Govt. allocates Rs. 65 bln to develop 26 cities across Sri LankaMinister of Transport, Highways and Urban Development Bimal Rathnayake says the Government is implementing a people-centered and sustainable urban development programme aimed at creating cities where people can live comfortably, rather than focusing solely on concrete buildings. 5h agoConcessions granted on efficiency bar examinations for Sri Lanka Teacher ServiceThe Public Service Commission has approved a request made by the Ministry of Education to provide concessions regarding the efficiency bar examinations required under the Sri Lanka Teacher Service. 6h agoTrump says US will never forget 9/11, 'that's why we fight today'U.S. President Donald Trump vowed Friday that the United States would never forget the September 11, 2001 attacks and would continue to "fight," as he marked the 25th anniversary in a ceremony at the Pentagon. 6h agoTrump says US will never forget 9/11, 'that's why we fight today'U.S. President Donald Trump vowed Friday that the United States would never forget the September 11, 2001 attacks and would continue to "fight," as he marked the 25th anniversary in a ceremony at the Pentagon. 6h agoSix grenade attacks reported so far this year, Police suspect use of LTTE-era explosivesSix grenade attacks have been carried out by organized criminal gangs in Sri Lanka so far this year. 6h agoSix grenade attacks reported so far this year, Police suspect use of LTTE-era explosivesSix grenade attacks have been carried out by organized criminal gangs in Sri Lanka so far this year. 6h agoHouthis seize Yemen's entire Red Sea coast: govt military officialYemen's Iran-backed Houthis have seized control of the country's entire Red Sea coast, a military official from the internationally recognised government told AFP on Friday, consolidating the group's control of the vital waterway. 6h agoHouthis seize Yemen's entire Red Sea coast: govt military officialYemen's Iran-backed Houthis have seized control of the country's entire Red Sea coast, a military official from the internationally recognised government told AFP on Friday, consolidating the group's control of the vital waterway. 6h agoUS inflation holds steady as diesel prices pass $6 a gallonPrices in the US rose by 3.4% in the year to August, with the cost of living pushed up by higher gasoline prices, official figures show. 8h agoUS inflation holds steady as diesel prices pass $6 a gallonPrices in the US rose by 3.4% in the year to August, with the cost of living pushed up by higher gasoline prices, official figures show. 8h agoIMF agrees to support Sri Lanka Customs’ paperless declaration systemA special discussion has been held to brief representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the paperless Customs Declaration Processing System scheduled to be implemented by Sri Lanka Customs from October 01, 2026. 8h agoIMF agrees to support Sri Lanka Customs’ paperless declaration systemA special discussion has been held to brief representatives of the International Monetary Fund (IMF) on the paperless Customs Declaration Processing System scheduled to be implemented by Sri Lanka Customs from October 01, 2026. 8h agoNavy rescues teenager stranded on sandbank off TalaimannarA 17-year-old individual who was found stranded on a sandbank in the sea off Talaimannar has been rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy today (11). 9h agoNavy rescues teenager stranded on sandbank off TalaimannarA 17-year-old individual who was found stranded on a sandbank in the sea off Talaimannar has been rescued by the Sri Lanka Navy today (11). 9h agoChina regards Sri Lanka as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy – AmbassadorThe newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at the Parliament premises.9h agoChina regards Sri Lanka as a priority in its neighborhood diplomacy – AmbassadorThe newly appointed Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang, has paid a courtesy call on the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne at the Parliament premises.9h agoOpposition to withdraw from Parliamentary Select Committee on PC election systemThe Opposition has decided to withdraw from the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to examine and report on the electoral system under which Provincial Council elections should be held. 10h agoOpposition to withdraw from Parliamentary Select Committee on PC election systemThe Opposition has decided to withdraw from the Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) appointed to examine and report on the electoral system under which Provincial Council elections should be held. 10h agoEx-Minister Piyankara Jayaratne produced before court over corruption caseFormer Minister Priyankara Jayaratne, who is currently serving a prison sentence over a corruption charge, has been produced before the Colombo High Court today (11) in connection with another corruption case filed...10h agoEx-Minister Piyankara Jayaratne produced before court over corruption caseFormer Minister Priyankara Jayaratne, who is currently serving a prison sentence over a corruption