NEWS ALERTSri Lanka extends 50% surcharge on vehicle import dutiesThe 50% surcharge imposed from May 15, based on vehicle import taxes, has been further extended until December 31 2026, the Finance Ministry announced. 8m agoPresident emphasizes need to strengthen co-op movement as robust market networkPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has emphasized that, in a small market such as Sri Lanka, it cannot be expected that the prices of goods and services will be regulated solely through market competition. 19m ago'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Task Force reviews delays in post-Ditwah reconstruction projectsThe “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force has met at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya. 25m ago'Rebuilding Sri Lanka' Task Force reviews delays in post-Ditwah reconstruction projectsThe “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” Presidential Task Force has met at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of Prime Minister Dr Harini Amarasuriya. 25m agoOver 200,000 cases resolved annually through Mediation Boards – Justice MinisterMore than 200,000 cases are resolved annually through Mediation Boards, Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara said. 26m agoOver 200,000 cases resolved annually through Mediation Boards – Justice MinisterMore than 200,000 cases are resolved annually through Mediation Boards, Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara said. 26m agoClimate Caucus emphasizes need for anticipatory governance mechanisms to address climate change, including El NiñoThe Caucus on Climate Parliament of Sri Lanka has emphasized the need to move beyond reactive crisis management and establish Anticipatory Crisis Governance mechanisms to strengthen Sri Lanka’s climate resilience in the face of climate change, including El Niño conditions.1h agoClimate Caucus emphasizes need for anticipatory governance mechanisms to address climate change, including El NiñoThe Caucus on Climate Parliament of Sri Lanka has emphasized the need to move beyond reactive crisis management and establish Anticipatory Crisis Governance mechanisms to strengthen Sri Lanka’s climate resilience in the face of climate change, including El Niño conditions.1h agoOver 68,000 affected by prevailing dry weather conditions in Sri LankaThe National Disaster Relief Services Centre has reported that 68,041 individuals have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions across the country. 1h agoOver 68,000 affected by prevailing dry weather conditions in Sri LankaThe National Disaster Relief Services Centre has reported that 68,041 individuals have been affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions across the country. 1h agoGermany evacuates about 2,000 people as wildfire reaches western villageMore than 2,000 people evacuated their homes in western Germany on Friday, after a wildfire near the Belgian border spread towards a village, local authorities said. 1h agoGermany evacuates about 2,000 people as wildfire reaches western villageMore than 2,000 people evacuated their homes in western Germany on Friday, after a wildfire near the Belgian border spread towards a village, local authorities said. 1h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, Trincomalee,Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, and Monaragala districts. 2h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several districtsA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Vavuniya, Mullaittivu, Trincomalee,Polonnaruwa, Batticaloa, Ampara, and Monaragala districts. 2h agoIran President Masoud Pezeshkian to travel to Delhi for BRICS SummitIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi to attend the upcoming BRICS Summit, Iranian sources said on Friday. 2h agoIran President Masoud Pezeshkian to travel to Delhi for BRICS SummitIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian will travel to New Delhi to attend the upcoming BRICS Summit, Iranian sources said on Friday. 2h agoSpecial traffic and security plan to be implemented for Kandy Esala PeraheraPolice have decided to implement a special traffic and security plan for the annual historic Kandy Esala Perahera. 2h agoSpecial traffic and security plan to be implemented for Kandy Esala PeraheraPolice have decided to implement a special traffic and security plan for the annual historic Kandy Esala Perahera. 