India–Sri Lanka ties at a “historic sweet spot”: Indian High Commissioner
Describing the India–Sri Lanka partnership as being in a “historic sweet spot,” Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha on Thursday said bilateral ties have reached an unprecedented level of trust, goodwill and cooperation, as he summarised key developments during a meeting…
Deep depression : 6.30 PM update from Met Department
Warning for deep depression over South-east Bay of Bengal Sea area. Issued by the Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre, Department of Meteorology. Issued at 06.30 p.m. on 08 January 2026 for the period until 06.30 p.m. 09 January 2026 The…
Minor tremor in Ududumbara: Nothing to panic
A minor earth tremor measuring 2.2 on the Richter scale was reported in the Ududumbara area at 5.05 p.m. today, the Geological Survey and Mines Bureau said. The bureau said the tremor was minor in nature and there is no…
“Deceiving the public is a serious sin” – Wajira Abeywardena
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Rebuilding Sri Lanka Housing for Victims : Full Circular issued
A government-backed housing and compensation programme for families whose homes were fully destroyed by Cyclone Ditwa will begin on Friday (Jan. 9) in the Anuradhapura and Kurunegala districts, the President’s Media Division said. The programme is being launched under the…
Dhaka’s debt time bomb ticks louder
Rising debt, shrinking budgets and deepening Chinese influence leave Bangladesh facing a familiar South Asian dilemma, as officials warn the country is slipping into a dangerous debt trap. Bangladesh is confronting an uncomfortable economic reckoning as rising debt repayments, much…
iKING Menswear Launches Official Website in Colombo
iKING Menswear has officially launched its website ww.ikingclothing.com marking a key milestone in the brand’s 18-year journey in Sri Lanka’s fashion industry The launch ceremony was held at the iKING flagship store on Pagoda Road, Pitta Kotte, bringing together members…
India’s Vikram Rathour appointed as Sri Lanka’s Consultant batting coach
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced the appointment of former India Batting Coach Vikram Rathour as the Batting Coach of the Sri Lanka National Team. Issuing a statement, the SLC said Vikram Rathour has been appointed on a consultancy basis,…
New Presidential Advisor appointed on Maritime, Ports & Supply Affairs
Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Disanayake has been appointed as Presidential Advisor on Maritime, Ports, and Supply Affairs, with immediate effect. According to the President’s Office, he was appointed by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in accordance with Article 41(1) of the Constitution…
Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat refutes misuse claims
The Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat says it has observed that certain individuals and media organisations are disseminating distorted and misleading information through some electronic and social media platforms with malicious intent regarding the staffing of the Clean Sri Lanka programme,…