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Constitutional Council unanimously approves new Auditor General
Constitutional Council unanimously approves new Auditor General
The Constitutional Council (CC) today unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General L.S.I. Jayaratne to the position of Auditor General of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Person arrested with 57kg of turtle meat and 450 turtle eggs
Person arrested with 57kg of turtle meat and 450 turtle eggs
Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel arrested a suspect in possession of more than 57 kilograms of turtle meat, 450 turtle eggs along with a dinghy boat during a special search operation carried out in the Katuneriya beach area yesterday (02). MORE..
Writ order annuls summons on ex-President Maithripala over Easter attacks plaint
Writ order annuls summons on ex-President Maithripala over Easter attacks plaint
The Court of Appeal today issued a writ order annulling the decision of the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court to issue summons directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear before the court in relation to a private complaint filed regarding criminal negligence for failing to prevent the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
MP Namal Rajapaksa leaves CID after recording statement
MP Namal Rajapaksa leaves CID after recording statement
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement for over four hours. MORE..
School dev. officers end hunger strike after meeting President
School dev. officers end hunger strike after meeting President
A group of School Development Officers, who were engaged in a fast-unto-death protest near the Presidential Secretariat, ended their protest campaign following the meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 2:24 pm
Grade 6 education reforms to be implemented in 2027 - PM Harini
Grade 6 education reforms to be implemented in 2027 - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that none of the modules introduced for Grade 6 under the new education reforms have been withdrawn. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 2:09 pm
Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID after recording statement
Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID after recording statement
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago after recording a statement for over four hours. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 2:08 pm
Gold prices increase by Rs. 12,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices increase by Rs. 12,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 12,000, in line with a rise in the global market rates. MORE..
CEB recovers over Rs. 90 mln in losses from illegal electricity connections in 2025
CEB recovers over Rs. 90 mln in losses from illegal electricity connections in 2025
The Special Investigations Unit of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has successfully recovered over Rs. 90 million in losses from parties involved in illegal electricity consumption during the year 2025. MORE..
School dev. officers on hunger strike meet President for talks
School dev. officers on hunger strike meet President for talks
A group of School Development Officers, currently engaged in a fast unto death protest campaign near the Presidential Secretariat, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (03) to seek a definitive solution to their grievances. MORE..
Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup
Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga is set to serve as the Fast Bowling Consultant Coach for the Sri Lankan national team during their four preliminary round matches of the T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
Appeals Court dismisses petitions challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another
Appeals Court dismisses petitions challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another
The Court of Appeal has dismissed petitions seeking to quash the order issued by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to place in remand custody Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and Venerable Trincomalee Kalyanawansa Tissa Thero in connection with the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 10:45 am
MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago following a summons to provide a statement regarding alleged connections with underworld kingpin “Kehelbaddara Padme”. MORE..
Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi
Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in India has invited Sri Lankan nationals residing in India to join the Flag Hoisting Ceremony commemorating the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence. MORE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID
Former First Lady, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), a short while ago. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 9:50 am
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters second day
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters second day
The strike launched by luxury and general service bus operators along the Horana-Colombo (120) route, which began yesterday (02) is continuing for the second consecutive day today (03). MORE..
Govt committed to economic stability, sustainable growth and social protection – PM
Govt committed to economic stability, sustainable growth and social protection – PM
The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to economic stability, sustainable growth, and social protection while participating in the South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) 2026. MORE..
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein probe ahead of contempt vote
Bill and Hillary Clinton agree to testify in House Epstein probe ahead of contempt vote
Former President Bill Clinton and former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton have agreed to testify in a House investigation into Jeffrey Epstein. MORE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID today; CID summons Namal
Shiranthi Rajapaksa summoned to FCID today; CID summons Namal
Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has been summoned to appear before the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) today (03). MORE..
Ex-minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s cousin arrested in money laundering probe
Ex-minister Keheliya Rambukwella’s cousin arrested in money laundering probe
U.D.M. Seneviratne Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested on allegations of money laundering by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
CEB restructuring enters final stage, liquidation to be announced by February
CEB restructuring enters final stage, liquidation to be announced by February
The Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) restructuring programme has reached its final stage. MORE..
Constitutional Council to decide on AG appointment today
Constitutional Council to decide on AG appointment today
The Constitutional Council is scheduled to meet today (03) at 12.00 noon at the Parliament Complex, under the patronage of its Chairman, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
Crown Princess’s son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
Crown Princess’s son arrested for alleged assault before rape trial in Norway
The son of Norway’s Crown Princess Mette-Marit has been arrested by police on suspicion of assault, before he goes on trial in Oslo on Tuesday on 38 charges, including the rape of four women. MORE..
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of shower will occur in Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts, today (03), the Department of Meteorology said. MORE..