2h agoDrug trafficker ‘Kudu Poddi’ remanded over illicit assets caseA suspected female drug trafficker identified as Vindaniya Suriyarachchi, also known as “Poddie” or “Kudu Poddi”, who was arrested over allegations of illegally acquiring assets worth millions of rupees through drug trafficking operations, has been remanded...2h agoDrug trafficker ‘Kudu Poddi’ remanded over illicit assets caseA suspected female drug trafficker identified as Vindaniya Suriyarachchi, also known as “Poddie” or “Kudu Poddi”, who was arrested over allegations of illegally acquiring assets worth millions of rupees through drug trafficking operations, has been remanded...2h agoIndia wins global favour: 79% in Sri Lanka view India positively, Pew Survey showsIndia continues to command strong goodwill across much of the world, with a median of 45 per cent of adults across 36 countries holding a favourable view of the country, according to the Pew Research Centre's Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.2h agoIndia wins global favour: 79% in Sri Lanka view India positively, Pew Survey showsIndia continues to command strong goodwill across much of the world, with a median of 45 per cent of adults across 36 countries holding a favourable view of the country, according to the Pew Research Centre's Spring 2026 Global Attitudes Survey.2h ago22nd Amendment would make executive influence over judiciary a reality - ‘Dinana Dakuna’The “Dinana Dakuna” collective has claimed that the President’s attempt to alter the retirement age of judges through the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution would turn executive influence over the judiciary into a reality. 3h ago22nd Amendment would make executive influence over judiciary a reality - ‘Dinana Dakuna’The “Dinana Dakuna” collective has claimed that the President’s attempt to alter the retirement age of judges through the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution would turn executive influence over the judiciary into a reality. 3h agoSign Language Bill to be presented to Parliament – MinisterA Sign Language Bill will be presented to the Parliament in the future, the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannilage said. 3h agoSign Language Bill to be presented to Parliament – MinisterA Sign Language Bill will be presented to the Parliament in the future, the Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment, Dr. Upali Pannilage said. 3h agoPolice arrest 740 suspects in ‘A Nation United - National Drive’A total of 740 suspects were arrested yesterday under the ‘A Nation United - National Drive’ campaign launched by Sri Lanka Police to combat the spread of narcotics across the country.4h agoPolice arrest 740 suspects in ‘A Nation United - National Drive’A total of 740 suspects were arrested yesterday under the ‘A Nation United - National Drive’ campaign launched by Sri Lanka Police to combat the spread of narcotics across the country.4h agoTwo including mother arrested over assault and abandoning 4-year-old girl on roadside A male and a female suspect who allegedly assaulted a four-year-old girl and abandoned her in an isolated location in Wattegama have been arrested by police. 4h agoTwo including mother arrested over assault and abandoning 4-year-old girl on roadside A male and a female suspect who allegedly assaulted a four-year-old girl and abandoned her in an isolated location in Wattegama have been arrested by police. 4h agoComplaint filed over undistributed Grade 1 textbooks worth Rs. 800,000A complaint has been lodged with the Thalangama Police alleging that a stock of textbooks and activity books worth around Rs. 800,000, issued by the Department of Educational Publications, has not been properly handed over to the designated distribution centers. 4h agoComplaint filed over undistributed Grade 1 textbooks worth Rs. 800,000A complaint has been lodged with the Thalangama Police alleging that a stock of textbooks and activity books worth around Rs. 800,000, issued by the Department of Educational Publications, has not been properly handed over to the designated distribution centers. 4h agoNEWS ALERT22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill to be tabled in Parliament on Aug 18Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Draft Bill, which includes provisions to extend the retirement age of judges in Sri Lanka, will be presented to Parliament on August 18.5h agoNEWS ALERT22nd Constitutional Amendment Bill to be tabled in Parliament on Aug 18Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara stated that the 22nd Constitutional Amendment Draft Bill, which includes provisions to extend the retirement age of judges in Sri Lanka, will be presented to Parliament on August 18.5h agoOver 26,000 individuals inspected in island-wide police operationsSri Lanka Police arrested a total of 527 suspects yesterday (13) during special island-wide operations conducted to apprehend individuals suspected of involvement in various criminal activities.5h agoOver 26,000 individuals inspected in island-wide police operationsSri Lanka Police arrested a total of 527 suspects yesterday (13) during special island-wide operations conducted to apprehend individuals suspected of involvement in various criminal activities.5h agoOver 6,000 dengue cases reported in first 13 days of AugustThe National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) states that the number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has continued to increase. 6h agoOver 6,000 dengue cases reported in first 13 days of AugustThe National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) states that the number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka so far this year has continued to increase. 6h ago
