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Minister Nalinda outlines education reform plan up to Grade 9
Minister Nalinda outlines education reform plan up to Grade 9
Minister of Health and Mass Media, Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa, has stated that the government’s education reforms will be implemented through five broad pillars, with reforms for other grades scheduled to be introduced over the next three years. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 317,000 so far this year
Sri Lanka’s tourist arrivals exceed 317,000 so far this year
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported that foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during the period elapsed in 2026 have exceeded 317,000. MORE..
Three Swedish-made rocket launchers found buried in Batticaloa
Three Swedish-made rocket launchers found buried in Batticaloa
Three Swedish-made rocket launchers, believed to have been carefully buried underground by the LTTE during the war, has been discovered by security forces in the Kudumbimalai area of Batticaloa. MORE..
Over 400 drunk drivers arrested in daily police operations - Police
Over 400 drunk drivers arrested in daily police operations - Police
Sri Lanka Police has stated that a total of 27,430 individuals were inspected yesterday (06) as part of the daily search operations carried out across the country. MORE..
103 children have lost one or both parents due to cyclone Ditwah – Minister
103 children have lost one or both parents due to cyclone Ditwah – Minister
Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, stated that 103 children in Sri Lanka have lost a mother, father, or both parents due to the Cyclone Ditwah situation. MORE..
| February 7, 2026 12:17 pm
Sri Lanka’s remittances exceed USD 750 mln in January
Sri Lanka’s remittances exceed USD 750 mln in January
Sri Lanka has received USD 751.1 million in workers’ remittances in January 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated and passed on Feb 17
Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated and passed on Feb 17
The Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, announced that the Parliamentary Business Committee has decided to take up the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill for debate on 17 February and pass it on the same day. MORE..
Sri Lanka Police record higher drugs and weapons seizures in 2025 – IGP
Sri Lanka Police record higher drugs and weapons seizures in 2025 – IGP
Inspector General of Police (IGP) Priyantha Weerasooriya stated that Sri Lanka Police recovered a significantly higher quantity of narcotics and weapons in 2025 compared to the previous year. MORE..
Fishermen continue ‘Satyagraha’ for third day over seine fishing ban
Fishermen continue ‘Satyagraha’ for third day over seine fishing ban
The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continued for the third consecutive day today. MORE..
Trump signs executive order announcing removal of 25% penalty tariff on India for buying Russian oil
Trump signs executive order announcing removal of 25% penalty tariff on India for buying Russian oil
United States President Donald Trump signed an executive order on Friday (local time), announcing that he will remove 25% tariff on India. MORE..
Two women arrested at BIA over attempt to smuggle in 436 Anthurium plants
Two women arrested at BIA over attempt to smuggle in 436 Anthurium plants
Two Sri Lankan women were arrested in the early hours of this morning (07) for attempting to illegally smuggle a consignment of Anthurium plants valued at around Rs. 1 million into the country. MORE..
Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran
Trump signs executive order threatening tariffs for countries trading with Iran
US President Donald Trump has said he could impose additional tariffs on countries that continue to trade with Iran, in an executive order signed on Friday. MORE..
2026 Men’s T20 World Cup gets underway in Colombo today
2026 Men’s T20 World Cup gets underway in Colombo today
The 2026 ICC Men’s T20 World Cup is scheduled to get underway in Colombo today (07). MORE..
Showers above 50mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers above 50mm expected in parts of the island today
Showers will occur at times in the Uva Province and in Matale, Nuwara-Eliya, Ampara and Batticaloa districts today (07), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
President assures extension of emergency law solely to accelerate reconstruction
President assures extension of emergency law solely to accelerate reconstruction
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has stated that the extension of the emergency law is aimed solely at speeding up the reconstruction process and will not be used as a tool for repression. MORE..
Special traffic plan implemented at Green Path in Colombo
Special traffic plan implemented at Green Path in Colombo
A special traffic management plan has been announced by the police with effect from tonight (06) in the Green Path premises along Ananda Coomaraswamy Mawatha, within the Cinnamon Gardens Police Division. MORE..
Laugfs Gas increases prices
Laugfs Gas increases prices
Laugfs Gas has announced new domestic gas refill prices for February 2026, effective from midnight today (06). MORE..
Edu. Ministry calls applications from graduates for teaching vacancies in schools
Edu. Ministry calls applications from graduates for teaching vacancies in schools
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education, and Vocational Education has issued a notification calling applications from graduates for teaching vacancies in Sinhala, Tamil, and English medium schools across the island. MORE..
Bus driver arrested for cannabis use after high-speed collision in Kalutara
Bus driver arrested for cannabis use after high-speed collision in Kalutara
Two buses that allegedly travelled at high speed while racing have reportedly collided at the Wettumakada Junction within the Kalutara South Police Division. MORE..
Speaker requested to amend standing orders to prevent verbal harassment of women MPs
Speaker requested to amend standing orders to prevent verbal harassment of women MPs
The Women Parliamentarians’ Caucus has submitted a request yesterday (05) to the Speaker of Parliament, requesting amendments to the Standing Orders of Parliament in order to prevent conduct or statements by Members of Parliament... MORE..
Iran, US nuclear talks in Oman were a good start, Iran’s top diplomat says
Iran, US nuclear talks in Oman were a good start, Iran’s top diplomat says
High-stakes nuclear talks between Iran and the United States held in Oman on Friday were a good beginning and will continue, Iranian Foreign Minister Abbas Araqchi said. MORE..
PM assures govt will not use emergency regulations to suppress media or any group
PM assures govt will not use emergency regulations to suppress media or any group
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in Parliament today (06) that the Government will under no circumstances use emergency regulations to suppress the media or any section of society. MORE..
No new laws on seine nets, only enforcing existing regulations – Fisheries DG
No new laws on seine nets, only enforcing existing regulations – Fisheries DG
The Department of Fisheries and Aquatic Resources has stated that no new laws have been enacted regarding the use of seine nets, and that only existing legislations are being enforced. MORE..
Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
Parliament approves extension of State of Public Emergency
The extension of the State of Public Emergency has been approved by Parliament, with 106 members voting in favor and 2 voting against, a short while ago.
JVP’s Tilvin Silva meets Jaishankar, discuss strengthening India–Sri Lanka ties
JVP’s Tilvin Silva meets Jaishankar, discuss strengthening India–Sri Lanka ties
A meeting has been held in New Delhi between the General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) Tilvin Silva, accompanied by a delegation from Sri Lanka, and Minister of External Affairs of India, S. Jaishankar. MORE..