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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..
Constitutional Council unanimously approves new Auditor General
Constitutional Council unanimously approves new Auditor General
The Constitutional Council (CC) today unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General L.S.I. Jayaratne to the position of Auditor General of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Person arrested with 57kg of turtle meat and 450 turtle eggs
Person arrested with 57kg of turtle meat and 450 turtle eggs
Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel arrested a suspect in possession of more than 57 kilograms of turtle meat, 450 turtle eggs along with a dinghy boat during a special search operation carried out in the Katuneriya beach area yesterday (02). MORE..
Writ order annuls summons on ex-President Maithripala over Easter attacks plaint
Writ order annuls summons on ex-President Maithripala over Easter attacks plaint
The Court of Appeal today issued a writ order annulling the decision of the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court to issue summons directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear before the court in relation to a private complaint filed regarding criminal negligence for failing to prevent the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. 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 Sabaragamuwa Province and in Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
MP Namal Rajapaksa leaves CID after recording statement
MP Namal Rajapaksa leaves CID after recording statement
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement for over four hours. MORE..
School dev. officers end hunger strike after meeting President
School dev. officers end hunger strike after meeting President
A group of School Development Officers, who were engaged in a fast-unto-death protest near the Presidential Secretariat, ended their protest campaign following the meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 2:24 pm
Grade 6 education reforms to be implemented in 2027 - PM Harini
Grade 6 education reforms to be implemented in 2027 - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that none of the modules introduced for Grade 6 under the new education reforms have been withdrawn. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 2:09 pm
Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID after recording statement
Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID after recording statement
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago after recording a statement for over four hours. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 2:08 pm
Gold prices increase by Rs. 12,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices increase by Rs. 12,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 12,000, in line with a rise in the global market rates. MORE..