charge, has been produced before the Colombo High Court today (11) in connection with another corruption case filed...10h agoPlans underway for initial stage of one million tree-planting project under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’A discussion on the initial stage of the “Greenway” – “A Breath for the Nation - Shade for the Road” Roadside Tree Planting Programme, which aims to plant one million trees along roadsides under the coordination of the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, was 10h agoPlans underway for initial stage of one million tree-planting project under ‘Clean Sri Lanka’A discussion on the initial stage of the “Greenway” – “A Breath for the Nation - Shade for the Road” Roadside Tree Planting Programme, which aims to plant one million trees along roadsides under the coordination of the Clean Sri Lanka Secretariat, was 10h agoNepal floods death toll climbs to 1385 with over 5000 missingThe death toll from the Rasuwa floods has reached 1,385, while 5,130 people remain missing, according to the latest Search, Rescue and Relief update issued by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).10h agoNepal floods death toll climbs to 1385 with over 5000 missingThe death toll from the Rasuwa floods has reached 1,385, while 5,130 people remain missing, according to the latest Search, Rescue and Relief update issued by Nepal’s National Disaster Risk Reduction and Management Authority (NDRRMA).10h agoNew Secretary appointed to Ministry of Science and TechnologyPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Roshanie Dissanayake as the Secretary to the Ministry of Science and Technology.10h agoNew Secretary appointed to Ministry of Science and TechnologyPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Dr. Roshanie Dissanayake as the Secretary to the Ministry of Science and Technology.10h agoIranian President Pezeshkian arrives in Delhi for 18th BRICS SummitIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with the India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) underlining the longstanding civilisational ties between India and Iran and their shared commitment to progress and prosperity as BRICS partners.11h agoIranian President Pezeshkian arrives in Delhi for 18th BRICS SummitIranian President Masoud Pezeshkian arrived in New Delhi on Friday to attend the 18th BRICS Summit, with the India’s Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) underlining the longstanding civilisational ties between India and Iran and their shared commitment to progress and prosperity as BRICS partners.11h agoFire in eastern Congo kills at least 26 students at 2 schoolsA fire swept through two adjacent schools Thursday in the city of Bukavu in eastern Congo, killing at least 26 students and injuring dozens, the provincial government said.11h agoFire in eastern Congo kills at least 26 students at 2 schoolsA fire swept through two adjacent schools Thursday in the city of Bukavu in eastern Congo, killing at least 26 students and injuring dozens, the provincial government said.11h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the North-Central, Eastern provinces and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kurunegala, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. 11h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the North-Central, Eastern provinces and Jaffna, Kilinochchi, Mullaitivu, Vavuniya, Kurunegala, Monaragala and Hambantota districts. 11h agoAdequate reserves not a luxury, essential for macroeconomic stability - CBSL GovernorGovernor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, states that maintaining an adequate level of foreign exchange reserves is not a luxury, but an essential component of macroeconomic stability.12h agoAdequate reserves not a luxury, essential for macroeconomic stability - CBSL GovernorGovernor of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL), Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe, states that maintaining an adequate level of foreign exchange reserves is not a luxury, but an essential component of macroeconomic stability.12h agoVen. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero released on bailThe Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court today (11) ordered the release on bail of Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero, who was arrested by the Batticaloa Police.12h agoVen. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero released on bailThe Batticaloa Magistrate’s Court today (11) ordered the release on bail of Ven. Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thero, who was arrested by the Batticaloa Police.12h agoNo plans to request electricity tariff hike for next quarter: MinisterMinister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka stated that there are no plans to request an increase in electricity tariffs for the upcoming quarter.13h agoNo plans to request electricity tariff hike for next quarter: MinisterMinister of Energy Anura Karunathilaka stated that there are no plans to request an increase in electricity tariffs for the upcoming quarter.13h ago
