Debate ensues in Parliament over volatile Sri Lankan Rupee

Written by Staff Writer

20 Apr, 2021 | 9:27 pm

Written by Staff Writer 20 Apr, 2021 | 9:27 pm

COLOMBO (News 1st): The Sri Lankan Rupee which somewhat strengthened against the US Dollar over the past few days, weakened once more today (20).

According to the latest data issued by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka, the selling rate of the Sri Lanka Rupee against the US Dollar is currently at 195 rupees and 21 cents.

A debate ensued in Parliament today (20) between Opposition Parliamentarian Dr Harsha De Silva and State Minister of Money and Capital Market Ajith Nivard Cabraal regarding the volatility of the Sri Lankan Rupee.

Dr De Silva pointed out the selling rate of the US Dollar remains high at commercial banks despite the Central Bank publishing strengthened figures for the Sri Lanka Rupee.

” When the rupees appreciated to 191.97, you did not celebrate it. Instead, you condemned it further. I called the CBSL and obtained the rates a few minutes ago. It is 191.88 rupees. It has appreciated by 8 cents. They cannot fathom it”, State Minister Cabraal replied.

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Port City will elevate SL to the level of Singapore – Mahindananda

Maha Sangha will rise against abuse of power

16 Apr, 2021 | 03:21 PM

President & Govt don’t have mandate to make SL a Chinese Territory – JVP

(VIDEO) ‘The President phoned me and Threatened me this morning’; MP Wijeyadasa

Shots fired in Point Pedro to stop Pick-up Truck

16 Apr, 2021 | 11:10 AM

NEC deactivates operations of 06 political parties

Sinhala & Tamil NY: National Tree Planting Ceremony today (16)

(VIDEO) Daring rescue in Bandarawela

15 Apr, 2021 | 07:43 PM

Ranil will enter parliament through National List – Vajira

Indian fishermen want permits for BOTTOM TRAWLERS to enter SL waters

Record-breaking Air Force swimmer promoted

15 Apr, 2021 | 06:03 PM

BASL challenges Port City Economic Commission Bill in Supreme Court

‘We will not allow Sri Lanka to become a Chinese Colony’ – Muruththettuwe Thero

Sri Lanka receives US $500 Mn loan from China

15 Apr, 2021 | 02:46 PM

05 Judge-Bench to consider petition challenging Port City Commission Bill

Port City Commission Bill challenged in Supreme Court

Australia gifts aerial drones to fight crime in Sri Lanka

Australia gifts aerial drones to fight crime in SL

15 Apr, 2021 | 11:53 AM

121 accidents & 14 fatalities in 24 hours – Police

758 people arrested for drunk driving

Rs. 900 bn worth marine resources pillaged

14 Apr, 2021 | 06:18 PM

EXCLUSIVE VIDEO : Marine Piracy, An Invasion of Sri Lankan Waters

Reckless expressway driver arrested

(Video) Sri Lankan Minister says President should become ‘Hitler’

SL Minister says President should become 'Hitler'

12 Apr, 2021 | 08:22 PM

‘Ganemulla Sanjeewa’ and others released from Arms Trafficking Case

Re-export process of 105 MT of crude coconut oil commences: Customs

06 arrested for possession of ICE in Ja-Ela

12 Apr, 2021 | 08:16 AM

50 year old record falls, as Roshan swims across Palk Strain in record time

All Banks will remain open on Special Government Holiday

One COVID fatality on Saturday (10) in Sri Lanka

11 Apr, 2021 | 05:22 AM

(VIDEO) SLAF swimmer to set world record with Palk Strait Sea Swim

‘Blue Beach Island Underwater Gallery’ opened off Nilwella Coast

94 Sri Lankans given COVID-19 vaccine on Friday

10 Apr, 2021 | 12:51 PM

Rs. 5000/- allowance for samurdhi and low income families

CAA issues Quarantine & preventive measures directive for arrivals in SL

New Director for the Criminal Investigations Department

CID Gets New Director

10 Apr, 2021 | 08:41 AM

(VIDEO) Rs. 1000/- relief package, yet another scam; Rights Movement

Prince Philip, husband of Britain’s Queen Elizabeth II, dies at 99

Train operations from Fort, Colombo cancelled

09 Apr, 2021 | 03:38 PM

Sri Lanka to ban printed batik imports to boost local production

Trade Minister wants Consumer Rights body detained

Education Ministry announces the Examination Dates

Examination Dates Announced

09 Apr, 2021 | 01:56 PM

CID probing substandard coconut oil issue

AG sends Rs. 3.4 Bn claim to MT New Diamond owners

Ajith Mannapperuma sworn in as a MP

09 Apr, 2021 | 10:35 AM

Jaffna Mayor arrested & handed over to TID for investigations

Govt. to ensure reasonable prices for goods – Namal

Sri Lanka Cricket appoints new Selection Committee

08 Apr, 2021 | 07:19 PM

COVID variant spreading in Denmark found in Colombo

Ajith Mannapperuma replaces Ranjan Ramanayake as a MP

(VIDEO) Speaker is like ‘Poli Mudalali’ on social media – Thushara Indunil

(VIDEO) Speaker is like 'Poli Mudalali' on SM

08 Apr, 2021 | 06:42 PM

Second dose of COVID-19 vaccine from 23rd April – Health Minister

(VIDEO) Govt. helping businesses, rather than helping the people

Aflatoxins present in Coconut Oil seized from Dankotuwa

Aflatoxins in Coconut Oil seized from Dankotuwa

08 Apr, 2021 | 05:25 PM

Mrs World Caroline Jurie & Chula Pademendra granted bail

(VIDEO) Zero emphasis on national security in Port City Bill

Sajith confronts speaker on vacating Ranjan's seat

08 Apr, 2021 | 02:54 PM

Mrs World Caroline Jurie arrested, following Mrs. Sri Lanka fiasco

Navy arrests 20 illegal migrants from Silawathura

Thero arrested for damaging police vehicle

08 Apr, 2021 | 12:37 PM

Rs. 136 Mn in bank account; CID nabs underworld Don’s associate

Ajith Mannapperuma nominated for Ranjan’s vacant seat

(VIDEO) ‘Come outside’ Chamal challenges Fonseka in Parliament

(VIDEO) Chamal and Fonseka clash in Parliament

08 Apr, 2021 | 10:45 AM

STF seized 1200 kg of illegally imported turmeric

TID arrests 02 more people for propagating extremism

Elections Commission awaits nomination for Ranjan’s vacant seat

EC awaits nomination for Ranjan's vacant seat

08 Apr, 2021 | 09:26 AM

03 COVID-19 fatalities on Wednesday (07); 591 deaths in total in Sri Lanka

(VIDEO) Eggs thrown at SLPP MPs convoy following heated exchange

Was Easter Bomber Zahran an Israeli Agent?

