T20 World Cup standoff: Bangladesh refuse to Budge on India venues
Bangladesh Cricket Board (BCB) has refused to withdraw its demand to relocate its T20 World Cup matches out of India, despite a request from the International Cricket Council (ICC) to reconsider its stance, officials said on Tuesday. The BCB said…
26-year-old Swedish woman dies after falling from Negombo Hotel
A 26-year-old Swedish national has died after falling from a hotel building in the Negombo area, Police said. According to Police, the woman had been temporarily staying in Room on the ninth floor of a hotel in Negombo when the…
Import Tax cheats under fire as Customs, IRD join forces
Sri Lanka Customs and the Inland Revenue Department (IRD) today signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to establish a joint mechanism for conducting investigations aimed at preventing revenue losses to the State. The MoU was signed at the Ministry of…
China donates school uniform fabric for 4.4 million students
The official ceremony to hand over school uniform fabric for 2026, donated by the Government of China, was held today (13) at the Colombo Port premises under the patronage of Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya. The fabric was symbolically handed over…
Manoj Nanayakkara appointed Chief Scout Commissioner of Sri Lanka
Attorney-at-Law Manoj Nanayakkara has been appointed as the new Chief Scout Commissioner of the Sri Lanka Scout Association. The appointment was made by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in terms of the provisions of the Scouts Ordinance No. 13 of 1957….
Mihintale Thera visits CID over alleged remarks targeting him
The chief incumbent of the Mihintale Rajamaha Viharaya, Walawahangunawewe Dhammarathana Thera, appeared before the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with recent public statements allegedly made about him. Speaking to the media outside the CID, the thero’s lawyer said the…
Digital fuel card pilot program for Govt vehicles
A new digital card system will be introduced to supply fuel for vehicles belonging to government institutions, starting with a pilot project at the Presidential Secretariat. The move aims to enhance transparency, reduce manual intervention, and enable efficient reimbursement through…
New contracts to be awarded for currency exchange counters at BIA
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of contracts to operate foreign currency exchange counters at the newly developed arrivals terminal of Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), Katunayake. As part of the airport’s ongoing redevelopment efforts, currency exchange counters have…
Festival advance for Govt officers to be increased
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved an increase in the festival advance granted to government officers from Rs. 10,000 to Rs. 15,000, in line with proposals made under Budget 2026. Under the existing Establishments Code, government employees are eligible to…
Motorcyclist Attacking Vehicles: Police Release More Details
A motorcyclist suspected of attacking vehicles with a club along the Kaduwela–Kollupitiya road near the Ethul Kotte junction was arrested by Welikada Police and produced before court on Monday. Police said the incident took place on the evening of January…