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Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission remanded
Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission remanded
An Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), Dharshana Medawatte and another individual who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on bribery charges have been remanded. MORE..
Decision taken to increase medical assistance granted through President’s Fund
Decision taken to increase medical assistance granted through President’s Fund
A decision has been taken to increase the medical assistance grants currently provided through the President’s Fund and also to relax the existing stringent criteria to disburse funds. MORE..
VRS applicants oppose trade union action over CEB reforms
VRS applicants oppose trade union action over CEB reforms
A group of employees of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) who have applied for the Voluntary Retirement Scheme (VRS) has stated that they are opposing the decision taken by electricity trade unions to engage in trade union action without prior notice,...MORE..
Govt to make changes to senior posts in several state institutions
Govt to make changes to senior posts in several state institutions
The government is expected to make changes to several top positions across state institutions in the coming days, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed today (10). MORE..
Prices of fish increase as protest launched by seine-net fishermen continues
Prices of fish increase as protest launched by seine-net fishermen continues
Prices of fish in the local market have reportedly increased following a protest launched by traditional fishermen demanding the government lift the ban on the use of winch machines mounted on tractors by seine-net fishermen. MORE..
Initiative launched to connect state institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre
Initiative launched to connect state institutions to National Cyber Security Operations Centre
A special discussion on implementing the Cabinet decision to connect critical government institutions to the National Cyber Security Operations Centre (NCSOC) was held on today (10) at the Old Parliament Building in Colombo. MORE..
T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement
T20 World Cup: Wanindu Hasaranga ruled out, Dushan Hemantha likely to come in as replacement
Allrounder Wanindu Hasaranga has been ruled out of the 2026 T20 World Cup with a hamstring injury he suffered during their opening game against Ireland on Sunday. MORE..
Sri Lanka makes significant strides in global corruption index
Sri Lanka makes significant strides in global corruption index
Sri Lanka has recorded a notable improvement in its global standing on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today (10) by Transparency International. MORE..
Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission
Additional GM of Water Board arrested by Bribery Commission
Dharshana Medawatte, an Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
Sri Lanka on alert over Nipah virus amid increase in tourist arrivals
Sri Lanka on alert over Nipah virus amid increase in tourist arrivals
Health authorities are taking special precautionary measures regarding the spread of Nipah virus, which has been reported in several countries including in India and Bangladesh, Cabinet Spokesperson and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (10). MORE..
Sri Lanka to implement special security measures for India–Pakistan World Cup game
Sri Lanka to implement special security measures for India–Pakistan World Cup game
The government will implement a special security arrangement for the India–Pakistan T20 World Cup encounter scheduled to be played in Colombo on February 15, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa announced today (10). MORE..
Two including Keheliya’s cousin granted bail in money laundering case
Two including Keheliya’s cousin granted bail in money laundering case
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today ordered the release on bail of businessman Nimal Sisira Kumara and Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who were arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting the laundering of more than Rs. 740 million in funds allegedly unlawfully earned by the ex-minister. MORE..
Govt clarifies President’s role on saving India-Pakistan World Cup clash in Colombo
Govt clarifies President’s role on saving India-Pakistan World Cup clash in Colombo
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake held timely and lengthy discussions with Pakistan Prime Minister Shehbaz Sharif in a bid to persuade the Pakistan Cricket Team to take the field against India during the 2026 ICC World Cup game scheduled to be played in Colombo on February 15, Cabinet Spokesman Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa stated. MORE..
New regulations to be introduced to re-register subscriber info of SIM cards
New regulations to be introduced to re-register subscriber info of SIM cards
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to introduce new regulations to re-register subscriber information of mobile phone SIM cards issued prior to 02 August 2019. MORE..
Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU’s GSP facility after current cycle ends
Sri Lanka conveys interest in re-applying for EU’s GSP facility after current cycle ends
Sri Lanka has conveyed its interest in re-applying for the European Union’s (EU) Generalised Scheme of Preferences (GSP) trade facility once the current cycle concludes, Minister of Foreign Affairs Vijitha Herath said. MORE..
AG approves proposed amendments to Inland Revenue Act
AG approves proposed amendments to Inland Revenue Act
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to gazette and present in Parliament the Inland Revenue (Amendment) Bill following clearance given to proposed changes by the Attorney General. MORE..
Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero writes to President over continuous detention of monks over Trincomalee incident
Ven. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero writes to President over continuous detention of monks over Trincomalee incident
The Chief Prelate of the Kotte Sri Kalayani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of Siyam Maha Nikaya, Most Venerable Dr. Ittapana Dhammalankara Thero has raised concern over the arrest and continuous remand of ten individuals, including Buddhist monks, in relation to the Buddha statue incident in Trincomalee. MORE..
Constitutional Council calls for nominations to fill RTI Commission vacancy
Constitutional Council calls for nominations to fill RTI Commission vacancy
The Constitutional Council has called for nominations from civil society organisations to fill a vacancy arising under Section 12(1)(c) of the Right to Information (RTI) Act No. 12 of 2016, for recommendation to the President for appointment as a member of the Right to Information Commission. MORE..
Royal Navy of Oman vessel ‘Sadh’ arrives at Colombo Port
Royal Navy of Oman vessel ‘Sadh’ arrives at Colombo Port
The Royal Navy of Oman Vessel ‘Sadh’ arrived at the Port of Colombo today (10) on a logistics replenishment visit, the Sri Lanka Navy said. MORE..
Fire breaks out at helmet factory in Kurunegala
Fire breaks out at helmet factory in Kurunegala
A fire has reportedly broken out today (10) at a motorcycle helmets manufacturing factory in the Paragahadeniya area of Kurunegala. MORE..
President chairs meeting of Board of Governors of President’s Fund
President chairs meeting of Board of Governors of President’s Fund
The Board of Governors of the President’s Fund convened this morning (10) at the Presidential Secretariat under the chairmanship of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Parliament to convene from Feb. 17–20; Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated
Parliament to convene from Feb. 17–20; Parliamentary Pensions Repeal Bill to be debated
Parliamentary business relevant to the parliamentary week from February 17 to February 20, 2026 was decided at the meeting of the Committee on Parliamentary Business held on 06 February 2026 under the Chairmanship of the Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne. MORE..
Over 800 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
Over 800 arrested in “Nation United” island-wide anti-drug raids
A total of 802 individuals were arrested during island-wide raids conducted yesterday (09) under the theme “Nation United – National Drive,” aimed at eradicating narcotics from the country. MORE..
Buddhist monks head to DC to finish a ‘Walk for Peace’ that captivated millions
Buddhist monks head to DC to finish a ‘Walk for Peace’ that captivated millions
A group of Buddhist monks is set to reach Washington, D.C., on foot Tuesday, capping a trek from Texas that has captivated the country. MORE..
SLTDA to withdraw approval for LGBTQ tourism initiative in Sri Lanka, AG tells court
SLTDA to withdraw approval for LGBTQ tourism initiative in Sri Lanka, AG tells court
The Attorney General informed the Court of Appeal today that the letter issued by the Chairman of the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA), which endorses projects aimed at promoting and developing LGBTIQ tourism in Sri Lanka, will be withdrawn. MORE..