07 Apr, 2021 | 06:25 PM

(VIDEO) Govt. programs not highlighted in society, only limited to village – Rohitha

Palm Oil ban will not ruin confectionery & bakery industry – Bandula

AG authorizes to proscribe 11 Islamic organizations

AG authorizes to proscribe 11 Islamic bodies

07 Apr, 2021 | 04:20 PM

(VIDEO) Speaker exits amidst parliament fracas

FIFA suspends Chad and Pakistan football associations

Heavy traffic in Town Hall, Colombo

07 Apr, 2021 | 12:29 PM

SLSI failed to submit annual reports to Parliament – Buddhika & Bandula

(VIDEO) Chaos in Parliament as Opposition protests against Speakers decision

Ranjan Ramanayake ceased to be a member of parliament; Speaker

Ranjan Ramanayake ceased to be a MP

07 Apr, 2021 | 10:26 AM

100,000 doses of Sputnik-V COVID-19 jabs to SL next week

(VIDEO) “I dedicate my crown to all single-mothers” – Mrs. Sri Lanka

Wife alleges foul play in Indian husband's death

06 Apr, 2021 | 07:56 PM

“If Sarah Jasmine is alive, she will be arrested” – Sarath Weerasekera

Naufer Maulavi is the mastermind of the 2019 Terror Attacks

AG directs CID to arrest 03 cops over the killing of ‘Army Suranga’

AG tells CID; Arrest 03 cops for killing gangster

06 Apr, 2021 | 05:19 PM

10 people linked to Zaharan Hashim deported to SL, so far

27 cases in court to demand compensation for 2019 Attacks

Local politico arrested for assaulting railway gate operator

Local politico arrested for assault in Peradeniya

06 Apr, 2021 | 03:33 PM

Nutrient-dense biscuits for all pre-school students

10,000 houses to be removed from high-risk areas; Chamal

SL yet to receive payment for MT New Diamond Oil Spill

SL yet to receive payment for New Diamond Oil leak

06 Apr, 2021 | 02:55 PM

Rs. 1000/- daily wage for plantation workers from April

AG summons Forest Conservation Chief

Mrs. World Inc regrets Caroline Juries conduct

06 Apr, 2021 | 12:15 PM

SL to purchase 06 million additional doses of Russian COVID vaccine

Foreign Ministry approval not required for returning Lankans

05 COVID fatalities on Monday in Sri Lanka

06 Apr, 2021 | 10:26 AM

Indian dies under mysterious circumstances; he was remanded for damaging statues

(VIDEO) Sirisena disappointed over Cardinal’s comments

(VIDEO) ‘Pahanata Thel’ protest confronted by SLPP colleagues

'Pahanata Thel' protest confronted in Batapola

05 Apr, 2021 | 07:07 PM

Cabinet panel appointed to study PCoI report, submits final report to President

Chinese in SL given Sinopharm jab; 02nd dose for Sri Lankans on 19th April

Importing Palm Oil suspended with immediate effect

05 Apr, 2021 | 05:51 PM

Pushpika De Silva re-crowned Mrs. Sri Lanka 2021

No New Year Festivals in Colombo ; CMC Chief Medical Officer

Special train service during April festive season

05 Apr, 2021 | 03:33 PM

CoA permits to proceed with petition challenging daily wage increase

Removing Mohan Peiris as CJ was unconstitutional – Justice Minister

Be Extra Cautious during festival shopping

05 Apr, 2021 | 12:19 PM

TID probe reveals two more deportees who promoted extremism

Court of Appeal rejects Ranjan’s application

April 21st Attacks: Cabinet Sub-Committee report to President today (05)

April Attacks: Sub-Committee report to Prez today

05 Apr, 2021 | 07:20 AM

World’s longest protest on Human-Elephant conflict enters 76th day

Sri Lanka is experiencing a debt overhang – World Bank

Christians across the globe mark Good Friday

02 Apr, 2021 | 05:57 PM

Permit of carcinogenic oil importer must be terminated; Opposition Leader

Pannipitiya Tragedy: 02 dead in car & motorcycle collision

FM chairs 17th Session of the Ministerial Meeting of BIMSTEC

FM chairs 17th Ministerial Meeting of BIMSTEC

02 Apr, 2021 | 05:12 PM

Geologist beaten up by ‘angriest octopus’ on beach

TID arrests two more people for promoting extremism

Justice Tillakaratne’s reasons to refuse bail to Bond Scam defendants

Justice Tillakaratne's Order on Bond Scam case

02 Apr, 2021 | 12:59 PM

SLAF No. 08 Light Transport Squadron celebrates 25th anniversary

Justice Sobitha Rajakaruna appointed to Special PCoI

Only 30% of SL’s Coconut oil demand produced locally: CDA

Coconut oil: 30% of SL's demand produced locally

02 Apr, 2021 | 09:40 AM

Suspected carcinogenic coconut oil freight container seized

CEB to purchase 03 Private Power Plants

Arundika defends request to transfer cop

01 Apr, 2021 | 07:33 PM

Sri Lanka suspends COVID-19 vaccination program; 02nd jab to be given soon

Deduru Oya Hydro Power Plant commissioned

Police probe death of man who was released on bail

01 Apr, 2021 | 06:43 PM

CAA still conducting tests for carcinogenic coconut oil

Rs. 1000/- relief package from Sathosa for festive season

2016 Bond Scam defendants released on bail

01 Apr, 2021 | 03:57 PM

N’Eliya Tragedy: 03 dead in three-wheeler & lorry collision

Rs. 10 Mn worth heroin found from a demolished house

SPC signs agreement to purchase Russian COVID vaccine

SPC signs agreement to purchase Russian Vaccine

01 Apr, 2021 | 02:42 PM

2016 Bond Scam defendants granted bail

25 SL fishermen arrested by ICG in March for heroin trafficking

Bopaththalawa Farm leopard succumbs to injuries

01 Apr, 2021 | 11:36 AM

Former Bishop of Mannar Rayappu Joseph passed away

02 COVID-19 fatalities on Wednesday (31)

One group responsible for Sugar-Coconut Oil Scams

31 Mar, 2021 | 07:35 PM

Lower Malwathu Oya Reservoir Project begins; Chinese firm leads construction

Court reprimands cops for releasing tanker trucks to customs, disregarding order

Ex-CID Chief returned to remand custody

31 Mar, 2021 | 05:59 PM

2016 Bond Scam suspects further remanded

China willing to work with Sri Lanka to enhance Belt and Road cooperation

02 CID teams probing sword imports; AG tells CA

31 Mar, 2021 | 04:05 PM

Chinese COVID vaccine arrives in SL; Officially handed over to President

(VIDEO) ‘Shake Hands – 1’ Mock Onslaught Against Enemy Hideout

Protest at Exams Dept. against delayed OT payment

31 Mar, 2021 | 01:44 PM

(VIDEO) “Johnston says Sugar-Coconut Oil Scams are lies”

