Sri Lanka’s export earnings surpass USD 9 billion in first half of 2026Sri Lanka’s export sector has recorded significant growth during the first half of 2026, with total export earnings exceeding the US$ 9 billion mark.41m agoToxic gas slows efforts to rescue 13 workers trapped in India hydropower tunnelToxic gas prevented rescuers from reaching 13 workers trapped in a collapsed hydropower tunnel in India on Wednesday after a gas explosion two days earlier killed 12 workers.48m agoNEWS ALERTCCIB permitted to detain Shantha Bandara’s son over Rs. 20M robbery The Fort Magistrate’s Court has granted permission for the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to detain and interrogate the son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara for 24 hours in connection with the alleged robbery of Rs. 20 million belonging to a Chinese national.48m agoNEWS ALERTCCIB permitted to detain Shantha Bandara’s son over Rs. 20M robbery The Fort Magistrate’s Court has granted permission for the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB) to detain and interrogate the son of former State Minister Shantha Bandara for 24 hours in connection with the alleged robbery of Rs. 20 million belonging to a Chinese national.48m agoGovt explores national framework to protect children from online threats A discussion on the implementation of a comprehensive national program with regulatory and educational solutions to protect children in Sri Lanka from cyber threats, online violence and negative impacts on their wellbeing 55m agoGovt explores national framework to protect children from online threats A discussion on the implementation of a comprehensive national program with regulatory and educational solutions to protect children in Sri Lanka from cyber threats, online violence and negative impacts on their wellbeing 55m agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, political activist Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until July 30 after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.56m agoNEWS ALERTSugeeshwara Bandara further remandedFormer private secretary to former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, political activist Sugeeshwara Bandara, has been further remanded until July 30 after being produced before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.56m agoNew Secretary appointed to Transport MinistryPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Eng. (Dr.) Asiri Karunawardena as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development.1h agoNew Secretary appointed to Transport MinistryPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Eng. (Dr.) Asiri Karunawardena as the new Secretary to the Ministry of Transport, Highways and Urban Development.1h agoIndia's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensifyPressure has been growing on India's government with thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters continuing to protest in the capital Delhi despite heavy rains overnight.1h agoIndia's Modi government under growing pressure as 'cockroach' protests intensifyPressure has been growing on India's government with thousands of Cockroach Janta Party (CJP) supporters continuing to protest in the capital Delhi despite heavy rains overnight.1h agoFM Vijitha Herath arrives in Philippines for ASEAN Regional ForumSri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has arrived in Manila, Philippines, today (22) to participate in the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and the commemorative event marking the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC).1h agoFM Vijitha Herath arrives in Philippines for ASEAN Regional ForumSri Lanka’s Foreign Minister Vijitha Herath has arrived in Manila, Philippines, today (22) to participate in the 33rd ASEAN Regional Forum (ARF) and the commemorative event marking the 50th anniversary of the Treaty of Amity and Cooperation in Southeast Asia (TAC).1h agoNEWS ALERTPolice seize illegally imported smartphones worth Rs. 50M at Colpetty shopPolice have seized more than 300 illegally imported smartphones, including the latest iPhone models, with an estimated value of about Rs. 50 million, during a raid conducted by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad at a shop in Liberty Plaza.2h agoNEWS ALERTPolice seize illegally imported smartphones worth Rs. 50M at Colpetty shopPolice have seized more than 300 illegally imported smartphones, including the latest iPhone models, with an estimated value of about Rs. 50 million, during a raid conducted by the Walana Anti-Vice Squad at a shop in Liberty Plaza.2h agoShooting near Dewundara Devalaya suspected to be linked to underworld disputeA shooting at a house near the Dewundara Devalaya in Matara is suspected to have been connected to a dispute between two organised criminal figures over the annual Dewundara Devalaya Perahera, police sources said.2h agoShooting near Dewundara Devalaya suspected to be linked to underworld disputeA shooting at a house near the Dewundara Devalaya in Matara is suspected to have been connected to a dispute between two organised criminal figures over the annual Dewundara Devalaya Perahera, police sources said.2h agoAG opposes request to suspend High Court trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa The Attorney General today raised objections before the Supreme Court to a request made by counsel representing Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, seeking an order to prevent the Colombo High Court 2h agoAG opposes request to suspend High Court