70% of Rs. 50,000 Cyclone Ditwah allowance disbursed: PMD
The President’s Media Division (PMD) says 70% of the Rs. 50,000 allowance approved by the government for families affected by Cyclone Ditwah has been paid so far. According to figures released by the PMD, 109,512 of the 156,805 eligible families…
Parliament Deputy Secretary General placed on suspension
The Parliamentary has decided to suspend Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary General of Parliament, G.K.A. Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, with immediate effect. The suspension took effect from January 23, according to parliamentary sources, following issues raised in relation to his…
Island-wide doctors’ strike continues for second day
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) said the island-wide doctors’ strike entered its second day today (24) as the government has yet to address their concerns. The association added that a decision on whether to extend the strike beyond 48…
7 arrested with 876kg of illegal shark fish in Sri Lanka
Seven fishermen were arrested with more than 870 kilograms of illegal shark fish during a special operation conducted at the Wellamankara fishery harbour in Wennapuwa on 23 January, the Sri Lanka Coast Guard said. According to the Coast Guard, a…
Sri Lanka engages Venezuela’s Gil Pinto in first talks since Maduro capture
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, held a telephone conversation Friday with Venezuelan Foreign Minister Yván Gil Pinto, according to a statement released on social media. While the statement did not disclose specific details of the discussion, the…
Annually, Rs 1.5 bn needed for Dalada Maligawa maintenance – Diyawadana Nilame
The Chief Lay Custodian of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Diyawadana Nilame Pradeep Nilanga Dela, announced that the temple requires an annual income of 1.5 billion rupees ($5 million USD approx.) to sustain its operations and traditional rituals. Speaking at an…
Lorry driver caught on camera ramming two police officers in Vavuniya
A viral video circulating on social media shows a lorry hitting two traffic police officers riding a motorcycle on the Jaffna–Kandy main road in the Kalukunnammaduwa area of Vavuniya. The lorry driver, who fled the scene, was arrested this morning…
250,000 Vehicle Plates Pending: When will yours arrive?
More than a quarter-million newly registered vehicles in Sri Lanka are currently operating without official number plates following a year-long procurement delay, Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) sources revealed this week. The crisis, which has left over 250,000 vehicle owners…
Sri Lanka pitches tax holidays, ‘next Dubai’ vision to attract UAE investors
Sri Lanka is offering tax holidays of up to 15 years and positioning Colombo Port City as a regional financial and trade hub as it seeks to attract investors from the United Arab Emirates amid renewed political and economic stability,…
SALAM RAMADAN 2026 – A Celebration of Sri Lankan Muslim Culture
Salam Ramadan is a flagship cultural initiative of the Western Provincial Council, implemented in collaboration with the Colombo Municipal Council, first launched in 2025 with the objective of promoting awareness, understanding, and appreciation of Sri Lanka’s diverse cultures during the…