Kalmunai Court sets Feb 11 deadline to file report against High Court judge
The Kalmunai Magistrate’s Court has ordered that the statement of a High Court Judge identified as a suspect in a criminal case be recorded and that a final report or charge sheet be filed on or before 11 February 2026….
09 tourists face legal action for riding motorcycles without licenses
The Ahangama Police have taken legal action against nine foreigners who were riding motorcycles without valid driving licenses. These individuals, who had arrived on tourist visas, were examined yesterday in front of the Ahangama Police. The group of foreigners is…
Civil Security Department donates Rs. 40.8M to Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund
Members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day’s salary to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, which was established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by Cyclone Ditwah. According to the President’s Office, a…
Govt issues new circular to aid disaster‑hit businesses, restore livelihoods
The Government has issued a new special circular aimed at restoring livelihoods disrupted by adverse weather conditions and providing relief to businesses affected by recent disasters. The directive, released under Budget Circular No. 08/2025 dated December 5, 2025, together with…
CBSL rates: Rupee depreciates further against the US dollar
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (23 Jan) compared to Thursday. According to official Central Bank data, the buying rate of the US Dollar has increased to Rs. 305.97, while the selling rate has…
Pakistan Cricketers allegedly hit by Ponzi Scheme
Several Pakistan cricketers, including Babar Azam, Mohammad Rizwan and Shaheen Shah Afridi, have reportedly been affected by an alleged Ponzi scheme that could cost them millions of rupees, according to media reports. The matter has reportedly come to the attention…
Former TRCSL Chairman Anusha Palpita arrested
Former Ministry Secretary and former Chairman of the Sri Lanka Telecommunications Regulatory Commission (TRC), Anusha Palpita, has been taken into custody by the Bribery Commission. He was arrested in connection with his failure to disclose how he had earned Rs….
PM Harini returns from Davos after key meetings at WEF
Sri Lankan Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya and her delegation returned to the country this morning (23 Jan) after a successful four‑day official visit to Davos, Switzerland, where they attended the 2026 Annual Meeting of the World Economic Forum. During…
Licensing system to be introduced for drone pilots
The Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) has announced plans to introduce a licensing system for drone pilots engaged in commercial and professional activities, marking the first such initiative in the country. Under the leadership of Capt. Daminda Rambukwella,…
Deputy Minister accused of Ebuddy mixup
Deputy Minister Mahinda Jayasinghe has incorrectly cited information while addressing Parliament on the controversial web link issue in school textbooks. Speaking in Parliament, Jayasinghe said the Grade 11 Information and Communication Technology (ICT) textbook published in 2015 contained the same…