South Korea Parliament confirms former Naver CEO Han Seong-sook as Prime MinisterSouth Korea's parliament has approved the appointment of Han Seong-sook as prime minister, elevating the former chief executive of South Korean internet giant Naver to the post.10m agoPolice warn of tougher action against reckless driversMotorists found driving in a dangerous or reckless manner will face stricter legal action, including prosecution under criminal law in addition to existing traffic laws, Sri Lanka Police have announced.13m agoThree foreign nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 6.48 millionThree foreign nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large stock of illegally imported cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 6.48 million.47m agoThree foreign nationals arrested at BIA with cigarettes worth Rs. 6.48 millionThree foreign nationals have been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) for the possession of a large stock of illegally imported cigarettes valued at approximately Rs. 6.48 million.47m agoGovt. announces guaranteed prices for paddy for ‘Yala’ season The government has announced the guaranteed purchasing prices for paddy for the 2026 ‘Yala’ cultivation season.1h agoGovt. announces guaranteed prices for paddy for ‘Yala’ season The government has announced the guaranteed purchasing prices for paddy for the 2026 ‘Yala’ cultivation season.1h agoNEWS ALERTDuminda Hulangamuwa named new BOI ChairmanSenior Presidential Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI).1h agoNEWS ALERTDuminda Hulangamuwa named new BOI ChairmanSenior Presidential Economic Adviser Duminda Hulangamuwa has been appointed as the new Chairman of the Board of Investment of Sri Lanka (BOI).1h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll in Wanathawilluwa drowning incident increases to fourAnother schoolboy who drowned after a raft toppled into a tank in Wanathawilluwa has passed away, police stated.1h agoNEWS ALERTDeath toll in Wanathawilluwa drowning incident increases to fourAnother schoolboy who drowned after a raft toppled into a tank in Wanathawilluwa has passed away, police stated.1h agoThree schoolboys drown after boat capsizes in Wanathawilluwa Three school students have died after drowning in a tank in Wanathawilluwa while travelling by raft to collect flowers.2h agoThree schoolboys drown after boat capsizes in Wanathawilluwa Three school students have died after drowning in a tank in Wanathawilluwa while travelling by raft to collect flowers.2h agoIMF urges Govt. to sustain reform momentum for economic stabilityThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the government and Sri Lankan authorities to continue the ongoing reform agenda, including improvements in governance and monetary policy.2h agoIMF urges Govt. to sustain reform momentum for economic stabilityThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) has urged the government and Sri Lankan authorities to continue the ongoing reform agenda, including improvements in governance and monetary policy.2h agoIMF commends Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic stability and reform driveAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation led by Ms Sonali Jain-Chandra, Deputy Director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (30).2h agoIMF commends Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic stability and reform driveAn International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation led by Ms Sonali Jain-Chandra, Deputy Director of the IMF’s Asia and Pacific Department, met President Anura Kumara Dissanayake at the Presidential Secretariat this morning (30).2h agoHealth Ministry sets up Dengue Operations Centre and HotlineThe Ministry of Health and Mass Media has established a Dengue Operations Centre to expedite the reporting of information and complaints related to dengue prevention and control.3h agoHealth Ministry sets up Dengue Operations Centre and HotlineThe Ministry of Health and Mass Media has established a Dengue Operations Centre to expedite the reporting of information and complaints related to dengue prevention and control.3h agoNEWS ALERTRear Admiral Damian Fernando appointed new Commander of Sri Lanka NavyVice Admiral Damien Fernando has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.3h agoNEWS ALERTRear Admiral Damian Fernando appointed new Commander of Sri Lanka NavyVice Admiral Damien Fernando has been appointed as the new Commander of the Sri Lanka Navy by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.3h agoIMF reaffirms support as Sri Lanka reviews next phase of economic recoveryRepresentatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (30) at Temple Trees to review Sri Lanka's economic progress and discuss the country's priorities for the next phase of development.3h agoIMF reaffirms support as Sri Lanka reviews next phase of economic recoveryRepresentatives from the International Monetary Fund (IMF) have met with Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya today (30) at Temple Trees to review Sri Lanka's economic progress and discuss the country's priorities for the next phase of development.3h agoIMF to begin discussion on seventh review of EFF later this yearThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence discussion with Sri Lankan authorities on the seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement later this year, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou has confirmed.3h agoIMF to begin discussion on seventh review of EFF later this yearThe International Monetary Fund (IMF) will commence discussion with Sri Lankan authorities on the seventh review of the Extended Fund Facility (EFF) arrangement later this year, IMF Mission Chief for Sri Lanka Evan Papageorgiou has confirmed.3h agoMan sentenced to life imprisonment for heroin possessionA 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Anuradhapura Provincial High Court after being found guilty of possessing 3.074 grams of heroin. MORE..3h agoMan sentenced to life imprisonment for heroin possessionA 35-year-old man has been sentenced to life imprisonment by the Anuradhapura Provincial High Court after being found guilty of possessing 3.074 grams of heroin. MORE..3h agoPrime Minister Keir Starmer pledges additional $15bn for UK armed forces as part of new defence investment planThe British government’s new defence investment plan (DIP) has been announced with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promising to “make the British people safer” with an additional £15bn in funding allocated to defence. 3h agoPrime Minister Keir Starmer pledges additional $15bn for UK armed forces as part of new defence investment planThe British government’s new defence investment plan (DIP) has been announced with Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer promising to “make the British people safer” with an additional £15bn in funding allocated to defence. 3h agoNEWS ALERTEx-NLB Chairperson Shyamila Perera granted bail The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former National Lotteries Board (NLB) Chairperson Shyamila Perera, who was arrested over a corruption allegation.4h agoNEWS ALERTEx-NLB Chairperson Shyamila Perera granted bail The Colombo Magistrate's Court has ordered the release on bail of former National Lotteries Board (NLB) Chairperson Shyamila Perera, who was arrested over a corruption allegation.4h agoVenezuela health system strained after earthquakes, WHO saysVenezuela’s healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff after deadly twin earthquakes last week. MORE..4h agoVenezuela health system strained after earthquakes, WHO saysVenezuela’s healthcare system is under significant strain, the World Health Organization said on Tuesday, with some hospitals damaged and others missing staff after deadly twin earthquakes last week. MORE..4h agoFive arrested for obstructing police officers on duty in VeyangodaA total of five individuals have been arrested for allegedly obstructing police officers on duty and using criminal force against them during a Mihindu Perahera in Veyangoda, police said. MORE..4h agoFive arrested for obstructing police officers on duty in VeyangodaA total of five individuals have been arrested for allegedly obstructing police officers on duty and using criminal force against them during a Mihindu Perahera in Veyangoda, police said. MORE..4h agoThree-wheeler fares and school transport service fees to remain unchanged despite fuel price reductionSchool transport service fares and three-wheeler hire charges will not be reduced despite yesterday’s reduction in fuel prices, relevant associations have announced.4h agoThree-wheeler fares and school transport service fees to remain unchanged despite fuel price reductionSchool transport service fares and three-wheeler hire charges will not be reduced despite yesterday’s reduction in fuel prices, relevant associations have announced.4h agoNEWS ALERTColombo inflation surges to 6.8% in June The overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, increased to 6.8% in June 2026 from 5.5% in May 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. 4h agoNEWS ALERTColombo inflation surges to 6.8% in June The overall inflation rate, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on a year-on-year (Y-o-Y) basis, increased to 6.8% in June 2026 from 5.5% in May 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. 4h ago
