that consistently demonstrate expert-level Google Ads performance, certified team members, and measurable results for clients….