(VIDEO) Matara bridge turns into death trap; locals plead for urgent repairs

Decision on Ranjan’s petition against vacating parliamentary seat on 05th

Decision on Ranjan's petition on 05th

31 Mar, 2021 | 10:33 AM

39 COVID infections from Ratnapura; 139 from across SL on Tuesday (30)

Substandard Coconut Oil Bowsers to Customs today (31): Police

(VIDEO) Lanza clashes with Devani

30 Mar, 2021 | 07:18 PM

Sinopharm vaccine will first be given to Chinese in SL

‘SLFP will form a future government’ – Maithripala Sirisena

China gifts 600,000 doses of COVID vaccine

30 Mar, 2021 | 06:22 PM

Tax exemptions given to attract investors to Port City ; Gammanpila

New Vietnamese Ambassador meets President; discusses boosting relations

Public urged to limit their mobility during festive season

Public urged to limit mobility during festivities

30 Mar, 2021 | 05:12 PM

18-hour water cut for Wanawasala & surrounding areas

Pannipitiya Police Assault; Constable remanded & lorry driver bailed

Polythene & plastic ban comes into effect from Wednesday (31)

Polythene & plastic ban in effect from Wednesday

30 Mar, 2021 | 02:47 PM

04 elevated railway tracks to address Colombo’s traffic jam

Port City will be governed by President-appointed body; Gammanpila

Ex-CJ Mohan Peiris & 02 others acquitted and released

Mohan Peiris & 02 others acquitted & released

30 Mar, 2021 | 01:38 PM

Person with disability who attempted to runover cops, arrested

Pannipitiya Assault; Police Constable Arrested & Police Force condemns assault

9,740 people are currently undergoing quarantine

30 Mar, 2021 | 11:02 AM

Branded coconut oil to be tested ; CAA

China & Sri Lanka agree to jointly advance cooperation

251 COVID infections & 05 fatalities on Monday (29

30 Mar, 2021 | 02:28 AM

Justice Kodagoda recuses from hearing FR on cremation of 21-day-old infant

Kirinda Mineral Sands extractions leads to more controversy

Cop filmed assaulting lorry driver interdicted

29 Mar, 2021 | 07:02 PM

Government factions undecided on PC elections

(VIDEO) Police probe in to assault on lorry driver by Traffic Cop

(VIDEO) Cop brutally assaults man on busy road

29 Mar, 2021 | 05:40 PM

Joint Committee for the conservation of the Muthurajawela Wetlands

‘External interferences hampering 2019 attack probe?’ – Archdiocesan Committee

What is the Colombo Port City Economic Commission?

29 Mar, 2021 | 04:05 PM

02 nabbed for promoting LTTE in cyberspace – Police

Carcinogenic coconut oil imported by three companies – State Minister

SLT-MOBITEL Statement on Privacy Concerns

29 Mar, 2021 | 02:03 PM

34 arrested so far in PNB narcotics smuggling case: CID

Suez Canal BREAKTHROUGH: Ever Given ‘re-floated’ after six days

Vaccinated Sri Lankans can avoid quarantine

29 Mar, 2021 | 10:27 AM

Academic activities resume for all grades in Western Province

(VIDEO) Govt. learnt a lesson from Sugar & Coconut Oil imports ; S. M. Chandrasena

Island-wide coconut oil samples to be sent for testing – CAA

Island-wide coconut oil samples to be tested

28 Mar, 2021 | 10:11 AM

9,889 people given COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday (27)

11 deaths caused by motor accidents in 24 hours; 02 dead in Kekirawa van crash

278 COVID infections & 01 fatality on Saturday (27

28 Mar, 2021 | 09:37 AM

(VIDEO) ‘Do not repeat the mistake of defeating Mahinda Rajapaksa’ – President

Human-Elephant conflict unresolved despite Rs. 490 million costs: COPA

Father & two teenage sons killed in collision with tipper truck on A9

Father & two teenage sons killed in A9 accident

27 Mar, 2021 | 10:33 AM

Suez Canal ‘Traffic Jam’ will not impact Sri Lanka’s fuel supply ; Gammanpila

55 COVID cases from Colombo on Friday; 13 from Mirihana (Full Breakdown)

Minister agrees to drop plan to construct tanks in Sinharaja Rainforest

No tank construction inside Sinharaja Rainforest

26 Mar, 2021 | 07:05 PM

(VIDEO) 2019 attacks conspiracy must be revealed to prevent a repeat; AKD

Madrasa School teachers arrested for giving arms training to children

(VIDEO) Those in my own govt. tried to pin the attacks on me; Sirisena

(VIDEO) Sirisena denies responsibility for Attacks

26 Mar, 2021 | 02:58 PM

Johnston Fernando released from two bribery cases

Two streets in Jaffna town isolated: DGHS

‘Thuru Kepakaru’ island-wide Tree Planting Campaign launched

'Thuru Kepakaru' Tree Planting Campaign launched

26 Mar, 2021 | 08:52 AM

Sinharaja Rainforest losing forest cover ?

Property of Colombo schools at risk of being taken over; warns Patali

83 Wild Elephants killed since January 2021

25 Mar, 2021 | 06:23 PM

Sri Lanka establishes diplomatic relations with Saint Kitts and Nevis

(PICTURES) Navy detains 54 Indians for poaching in Sri Lankan waters

SL to continue working with UN agencies

25 Mar, 2021 | 03:31 PM

(VIDEO) SL’s foreign policy is weak; Opp. Leader clashes with Foreign Min.

How many State Ministers does the Govt. have? Opposition Questions

Indian vaccine delivery delay will NOT impact SL

25 Mar, 2021 | 01:52 PM

Proposed river diversion project WILL impact Sinharaja; UNESCO SL Office

(VIDEO) Bopathalawa leopard rescued and taken for treatment

(VIDEO) How was Arcade Colombo leased?

24 Mar, 2021 | 07:33 PM

‘NO sanctions on SL following UNHRC resolution’ ; Keheliya

President pays last respects to late Thero of the Amarapura Maha Nikaya

DNA confirms 'Keselwatte Dinuka's identity

24 Mar, 2021 | 06:01 PM

Anura Kumara files petition with CA against PCoI recommendation

(VIDEO) JVP’s Vijitha Herath explains the Sugar Scam

Controversial land doesn't fall within Sinharaja

24 Mar, 2021 | 01:44 PM

All schools in the Western Province will open on 29th March

Imports of ceramic products & other batik and handloom garments allowed

5,972 people given COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday(23)

24 Mar, 2021 | 10:33 AM

World TB Day: 13,000 undetected patients in Sri Lanka

01 reported dead in fire down Sangaraja Mawatha in Panchikawatte: Police

Core Group failed to secure majority at UNHRC

23 Mar, 2021 | 07:55 PM

Countries committing war crimes moving resolutions against SL; SB

Controversial #Sinharaja water project was rejected by former govt – Patali

(VIDEO) Cabraal says ‘No Sugar Scam’; Harsha says forensic audit will reveal scam

Harsha says forensic audit will reveal sugar scam

23 Mar, 2021 | 06:45 PM

Core Group Resolution on Sri Lanka adopted at UNHRC

Is China planning ‘Water Blackmail’ in Sri Lanka?

