11th National Scout Jamboree scheduled for January 2027
The 11th National Scout Jamboree, organised by the Sri Lanka Scout Association to mark its 115th anniversary, is scheduled to be held from 17 to 23 January 2027 at the Mahinda Rajapaksa International Sports Complex in Diyagama. A discussion on…
Lieutenant General Premaratne appointed 26th Commander of Sri Lanka Army
Lieutenant General K.V.N.P. Premaratne received his letter of appointment as the 26th Commander of the Sri Lanka Army from Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this afternoon (31). The appointment, on the instructions of Commander‑in‑Chief of…
Police identify 08 suspects in abduction and murder of Chinese national
Eight (08) suspects have been identified in connection with the abduction, assault, and murder of a Chinese national following the recent clash at Colombo Port City, the Police said. According to the Police Spokesman, ASP F.U. Wootler, three of the…
French National Bar calls on Sri Lanka to drop judges’ retirement age plan
The French National Bar Council (Conseil National des Barreaux – CNB) has adopted a resolution backing the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) over concerns surrounding the Government’s proposal to raise the retirement age of judges. The resolution was adopted…
Fuel prices to remain unchanged in August
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) announced today that fuel prices will remain unchanged in August under the monthly price revision scheme. Accordingly, prevailing prices will continue without adjustment. CPC Chairman D.J. Rajakaruna made the announcement during a special press briefing…
Sri Lanka records 7.3% inflation in July
The Overall Rate of Inflation, measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year basis, has increased to 7.3% in July 2026. According to the Department of Census and Statistics, the figure is an increase compared to the…
Official schedule released for 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera
The Sri Dalada Maligawa has officially announced the schedule for the 2026 Kandy Esala Perahera, one of Sri Lanka’s most significant religious and cultural festivals. According to the official schedule, the First Kumbal Perahera will take place on August 18,…
Public warned after dangerous kite-flying incident near highway (Video)
The public has been warned after a kite string became entangled with a vehicle travelling on a highway, creating a dangerous situation for the driver and other road users. The incident, captured on video, demonstrates how even a small kite…
Dead spinner dolphin washes ashore in Mannar
The body of a spinner dolphin was found washed ashore at Arippu Beach in Silavathurai, Mannar, early today (31), the Department of Wildlife Conservation said. Wildlife officials examined the carcass before arranging for a post-mortem examination to be conducted by…
National Handicrafts Authority to be established by 2027
The Government plans to establish a new National Handicrafts Authority by 2027 through the merger of the Department of Textile Industries, the National Crafts Council, the National Design Centre, and Laksala, according to discussions at the Committee on Public Accounts…