Parliament Approves Three Civil Society Members to Constitutional Council
Parliament on Friday approved the nomination of three non-Members of Parliament to the Constitutional Council, following the expiry of the term of office of the previous three civil society representatives on Jan. 19. Parliamentary approval was granted for Austin Fernando,…
Work resumes on Kirulapone housing scheme with 30‑month completion target
The Ministry of Urban Development announced that construction work at the Colombage Mawatha housing scheme in Kirulapone, which had been stalled for a considerable period, recommenced today (23). According to the Ministry, the project is now being carried out with…
Rolls-Royce Customs Saga Explained: Dudley Sirisena Breaks Silence
Businessman Dudley Sirisena has issued a detailed statement explaining the controversy surrounding the import of his Rolls-Royce vehicle, saying he was not involved in any customs misdeclaration and had only purchased the car through an intermediary company. Sirisena said he…
No Auditor General : Sujeewa appeals to International Bodies
Opposition MP Sujeewa Semasinghe has written to Sri Lanka’s ambassadors and several international organisations, raising concerns over what he described as threats to democratic governance and the rule of law in the country. In letters dated Jan. 22, 2026, Semasinghe…
Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha secures Rs. 197M in compensation
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Doha announced that it recovered a total of Rs. 197,719,710.36 in compensation during 2025 on behalf of the next of kin (NOKs) of Sri Lankan nationals who had passed away in Qatar. The recovered funds…
Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal opens for operations
Operations at the third terminal of the Colombo Port’s East Container Terminal commenced today (23 Jan). Marking the start of operations, three vessels belonging to three leading global shipping companies arrived at the terminal. Equipped with 12 gantry cranes and…
Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund surpasses Rs. 8.5B with local and global support
The Finance Ministry has announced that contributions to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, set up to support recovery efforts after Cyclone Ditwah, have surpassed Rs. 8.5 billion, reflecting strong support from local businesses and citizens. Providing an update on the…
Education reforms : Galle Satyagraha enters fourth day
The Satyagraha launched in Galle on January 19, calling for the implementation of education reforms by 2026, entered its fourth consecutive day today (23). Organizers of the protest said the campaign will continue until the Cabinet takes a firm decision…
Karu Jayasuriya urges President to reconsider abolition of MP Pensions
Former Speaker Karu Jayasuriya has sent a letter to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake regarding the abolition of pensions for Members of Parliament. Acting as the Patron of the Association of Former Members of Parliament, he forwarded the letter to the…
Anusha Palpita remanded till February 6
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Director General of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until February 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. Palpita was arrested by the…