200 kg of dried fins of endangered sharks seized

23 Mar, 2021 | 01:36 PM

Rehab for detainees not related to April 21st Attacks

Nalaka Kaluwewa resigns as Chief of Government Information

CENS writes to UNESCO to urge GoSL to stop destroying #Sinharaja

CENS writes to UNESCO on #Sinharaja

23 Mar, 2021 | 12:10 PM

UNESCO will be consulted before building tanks in #Sinharaja – Chamal

18-hour water cut for multiple areas in Kalutara

SI killed in early morning HIT & RUN in Welikada

23 Mar, 2021 | 10:37 AM

Navy seizes over 200 kg of Kerala Cannabis worth over Rs. 70 Mn

Building agrarian tanks bordering Sinharaja is merely a proposal; Irrigation Ministry

Bilateral Currency Swap Agreement

22 Mar, 2021 | 08:15 PM

(VIDEO) “After Bhagya spoke out, Saubhagya chased after her,” – JVP

Resolution against Sri Lanka at UNHRC on Tuesday (23)

Laws should be enforced with a practical perspective – President

Laws should be enforced with practical perspective

22 Mar, 2021 | 06:15 PM

Committee to probe COVID spread at Sapugaskanda Refinery

(VIDEO) Police Op to locate vehicles operating with worn-out tires

Monk walks from Kandy to Colombo against environmental destruction

Monk walks against deforestation

22 Mar, 2021 | 03:43 PM

06-hour water cut for Wattala and surrounding areas on Tuesday (23)

Local firm wins contract for one section of the Ruwanpura Expressway

Sri Lanka will NOT sign MCC; Attorney General tells Supreme Court

Sri Lanka will NOT sign MCC; AG tells SC

22 Mar, 2021 | 12:17 PM

Rear Admiral Ruwan Perera appointed as Chief of Staff of the Navy

President speaks to Organization of Islamic Cooperation’s Sec. Gen.

Ven. Aggamaha Panditha Kotugoda Dhammawasa thero

22 Mar, 2021 | 07:23 AM

“Hands off Free Media- it’s the People’s Right!” – JVP Leader warns President.

(VIDEO) Chinese to build reservoirs inside UNESCO Heritage #Sinharaja as part of Water Project?

Sinopharm vaccine for Chinese in Sri Lanka?

21 Mar, 2021 | 05:31 PM

COVID-19 vaccine administered to 4,697 people on Saturday (20)

(PICTURES) Navy bids farewell to Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe

Passara Passenger Bus Tragedy : Victims identified

21 Mar, 2021 | 08:51 AM

Remembering fallen Police Officers – Sri Lanka Police Heroes Day

Sri Lanka’s President threatens to “teach media a lesson”

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 545

20 Mar, 2021 | 09:43 PM

Driver of Passara bus accident survives – Police

Committee appointed to probe Ampara skydiving tragedy

Arrest of Indian National in Kuliyapitiya

20 Mar, 2021 | 02:13 PM

Air Force Officer dead in skydiving accident in Ampara

More than a dozen fatalities in Passara as bus falls in precipice

Only I worked to protect the environment

20 Mar, 2021 | 09:13 AM

Indian arrested for vandalizing Buddha statues in Kuliyapitiya

544 COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka; 06 deaths confirmed on Friday (19)

Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger are down for many

Instagram, WhatsApp, and Facebook Messenger down

19 Mar, 2021 | 11:34 PM

Sri Lanka Legends crush South Africa Legends; will meet India Legends in Final

(VIDEO) Sri Lanka stands side by side with Bangladesh – PM Rajapaksa

Anura Kumara fires back at Sarath Weerasekera

AKD fires back at Public Security Minister

19 Mar, 2021 | 06:46 PM

Contraband concealed inside firewood; 03 arrested for smuggling attempt

Water Cut on Sunday (21) for multiple areas in Colombo

State Intelligence Chief files complaint against MP Nalin Bandara

SIS Chief complains against SJB MP

19 Mar, 2021 | 03:47 PM

(PICTURES) PM Rajapaksa in Bangladesh, pays tribute to Martyrs’ Memorial

Ecocide Mural at Viharamahadevi Park taken down

Combat cost of living through increasing family income – President

Committed to serve the people - President

19 Mar, 2021 | 01:30 PM

Activists stand ground against attempts to remove mural on environmental issues

01st round of unlimited internet plans by April 2021 – TRC

Rohitha Abeygunawardena released from bribery case

19 Mar, 2021 | 11:18 AM

Prime Minister Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves for Bangladesh on State Visit

Quarantine Measures for travelers arriving from overseas

(VIDEO) Waterway blocked for pool inside controversial site in Sinharaja

Waterway blocked for pool inside Sinharaja

18 Mar, 2021 | 01:10 PM

9,657 people given COVID-19 vaccine on Wednesday (17)

Singapore considering 03rd reminder on extraditing Mahendran

Railway Trade Unions launch 24-hour Token Strike

18 Mar, 2021 | 06:39 AM

‘Stop harassing Bhagya & question who destroy the environment’ – Clergy & Activists

Multiple groups rally around Bhagya against harassment & deforestation

Coconut Oil Scam ?

