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Two including Thai national arrested with 3kg of heroin
Two including Thai national arrested with 3kg of heroin
An individual has been arrested for the possession of 3 kilograms and 18 grams of heroin last evening (03) in Kiribathgoda, police stated. MORE..
Lord Buddha’s sacred relics from Gujarat to arrive in Sri Lanka today
Lord Buddha’s sacred relics from Gujarat to arrive in Sri Lanka today
The holy relics of Lord Buddha, preserved at the Department of Archaeology of Maharaja Sayajirao University (MSU) in Vadodara, began their journey to Colombo on Tuesday, with chief minister Bhupendra Patel attending a ceremony to mark their departure. MORE..
President arrives at Independence Square for Independence Day celebrations
President arrives at Independence Square for Independence Day celebrations
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has arrived at the Independence Square in Colombo to participate in the Independence Day celebrations. MORE..
| February 4, 2026 8:02 am
Watch Live: Independence Day celebrations begin
Watch Live: Independence Day celebrations begin
Sri Lanka’s 78th National Independence Day celebrations have kicked off at the Independence Square in Colombo. MORE..
| February 4, 2026 7:31 am
Dilith calls for creation of economically independent state in his Independence Day message
Dilith calls for creation of economically independent state in his Independence Day message
Our overarching purpose must be to create an economically independent state replete with evolved people, stated the leader of the Sarvajana Balaya, Member of Parliament Dilith Jayaweera. MORE..
“Let’s reflect on our history while firmly focusing on future”: Sajith
“Let’s reflect on our history while firmly focusing on future”: Sajith
As we mark 78 years since gaining independence, it is vital to reflect on the country’s history while firmly focusing on the future, stated the Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa in his Independence Day message. MORE..
Special presidential pardons to 49 prisoners in view of Independence Day
Special presidential pardons to 49 prisoners in view of Independence Day
A total 49 prisoners are scheduled to receive special presidential pardons today in view of the 78th National Independence Day celebrations. MORE..
Set aside narrow political interests in pursuit of national progress – PM Harini
Set aside narrow political interests in pursuit of national progress – PM Harini
The time is apt for all Sri Lankans to work together, setting aside narrow political interests in the pursuit of national progress, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated in her Independence Day message. MORE..
9,158 Army personnel promoted in view of 78th Independence Day
9,158 Army personnel promoted in view of 78th Independence Day
A total of 9,158 Sri Lanka Army personnel have been promoted in view of the 78th Independence Day celebrations. MORE..
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers expected in parts of the island today
Several spells of showers will occur in the Northern, North-central, Eastern and Uva provinces and in the Nuwara-Eliya and Matale districts today (04), the Department of Meteorology stated. MORE..
President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his Independence Day message
President calls for unity and determination to rebuild Sri Lanka in his Independence Day message
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has called on all citizens to join hands in unity, determination and brotherhood to rebuild Sri Lanka. MORE..
Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Independence Day celebrations
Special traffic plan in Colombo in view of Independence Day celebrations
A special traffic plan will be implemented in Colombo today in view of 78th National Independence Day celebrations. MORE..
Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day today
Sri Lanka celebrates 78th Independence Day today
The 78th National Independence Day - themed “Rebuilding Sri Lanka” - is to be celebrated ceremoniously today at the Independence Square in Colombo. MORE..
Sacred Relics exposition: Special train services for devotees
Sacred Relics exposition: Special train services for devotees
The Railway Department has arranged several special train services to facilitate devotees travelling to Colombo for the exposition of the sacred bodily relics of Buddha brought from India, which is scheduled to take place from February 05 to 11, 2026 at the Hunupitiya Gangaramaya Temple. MORE..
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, tremors felt in parts of India
6.0-magnitude earthquake hits Myanmar, tremors felt in parts of India
A magnitude 6 earthquake struck Myanmar on Tuesday, the German Research Center for Geosciences (GFZ) said. MORE..
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister meets South Korean parliamentary delegation
Sri Lanka’s Foreign Minister meets South Korean parliamentary delegation
Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath today (03) met with a visiting parliamentary delegation from the National Assembly of the Republic of Korea, led by Deputy Speaker Lee Hack Young. MORE..
SLPP issues statement on FCID summoning Shiranthi Rajapaksa
SLPP issues statement on FCID summoning Shiranthi Rajapaksa
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has issued a statement this evening (03) regarding the summoning of former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). MORE..
Iran president confirms talks with US after Trump’s threats
Iran president confirms talks with US after Trump’s threats
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, after his counterpart Donald Trump threatened “bad things” if no deal is reached. MORE..
Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals in January 2026
Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals in January 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 277,327 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in January 2026. MORE..
Speaker endorses certificate on Universities (Amendment) Bill
Speaker endorses certificate on Universities (Amendment) Bill
he Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, today (03) endorsed the certificate on the Universities (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
Govt first and foremost committed to ensuring good governance – President
Govt first and foremost committed to ensuring good governance – President
A special discussion on Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation in relation to international standards on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) was held this morning (03) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Cabinet approves Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025-2030
Cabinet approves Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025-2030
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025-2030, with the objectives of fulfilling 70% of the national electricity demand from renewable energy resources by the year 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050, in accordance with the National Policy on Renewable Energy. MORE..
Cabinet nod to award long-term contract to Singaporean firm for procurement of Petrol 92
Cabinet nod to award long-term contract to Singaporean firm for procurement of Petrol 92
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the award of a contract to M/s Epdesa Pte. Ltd of Singapore for the supply of Petrol 92 Unleaded (Unl) to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MORE..
Sri Lanka and Finland to establish political consultation mechanism
Sri Lanka and Finland to establish political consultation mechanism
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and Finland with the objective of establishing a Political Consultation Mechanism to further strengthen bilateral relations. MORE..
Rajeev Amarasuriya re-elected uncontested as BASL President
Rajeev Amarasuriya re-elected uncontested as BASL President
Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya has been re-elected, uncontested, for a further term as President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) for 2026/2027. MORE..