trial against Yoshitha Rajapaksa The Attorney General today raised objections before the Supreme Court to a request made by counsel representing Yoshitha Rajapaksa, the son of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, seeking an order to prevent the Colombo High Court 2h agoNEWS ALERTNo-confidence motion against Justice Minister to be debated on FridayThe no-confidence motion submitted against the Minister of Justice, Harshana Nanayakkara will be debated on Friday (24).2h agoNEWS ALERTNo-confidence motion against Justice Minister to be debated on FridayThe no-confidence motion submitted against the Minister of Justice, Harshana Nanayakkara will be debated on Friday (24).2h agoOver 6,000 schools targeted in accelerated digital education programmeA special meeting to review the progress of Sri Lanka’s national programme to digitalise the school education system and identify future strategic steps was held at the Parliament Complex. 3h agoOver 6,000 schools targeted in accelerated digital education programmeA special meeting to review the progress of Sri Lanka’s national programme to digitalise the school education system and identify future strategic steps was held at the Parliament Complex. 3h agoIndia opposition leader Rahul Gandhi released after protest detentionIndia's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been released after being detained outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence as part of education system protests that have pushed into Wednesday (Jul 22). 3h agoIndia opposition leader Rahul Gandhi released after protest detentionIndia's opposition leader Rahul Gandhi has been released after being detained outside Prime Minister Narendra Modi's residence as part of education system protests that have pushed into Wednesday (Jul 22). 3h agoThree schoolchildren transferred to Dickoya Hospital after Mohini Falls crashThree schoolchildren who were critically injured after a three-wheeler travelling from Nallathanniya to Maskeliya plunged into a precipice near Mohini Falls have been transferred to the Dickoya Base Hospital for further treatment.4h agoThree schoolchildren transferred to Dickoya Hospital after Mohini Falls crashThree schoolchildren who were critically injured after a three-wheeler travelling from Nallathanniya to Maskeliya plunged into a precipice near Mohini Falls have been transferred to the Dickoya Base Hospital for further treatment.4h agoCourt reissues arrest warrant for former Ambassador to US Jaliya WickramasuriyaThe Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (21) reissued a warrant for the arrest of former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States, Jaliya Wickramasuriya, who has been named as a suspect in a case involving the alleged misappropriation of government funds and has failed to appear before court.4h agoCourt reissues arrest warrant for former Ambassador to US Jaliya WickramasuriyaThe Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court today (21) reissued a warrant for the arrest of former Sri Lankan Ambassador to the United States, Jaliya Wickramasuriya, who has been named as a suspect in a case involving the alleged misappropriation of government funds and has failed to appear before court.4h agoChartered Institute of Computing to strengthen future of Sri Lanka’s digital sectorThe Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval for the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Computing Sri Lanka (CICSL), marking a significant step towards strengthening the professional framework of the country’s information technology sector.4h agoChartered Institute of Computing to strengthen future of Sri Lanka’s digital sectorThe Cabinet of Ministers has granted policy approval for the establishment of the Chartered Institute of Computing Sri Lanka (CICSL), marking a significant step towards strengthening the professional framework of the country’s information technology sector.4h agoEx-Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne granted bail in abduction case Former Navy Commander Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne has been granted bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with allegations that he assisted a suspect who was hiding in relation to the 2008 abduction and disappearance of 11 youths in Colombo and surrounding areas. 5h agoEx-Navy Commander Ravindra Wijegunaratne granted bail in abduction case Former Navy Commander Admiral Ravindra Wijegunaratne has been granted bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with allegations that he assisted a suspect who was hiding in relation to the 2008 abduction and disappearance of 11 youths in Colombo and surrounding areas. 5h agoDengue cases surge past 78,000; 56 deaths reported this yearThe number of dengue cases reported so far this year has risen to 78,125, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has confirmed.5h agoDengue cases surge past 78,000; 56 deaths reported this yearThe number of dengue cases reported so far this year has risen to 78,125, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) has confirmed.5h agoMan escapes shooting attempt after firearm fails to discharge in Mount LaviniaAn attempt to shoot an individual at his residence in Mount Lavinia was unsuccessful after the suspected firearm failed to discharge, police stated. 5h agoMan escapes shooting attempt after firearm fails to discharge in Mount LaviniaAn attempt to shoot an individual at his residence in Mount Lavinia was unsuccessful after the suspected firearm failed to discharge, police stated. 5h ago