17 Mar, 2021 | 07:19 PM

Second group of farmers stage satyagraha against Human-Elephant conflict

2016 Bond Scam suspects remanded by Trial-at-Bar

Train Strike called off

17 Mar, 2021 | 03:22 PM

12,292 people given COVID-19 vaccine on Tuesday (16)

Army-Innovated Multi-Functional Solar-Powered Bus Halt opened

Train Strike in effect

17 Mar, 2021 | 02:03 PM

Brave farmers of H’tota protest for 60th day for Elephant ‘Protection Zone’

AG files indictments on March 2016 Bond Scams

CID conducts search on Azath Salley's vehicle

17 Mar, 2021 | 08:20 AM

Ex-Governor Azath Salley arrested by CID

AGs Dept. wants Ranjan’s application dismissed as it has no legal ground

09 year-old dead in Thalaimannar bus – train collision

09 year-old dead in Thalaimannar bus & train crash

16 Mar, 2021 | 05:03 PM

No decision to ban Burka & Niqab – Foreign Ministry

(PICTURES) 10 injured following collision between train and bus

11,489 people vaccinated on Monday (15)

16 Mar, 2021 | 01:04 PM

‘No such thing as a Sugar Scam’ – Keheliya Rambukwella

Government will not rush to impose ban on Burka – Keheliya

India's Adani Group to have 51% of WCT

16 Mar, 2021 | 10:55 AM

COVID jab: Health Ministry launch study into side effects

No EIA report for constructions in Sinharaja – CEA Chairman

“India will unequivocally stand by Sri Lankan Tamil communities” – Jaishankar

India will monitor status of Tamil Communities

15 Mar, 2021 | 07:18 PM

Sugar Scam vs Bond Scam – The Similarities

Petition filed to invalidate gazette increasing daily wage

Lanka's coral reef has turned into a grave-yard

15 Mar, 2021 | 06:16 PM

Police record statement from ‘Lakshapthi’ contestant who exposed Sinharaja destruction

Vaas Gunawardena & wife acquitted and released from land case

All-Round Tillakaratne Dilshan Thrashes England Legends

All-Round Dilshan Thrashes England Legends

15 Mar, 2021 | 10:20 AM

Bravo century steers West Indies to Sri Lanka series sweep

Fire in Kajimawatte – Grandpass: 50 Houses damaged

Agreement on the development of the WCT forwarded for approval to AG

Agreement on development of WCT forwarded to AG

14 Mar, 2021 | 01:38 PM

Motor accidents result in 12 deaths on Saturday (13)

Sri Lanka informs US authorities on controversial doormat using National Flag

9,643 people given the COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday (13)

9,643 people given COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday

14 Mar, 2021 | 06:55 AM

314 COVID-19 infections confirmed on Saturday (13)

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 526

Bio Safety Travel Bubble guidelines issued

13 Mar, 2021 | 01:09 PM

People arrested for extremist acts to be sent to rehab; Extraordinary Gazette issued

Ex-Leader of Jama’at-e-Islami arrested under PTA

West Indies beat Sri Lanka by 5 wickets, leads series 2-0

West Indies beat SriLanka in 2nd ODI

13 Mar, 2021 | 07:47 AM

President tells officials to focus on calling for PC elections soon

55 COVID–19 cases reported from Prison Cluster on Friday (12)

1,217 people given vaccine against COVID-19 on Friday (12).

1,217 people given vaccine for COVID-19 on Friday

13 Mar, 2021 | 06:57 AM

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 525 with 05 confirmed deaths on Friday (12)

Finance Secretary says sugar tax reduction did not result in losses

IMF closely monitoring financial developments in Sri Lanka

IMF closely monitoring SL financial developments

12 Mar, 2021 | 06:48 PM

(VIDEO) Army foils massive illegal sand mining racket

(VIDEO) South African COVID variant discovered from Sri Lanka

Samples obtained for DNA test on Kohuwala charred body

Samples obtained for DNA test on Kohuwala body

12 Mar, 2021 | 04:04 PM

Protest in Puttlam after father of two mauled to death by wild elephant

WCT agreement to be signed after AG approval ; SLPA Chairman

Remaining 22 volumes of PCoI report on April Attacks given to AG

Remaining volumes of PCoI report given to AG

12 Mar, 2021 | 01:58 PM

JVP files petition with Supreme Court against ‘Sugar Scam’

Govt. prepared to import rice if prices are not reduced: Minister

Sugar Scam was the result of something done in good faith – Min. Amaraweera

Leading racketeers benefited from the Sugar Scam

11 Mar, 2021 | 07:29 PM

CCTV footage of Kohuwala car moments before it was found in flames

DNA to confirm identity of Kohuwala charred remains; police probe continues

Ranjan loses visitation privileges for two weeks

11 Mar, 2021 | 03:43 PM

(VIDEO) Satyagraha by monks at Independence Square

22 criminal associates arrested so far this year – STF

Kerala Cannabis (KG) worth Rs. 42 Million seized

11 Mar, 2021 | 12:37 PM

Justice Minister responds to Hirunika; Facilities for Infant Care to be given priority

European HR Ambassadors concerned of Hejaaz Hezbollah’s detention

Govt. is wrong to think they can stop JVP by taking away civic rights; Tilvin Silva

JVP does not fear the government - Tilvin

11 Mar, 2021 | 11:52 AM

Two Sri Lankans detained by Indian Police for illegally crossing IMBL

Upul Tharanga Misses Ton in SL Legends Win Over BAN Legends

West Indies beat Sri Lanka by eight wickets

11 Mar, 2021 | 09:37 AM

Charred body of businessman discovered in Kohuwala: Police

Rishad goes to CID against Wimal; challenges to prove accusations

Heroin seized from Matara belongs to drug trafficker ‘Harak Kata’ – Police

Harak Kata's drugs seized from Matara

10 Mar, 2021 | 05:50 PM

Investigate 05 people mentioned in PCoI report, including ‘Sara’ ; AG tells IGP

(VIDEO) 2019 Attacks PCoI recommendations will be implemented; Min. Weerasekera

Walsapugala farmers protest obstructing Kataragama – Colombo Rd.

Walsapugala farmers protest in Ambalantota town

10 Mar, 2021 | 01:39 PM

(VIDEO) Manusha accuses speaker of bias over face mask issue in Parliament

AG tells IGP to probe sword imports to Sri Lanka

Hirunika appears in court after warrant issued

10 Mar, 2021 | 12:10 PM

Polgolla Reservoir to be emptied on Thursday (11) night

Walsapugala farmers refuse to give up; Satyagraha campaign continues

Two arrested in Matara with over 60kg of Heroin: Police

02 arrested in Matara with over 60kg of Heroin

10 Mar, 2021 | 10:04 AM

2020 GCE O/L concludes today (10)

‘The people are fed-up with the Government’- Ven. Muruththettuwe Thero

Catholic Bishop’s Conference welcomes findings of PCoI report on April Attacks

CBCSL welcomes PCoI report findings

09 Mar, 2021 | 07:30 PM

(VIDEO) Tusker ‘Revatha’ dies of electrocution

(VIDEO) Ranjan dragged into prison bus when leaving Press Council

Harshana Rajakaruna’s selfie with Ranjan lands jailor in hot water

Jailor in trouble following Ranjan's selfie

09 Mar, 2021 | 05:56 PM

Clergy under surveillance? Pahiyangala Thero voices concern

Sugar Scam cost the state Rs. 15.9 Bn in taxes

No credible info to claim Sarah is in India

09 Mar, 2021 | 02:06 PM

GoSL assumed Adani was India’s nominee for WCT; Gammanpila

Ranitha Gnanarajah honored with International Women of Courage Award

Dam St. Travelling Bag Murder: DNA tests confirm identity of victim

Travelling Bag Murder: DNA confirms identity

09 Mar, 2021 | 09:46 AM

Power supply in Northern & North Central Provinces restored

(VIDEO) Sri Lankan animator directs Eminem’s ‘Tone Deaf’ music video

Northern province goes dark due to technical issue

North goes dark due to technical issue

08 Mar, 2021 | 08:03 PM

Serum Institute will not delay COVISHIELD vaccine to Sri Lanka

Vanithabhimana 2020 : Pushpa Ramyani Most Popular Sri Lankan Woman

Ashok Abeysinghe noticed to appear at CID

08 Mar, 2021 | 05:43 PM

Indian Coast Guard seizes Sri Lankan boats with heroin

Am I under surveillance? Questions Canadian High Commissioner

State sector employees to return to work as usual

08 Mar, 2021 | 07:22 AM

359 COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday (07)

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka exceed 500 with 05 confirmed deaths on Sunday (07)

