Weather Alert : Met Department warns of showers above 100 mm in several districts
The Department of Meteorology says an increase in rainfall over the southwestern parts of Sri Lanka and an increase in wind speed across the island are expected from tomorrow (03) and during the next few days. Per the weather forecast…
Envoy Yusoof promotes Sri Lanka as investment-ready economy in US
Sri Lanka’s Presidential Special Envoy for Foreign Investment, Hanif Yusoof, held his first meeting at the U.S. Department of State with Under Secretary of State for Economic Growth, Energy, and the Environment Jacob Helberg, where discussions centred on strengthening economic…
FM Vijitha Herath observes Australia’s Parliamentary Question Time
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Vijitha Herath, said he was privileged to witness Australia’s Parliamentary “Question Time” live today. In a post on ‘X’, he described the experience as a vivid demonstration of democratic accountability, robust debate, and the…
Yasas Hewage assumes duties as Industrial Development Board Chairman
Yasas Hewage assumed duties as Chairman of the Industrial Development Board (IDB) on Monday (01), taking leadership of one of Sri Lanka’s longest-standing enterprise development institutions with a legacy spanning 60 years. According to the Ministry of Industry and Entrepreneurship…
SEC warns public against fake license claim by Samagi Capital
The Securities and Exchange Commission of Sri Lanka (SEC) has cautioned investors and the general public that Samagi Capital (Private) Limited is not licensed to operate as a stockbroker or stock dealer in the country. The SEC said a certificate…
New five‑storey Maternity and Surgical complex at Monaragala Hospital to be vested with the public
The newly constructed five‑storey maternity and surgical ward complex at the Monaragala District General Hospital will be vested with the public on Thursday (04), under the patronage of Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa. According to the Ministry of Health, built…
Jaffna Court grants Gotabaya Rajapaksa permission to testify online in Lalith–Kugan case
The Jaffna Magistrate’s Court has granted permission for former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa to give evidence remotely via video link in connection with the disappearance of activists Lalith Weeraraj and Kugan Murugananthan. The habeas corpus petition, filed by the relatives of…
National contracts awarded to 46 Sri Lankan Cricketers
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that 46 players have been selected to receive National Player Contracts for the 2026–2027 season. According to an SLC statement, the contracted period will run from 1 April 2026 to 31 March 2027. Players…
Ten US‑donated TH‑57 helicopters arrive in Sri Lanka
Ten (10) TH-57 ‘Sea Ranger’ multi-role helicopters granted by the Government of the United States of America to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) have arrived in Sri Lanka by sea. According to the SLAF, the arrival of these aircraft…
Police officers commended for returning Rs. 150,000 phone to owner
Two police officers attached to the Bentota Police Station have been commended for returning a mobile phone worth approximately Rs. 150,000 to its rightful owner after finding it on the Bentota Bridge. Police Sergeant Isuru Sameera (60706) and Police Constable…