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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..
Sri Lankan govt. to pursue reparations for colonial-era losses
Sri Lankan govt. to pursue reparations for colonial-era losses
Sri Lanka’s Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath says that the process of pursuing compensation for colonial-era losses and seek the return of looted cultural treasures is currently underway. MORE..
| February 6, 2026 6:34 pm
Former Minister Keheliya’s daughter granted bail
Former Minister Keheliya’s daughter granted bail
Chamithri Rambukwella, the eldest daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been granted bail after being produced before the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. MORE..
| February 6, 2026 5:21 pm
Bombing at mosque in Pakistan kills at least 31 and wounds scores
Bombing at mosque in Pakistan kills at least 31 and wounds scores
A massive bombing ripped through a Shiite mosque on the outskirts of Pakistan’s capital during Friday prayers, killing 31 people and wounding at least 169 others, police said. MORE..
Construction of Gatambe Flyover resumes under President’s patronage
Construction of Gatambe Flyover resumes under President’s patronage
The resumption of construction on the Gatambe Flyover in Kandy, which had been halted for several years, commenced this afternoon (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Russian general shot several times in Moscow
Russian general shot several times in Moscow
A high-profile general in Russia’s military has been shot several times and wounded in Moscow. MORE..
President Anura Kumara launches Mahaiyawa underpass project
President Anura Kumara launches Mahaiyawa underpass project
The construction of the Mahaiyawa Underpass Bridge on the Kandy–Jaffna Road (A-009), a key entry point to Kandy City, commenced this morning (06) under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Ex-Sooriyakanda OIC, constable arrested for killing of Sambar deer
Ex-Sooriyakanda OIC, constable arrested for killing of Sambar deer
The former Officer-in-Charge (OIC) and a Police Constable attached to the Sooriyakanda Police station have been arrested by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) in connection with the alleged killing of a Sambar deer, police said. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s foreign policy firmly anchored in economic diplomacy – FM
Sri Lanka’s foreign policy firmly anchored in economic diplomacy – FM
The Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism stated that Sri Lanka’s foreign policy is firmly anchored in economic diplomacy, with a strong focus on trade, investment, tourism promotion, and innovation. MORE..
2025 O/L tuition classes prohibited from midnight on Feb 11
2025 O/L tuition classes prohibited from midnight on Feb 11
The Department of Examinations has announced that the conducting of tuition classes and other activities targeting students facing the 2025 G.C.E. Ordinary Level (O/L) Examination will be prohibited from midnight on 11 February (Wednesday) until the conclusion of the examination. MORE..
SLTB creates history with appointment of 20 female bus conductors
SLTB creates history with appointment of 20 female bus conductors
In a historic first, a total of twenty newly-recruited female bus conductors have officially received their letters of appointment from the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB). MORE..
Former Minister Keheliya’s daughter arrested
Former Minister Keheliya’s daughter arrested
Chamithri Rambukwella, the eldest daughter of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, has been arrested by officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
| February 6, 2026 1:39 pm
Seven school students hospitalized following violent clash in Beruwala
Seven school students hospitalized following violent clash in Beruwala
Seven students were admitted to Kalutara Teaching Hospital after sustaining injuries in a violent clash between students from two schools in the Beruwala area. 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 Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
Decisions and judgments of Supreme Court reflect justice in country – PM
Decisions and judgments of Supreme Court reflect justice in country – PM
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the decisions and judgments delivered within the Supreme Court complex serve as a mirror that clearly reflects the justice, democracy, and the rule of law in Sri Lanka. MORE..