CBSL shuts Public Debt Department effective Jan 2026
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has announced the closure of the Public Debt Department (PDD) and the transfer of the LankaSecure Division of PDD to the Payments and Settlements Department (PSD), effective 01 January 2026. Issuing a statement,…
SJB suspends CMC Councillor over budget vote
The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) has suspended the party membership of Colombo Municipal Councillor Shane Daniel Ram with immediate effect. Issuing a statement, the SJB said that the decision follows the vote on the second reading of the Colombo Municipal…
School module inappropriate website : Wimal calls on PM Harini to resign
Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa has called on Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya to resign from her post as Education Minister, over controversy surrounding references to adult web content in educational material. Addressing the issue, Weerawansa said such references could encourage curiosity…
CID to investigate Grade 6 English Module over inappropriate website reference
Education Ministry Secretary Nalaka Kaluwewa has filed a complaint with the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) regarding an incident where the name of an inappropriate website was mentioned in a Grade 6 English language module. Speaking to the media today (31…
Govt stalling Auditor General appointment to hide corruption – Namal
The government’s failure to appoint a suitable Auditor General for the past eight months is a deliberate attempt to conceal corruption, MP Namal Rajapaksa charged yesterday. Rajapaksa alleged that the government is avoiding the appointment of an independent Auditor General…
Afghanistan announce T20 World Cup Squad
The Afghanistan Cricket Board unveiled their 15-member squad for the marquee tournament, which will also feature in the T20I series against West Indies, starting January 19, 2026. Afghanistan squad: Rashid Khan (C), Noor Ahmad, Abdullah Ahmadzai, Sediqullah Atal, Fazalhaq Farooqi,…
Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation launches 7 new products
The Sri Lanka Ayurvedic Drugs Corporation launched seven new products identified for 2025 under the patronage of Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa, yesterday (30 Dec). Accordingly, the Corporation has further expanded its portfolio by introducing medicinal products such as Kubja…
Minister Lal Kantha slams ‘Upset Media’ (Video)
Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Lands, and Irrigation, K. D. Lal Kantha says media institutions tend to only report on the negatives, often overlooking the positive developments in the country. Addressing an event, Minister Lal Kantha said that the media institutions…
CMC budget vote : SLMC suspends member
The Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) has suspended the party membership of Colombo Municipal Councillor Zohara Buhary with immediate effect, for voting in favour of the Council’s budget. In a letter issued by SLMC Secretary Nizam Kariapper, it was noted…
Gammanpila says Sajith can defeat NPP’s Auditor General conspiracy
Former MP Udaya Gammanpila has alleged that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has been avoiding the appointment of the Auditor General until the end of the term of three independent members of the Constitutional Council on 18 January 2026. In a…