(VIDEO) Black Sunday protests to continue

07 Mar, 2021 | 05:22 PM

04 COVID-19 victims to be buried in Oddamavadi on Sunday (07)

Sri Lankan Catholics mark ‘Black Sunday’, demanding justice for terror attack victims

01st batch of vaccines from COVAX program delivered to Sri Lanka

01st batch of vaccines from COVAX arrive in SL

07 Mar, 2021 | 06:09 AM

376 COVID-19 cases reported from Sri Lanka on Saturday (06)

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climb to 497 on Saturday (06)

Sri Lanka BJP has no links to India : Muththusami

06 Mar, 2021 | 07:49 PM

Justice denied over Lasantha assassination : Ahimsa

(PICTURES) General Shavendra Silva Gets His COVID-19 Vaccine

“SL govt. has engaged directly with investors on WCT project.” – Ministry of Indian External Affairs

INDIAN STANCE ON WCT PROJECT PROPOSAL

06 Mar, 2021 | 01:12 PM

Fire at Ravana Ella forest reserve still continuing

UPDATE : 01 dead and three injured in Marine Drive Hit & Run

(PICTURES)Marine Drive Hit & Run leaves 04 injured

06 Mar, 2021 | 07:02 AM

(VIDEO) If fever lasts for more than 48 hours, seek medical assistance

Primary responsibility of Armed Forces is to ensure national security

Sri Lanka begins to bury COVID-19 victims

05 Mar, 2021 | 04:54 PM

Ranitha Gnanarajah to receive 2021 IWOC award by US Secretary of State

(PICTURES) President’s Colors for 02 Squadrons of Sri Lanka Air Force

China loan and currency swap for Sri Lanka

05 Mar, 2021 | 03:20 PM

Sudupaththinachenai to bury those who die of COVID-19

260K doses of vaccine from COVAX to reach Colombo on Sunday (07)

Senior Journalist and Former Sri Lankan Diplomat Bandula Jayasekera no more

Senior Journalist Bandula Jayasekera no more

05 Mar, 2021 | 05:58 AM

Russia to provide 300,000 ‘Sputnik V’ jabs to SL: State Ministry

NMRA approves emergency use of Russia’s Sputnik V vaccine

Travelling bag murder case: Operations continue to recover missing head

Operations to recover missing head of Dam St. body

04 Mar, 2021 | 07:59 AM

No sexual assault in Traveling Bag Murder case; DNA to confirm identity

Surprised over GoSL statement on WCT ; Sources

Arrest police officers who assaulted law student; AG tells IGP

AG directs arrest of Policemen for beating Migara

03 Mar, 2021 | 12:13 PM

Dam Street Headless Body Identified: Police

(VIDEO) From ECT to WCT : Sri Lanka’s 360′ degree policy turn

AG receives 65 volumes of PCoI material on April Attacks

65 volumes of PCoI material on April Attacks to AG

02 Mar, 2021 | 06:20 PM

06 other sites being considered to bury COVID victims – Sources

Crudia zeylanica to be re-introduced to suitable environments

Plantation workers daily wage increased

02 Mar, 2021 | 02:19 PM

SLAF celebrates 70 years as guardians of Sri Lanka’s air space

COVID dead will be buried in Iranathivu Island

Colombo Port West Terminal goes to India's Adani

02 Mar, 2021 | 09:56 AM

Cardinal slams govt for failure over Muthrurajawela protection

More than 500,000 given COVID vaccine so far in Sri Lanka

310 COVID-19 infections on Monday (01)

02 Mar, 2021 | 12:45 AM

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climb to 476 on Monday (01)

(CCTV) Headless female body found inside traveling bag

April Attacks PCoI report presented to Cardinal

01 Mar, 2021 | 06:23 PM

NSA Trilateral Secretariat established

April Attacks PCoI report presented to Mahanayake’s

Complaint against final recommendation on PCoI report

Complaint against final recommendation by PCoI

01 Mar, 2021 | 01:10 PM

G. C. E. O/Level exam begins; special arrangements to combat COVID

24,374 people given vaccine for COVID-19 on Sunday (28)

07 COVID fatalities on Sunday (28)

01 Mar, 2021 | 06:30 AM

(PICTURES) Indian aircraft in Sri Lanka for Galle Face aerobatic display

(PICTURES) Rocky leads cops to heroin hiding spot in Weligama

460 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka

28 Feb, 2021 | 09:19 AM

441,976 people jabbed with COVID-19 vaccine in Sri Lanka

Remains of missing hiker found in Narangala Ridge

151 COVID patients from Colombo on Friday (26)

27 Feb, 2021 | 07:32 AM

Guidelines for COVID burials to be released next week

(PICTURES) Japanese MSDF destroyer leaves Sri Lanka

497 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Friday (26),

497 COVID-19 cases reported on Friday (26)

27 Feb, 2021 | 06:51 AM

Endangered plant species to be protected via special national program

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 464 on Friday (26)

Ex-Snr DIG Anura Senanayake no more

26 Feb, 2021 | 04:08 PM

04 police officers interdicted over assault on law student

First batch of vaccines under COVAX to reach SL by Sunday

Police officers interdicted for assault

26 Feb, 2021 | 12:07 PM

PCoI on April Attacks did not focus on Sarah; SLFP Ex-Co slams report

INTERPOL Red Notice on 24 wanted Lankan drug traffickers

466 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Thursday (25)

466 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on 25th

26 Feb, 2021 | 05:09 AM

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka climb to 459 on Thursday (25)

