Sri Lanka signs landmark agreement to increase plantation wages
Sri Lanka on Friday signed a landmark agreement to raise the daily wage of plantation workers to 1,750 rupees, a move described by industry representatives as the largest wage increase in the plantation sector’s 200-year history. The agreement was signed…
Two Arrested with Over 5 Kilograms of Heroin in Bentota
Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB) officers arrested two men and seized more than 5 kilograms of heroin during an early morning raid in Bentota. Acting on a tip, PNB officials conducted the operation in the Bentota police area on Jan. 31….
14 Behind Bars After Fake CID Officers Heist Temple Statue
Police have arrested 14 suspects in connection with the theft of a priceless antique Buddha statue from the Kahapathwala Kebilithigoda Purana Rajamaha Viharaya, authorities confirmed Saturday. The suspects, aged between 22 and 56, were apprehended on January 31 following a…
Weather today: Rain expected in several areas
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 01 FEBRUARY2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 01 February 2026 Showers will occur at times in Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts. Fairly heavy falls above 50 mm are likely at some…
Foundation stone laid for ‘FIFA Arena’ mini pitch in Negombo
The Football Federation of Sri Lanka (FFSL) marked a milestone for grassroots sports on Saturday, laying the foundation stone for a new “FIFA Arena” mini pitch in Negombo. The project is part of a global initiative by FIFA, the sport’s…
Once inmates, now tourists? Bogambara Prison opens doors to investors
Sri Lanka is set to call for investment proposals to redevelop the historic Bogambara Prison, with plans to transform the former jail into a commercially viable project while preserving its architectural and historical heritage, officials said. Authorities said investment opportunities…
February: Fuel price reduced
Sri Lanka’s Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has revised fuel prices with effect from midnight on Saturday (31), reducing the prices of auto diesel and kerosene. Accordingly, the price of a litre of auto diesel has been cut by Rs. 2 to…
India sends 10 more Bailey bridges to Sri Lanka for post-Ditwah rebuilding
India has dispatched a consignment of 10 Bailey Bridges to Sri Lanka to support reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah, the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) said on Saturday. According to MEA spokesperson Randhir Jaiswal, the bridges were sent from Visakhapatnam…
Auditor General decision postponed to February 3 – Minister
The Constitutional Council will study the proposal submitted by the President regarding the appointment to the post of Auditor General and reach a final decision on February 3, Minister Bimal Rathnayake said. The President has submitted the name of a…
Beijing Capital Airlines launches Direct Flights to Colombo
Beijing Capital Airlines marked a significant milestone today in strengthening air connectivity between China and Sri Lanka with the inauguration of its direct flight service from Beijing Daxing International Airport to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Colombo. The inaugural flight was welcomed…