Gazette on burial of COVID victims made public

SPECIAL REPORT : Disappearing Forests: Rambakan Oya, the latest victim

Sri Lanka's Disappearing Forests: Rambakan Oya

25 Feb, 2021 | 06:12 PM

Oil price stabilization fund has no money; State Minister Cabraal

PCoI report on April Attacks not based on evidence; Ven. Sumangala Thero

Imran Khan did not discuss COVID cremation

25 Feb, 2021 | 04:43 PM

AG receives Volume 01 of PCoI report on April Attacks

Army to take action against officers involved Heroin ring

01-phase of First Term at Schools conclude today

25 Feb, 2021 | 07:18 AM

Saliya Pieris – The new President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka

$50 million defence credit line facility for SL; Pakistan PM Imran Khan

(VIDEO) Join CPEC project; Pakistan PM invites Sri Lankan businesses

Join CPEC, Imran Khan invites SL businesses

24 Feb, 2021 | 05:31 PM

PM Imran Khan calls on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

PM Imran Khan to call on President Gotabaya Rajapaksa today (24)

Pakistan PM announces intention to strengthen SL connectivity to Central Asia through China-Pak corridor

SL can strengthen trade ties through CPEC - Khan

23 Feb, 2021 | 08:08 PM

Outcry on providing shotguns to farmers

14mn Sri Lankans to receive COVID-19 jab: Health Ministry

Railway Trade Unions strike called off temporarily

23 Feb, 2021 | 06:42 AM

518 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Monday (22)

GoSL concealing truth on 2019 April Attacks; Kavinda Jayawardena

Wide ranging mandate for Committee to study PCoI report; PMD

Committee to study April Attacks PCoI report

22 Feb, 2021 | 06:34 PM

No need foreign assistance for mini-grid island project; CEB Union

No link between ECT & India’s position at UNHRC; G. L. Peiris

China firm opposes 3rd-party interference on northern mini-grid projects

China firm opposes interference on projects

22 Feb, 2021 | 03:43 PM

Railway Strike from midnight on Monday (22)

Islands in Peril – The Controversial Northern Energy Projects

Walsapugala farmers meet PM; warn of fast unto death campaign by 23rd Feb.

Walsapugala farmers meet Prime Minister

22 Feb, 2021 | 01:26 PM

03 new oil refineries for Sri Lanka; Ceylon Petroleum Corporation

122 COVID infections from Colombo in past 24 hours

Sri Lanka will retain northern islands

22 Feb, 2021 | 09:55 AM

UN Core Group to submit resolution against SL at UNHRC on Monday (22)

338,769 people jabbed with COVID-19 vaccine in Sri Lanka

519 COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday (21)

22 Feb, 2021 | 05:24 AM

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 445, with 10 deaths on Sunday (21)

New member appointed to Special Presidential Commission

543 COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday (20)

21 Feb, 2021 | 05:15 AM

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 435 with 02 deaths on Saturday (20)

25% of export proceeds must be converted to LKR; says CBSL

(PICTURES) Visit Board Search & Seizure (VBSS) Course by Sri Lanka Navy

VBSS C-IED course successfully concluded

20 Feb, 2021 | 05:37 PM

GAMMADDA: 14th Rural Community Project for 2021 handed to people

Government to impose ban on retail sale of cigarettes: NATA

Suspect who attended Zahran’s Extremist classes arrested

Student of Zahran's Extremist classes arrested

20 Feb, 2021 | 08:14 AM

16-hour water cut in Colombo and several areas today (20)

GoSL signs agreement with Serum Institute India

Kerawalapitiya Garbage Dump Fire Doused

19 Feb, 2021 | 11:43 AM

Island-wide survey on Protected Flora and Fauna

Kerawalapitiya Garbage Dump Fire still Raging

SL's COVID-19 death toll reach 430

19 Feb, 2021 | 05:03 AM

CREMATION POLICY ATTRACTS U.S. DISPLEASURE

Highest number of deaths related to COVID-19 on Wednesday (17)

INTEL AGENCIES IN SL ARE VERY STRONG: MINISTER SARATH W

INTEL AGENCIES IN SL ARE STRONG: MIN. SARATH W.

17 Feb, 2021 | 05:32 PM

Produce Hejaaz in court, AG tells IGP

Trincomalee Oil Tank Farm to be reacquired soon: Min. Gammanpila

SL Legume Tree at Central Expressway will NOT be removed

SL Legume Tree will NOT be removed

17 Feb, 2021 | 09:08 AM

Portfolios of three State Ministries revised via Extra-Gazette

People will NOT allow BJP to enter Sri Lanka: Minister Gammanpila

COVID-19: Community Vaccination to begin in Colombo today (16)

COVID-19: Community Vaccination to begin today

16 Feb, 2021 | 11:46 AM

All MPs to be vaccinated against COVID-19 starting today (16)

Vulnerable groups to receive COVISHIELD starting today (15): Army Commander

Vulnerable groups to receive COVISHIELD in the next 24-hours: Army Commander

Vulnerable groups to receive COVISHIELD: AC

15 Feb, 2021 | 10:14 AM

COVID-19: UK strain is highly transmissible; public urged to remain cautious

Guidelines on gatherings to be revised – Army Commander

No Truth on Island-wide lockdown rumors

14 Feb, 2021 | 04:09 PM

280 COVID cases from Colombo on Saturday (13); 37 from Narahenpita – NOCPCO

Special Unit to probe failure of police officers to implement the law

3, 880 suspects arrested in a single-day in island-wide police operation

3, 880 suspects arrested in island-wide police op

14 Feb, 2021 | 11:50 AM

White-collar criminals targeting Valentine’s Day – Warning from Police

‘Badowita Asanka’ & ‘Kanchipani Imran’s associate arrested in narc operation

796 COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka on Sat

14 Feb, 2021 | 12:21 AM

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka climb to 390; 06 deaths on Saturday (13)

7,457 people jabbed with COVID-19 vaccine on Saturday (13)

India continues longstanding interest in operations at Colombo Port

India's interest in the Colombo Port continues

13 Feb, 2021 | 09:57 PM

Samples obtained from Angoda Lokka’s next of kin: Police

940 COVID-19 cases & 05 COVID-19 fatalities on Friday

COVID-19 fatalities rise to 384

13 Feb, 2021 | 12:06 AM

(VIDEO) Abolish all private religious law for ‘One Law – One Country’ concept

AGs seeks PCoI report on 2019 Attacks to file charges

"You're not the Ruling Party Organizer"!

12 Feb, 2021 | 02:15 PM

UK COVID strain found in Sri Lanka – Dr. Chandima Jeewandara

(VIDEO) PCoI reports held by President, published by the media?

01st time SLPP MPs form new alliance

12 Feb, 2021 | 11:57 AM

Lithium Battery production plant for Sri Lanka

Minor Tremor reported in Ekiriya: GSMB

" Ours is a fresh economic journey "- Cabraal

11 Feb, 2021 | 07:38 PM

Sri Lanka’s ruling party does a u-turn on COVID19 burial

Army Commander receives ‘Leadership with Distinction award’ (VIDEO)

Forest Dept. calls for info on other Crudia Zeylanica trees

Forest Dept. calls for info on Crudia Zeylanica

11 Feb, 2021 | 05:26 PM

Wimal’s wife files CID complaint over defamatory reports

Key meeting at Wimal’s residence; 12 parties in attendance

Appoint Trial-at-Bar to try Bond Scam accused; AG

11 Feb, 2021 | 04:04 PM

Haul of weapons and ammo seized from Katana in STF raid

‘Will go international, if justice not served on 2019 attacks”, warns Cardinal

CSE crash continues: Trading halted 4 times in 5 days.

CSE trading halted for 4th time in 05 days

11 Feb, 2021 | 12:41 PM

CA further extends order on Ranjan’s parliamentary seat

(VIDEO & PHOTOS) CONEX-21 successfully concludes in seas off Colombo

Suspect wanted for 2017 PNB shooting arrested

11 Feb, 2021 | 07:58 AM

Sumatra earthquake will NOT affect Sri Lanka

Scrap surcharge when settling loans & leases; PM advise to CBSL

Ranjan will not be summoned to parliament, until court gives an order; Speaker

Can Ranjan Ramanayake enter parliament?

10 Feb, 2021 | 02:48 PM

All schools will open on 15th March

Buddhist Clergy in Sri Lanka ordain tree to protect it from Highway Construction

PM gives green light in parliament for Covid burials.

PM gives green light for COVID burial

10 Feb, 2021 | 11:57 AM

COVID-19 Inoculation: Tourism industry among priority groups

6,431 frontline health workers were jabbed with the Covishield vaccin

Daily reported COVID cases hit new record in SL

09 Feb, 2021 | 11:46 PM

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 fatalities climb to 370 on Tuesday (09)

Journalists to receive COVID vaccine ; Minister of Mass Media

Investigations on April Attacks Incomplete; AG

09 Feb, 2021 | 05:22 PM

Dinura Wijesundara’s body found at Mini World’s End

(VIDEO) Minister slams Devani’s crusade to save endangered tree

(VIDEO) Army braves gale winds & thick fog in search for Dinura

Search for Dinura continues at Mini World's End

09 Feb, 2021 | 12:14 PM

Wimal Weerawansa lashes out at SLPP demand to apologize

Warning for Valentines Day party-goers

45 dead in 403 motor accidents in one-week

09 Feb, 2021 | 10:44 AM

Ambulances outside of WP to be called-in for COVID services

5,989 frontline health workers jabbed with Covishield on Monday (08)

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 365

09 Feb, 2021 | 12:18 AM

Search continues for Sirasa TV’s graphic artist at Mini World’s End

Environmentalists oppose relocating sole surviving Crudia zeylanica tree

India behind April Attacks? BBC report raises concerns

India behind April Attacks? BBC raises concerns

08 Feb, 2021 | 06:16 PM

600,000 people will be vaccinated daily – Ministry of Health

SLPP fires back at Wimal over leadership comment

Indigenous leader goes to court

08 Feb, 2021 | 11:45 AM

COVID vaccine for citizens from 01st March

Private Bus Strike Postponed to Next Week

1,625 frontline health workers jabbed with Covishield vaccine on Sunday (07)

1,625 frontline health workers jabbed with vaccine

08 Feb, 2021 | 06:00 AM

(VIDEO) Sole surviving Sri Lankan Legume saved in the nick of time

(VIDEO) Search continues for Sirasa TV’s graphic artist at Mini World’s End

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 356

07 Feb, 2021 | 11:10 PM

Multiple areas in the country released from isolation

Colombo Naval Exercise -2021 Launched aboard SLNS Sayurala

Alarming surge in daily cancer detections in Sri Lanka

Alarming surge in daily cancer detections in SL

07 Feb, 2021 | 09:26 AM

1,500 Ukrainians have visited Sri Lanka since airports opened

3,838 frontline health workers jabbed with Covishield vaccine

726 COVID-19 cases from Peliyagoda Cluster on Sat.

07 Feb, 2021 | 01:12 AM

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka climbs to 351

Veteran actress Miyuri Samarasinghe no more

Govt. websites targeted in LK. domain hack

06 Feb, 2021 | 12:52 PM

.LK domain affected by malicious redirection

Practical exams of 2020 GCE O/Ls suspended

Western Province schools would re-open in 15th

05 Feb, 2021 | 05:48 PM

Govt. linked to corruption to please associates; Clergy raises red flag

Indonesian Naval Ship arrives at port of Hambantota

Prices of 27 essential good reduced from 08th Feb.

05 Feb, 2021 | 04:17 PM

Technical Advisory Committee to develop SLC

Sri Lanka settles $400-million currency swap with India

277 COVID-19 cases from Colombo on Independence Day

277 COVID-19 cases from Colombo on 04th Feb.

05 Feb, 2021 | 12:02 PM

CA stops action on Ranjan’s parliamentary seat until 12th Feb.

Ravi Karunanayake & Arjun Aloysius indicted

45% of COVID deaths in SL above 71 years of age

05 Feb, 2021 | 10:49 AM

(VIDEO) Navy Marines storm Galle Face Green on Independence Day

Dr. Neville Fernando passed away after battle with COVID-19

Independence Day celebrated in Jaffna

04 Feb, 2021 | 07:23 PM

Japan regrets Sri Lanka’s scrapping of port terminal deal

Army, Navy, Air Force & Police add color to 73rd Independence Day

Naval gun battery booms on Independence Day

04 Feb, 2021 | 02:52 PM

‘Those responsible for terror attacks cannot escape justice; – President

Sri Lanka celebrates 73rd Independence Day, today

146 inmates to receive special pardon

04 Feb, 2021 | 05:50 AM

Parliamentary Council approves PUCSL nominations

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 332

AG forwards indictments against Ex-Directors of Swarnamahal

AG sends indictments on Ex-Swarnamahal Directors

03 Feb, 2021 | 06:40 PM

150 children exposed to COVID-19; LRH Director

Decision to lift ban on tile & ceramic ware imports suspended

Killing of TN fishermen in SL unacceptable; India

03 Feb, 2021 | 04:04 PM

GoSL decides to reject UN HR Commissioner’s report

Police hunt for carjacking suspect; owner pulled out during test-run

Women drugged & robbed by man they met in bus to Colombo

Women drugged & robbed in bus to Colombo

03 Feb, 2021 | 11:41 AM

Indian HC in three high-level meetings in Colombo

261 COVID-19 cases from Colombo; 715 cases island wide on Tuesday (02).

Exclusively designed military uniforms for retired tri-service personnel

Exclusive New Dress for War Veterans

03 Feb, 2021 | 10:34 AM

Fire reported at Katunayake Investment Zone

Guna’s arrest & India’s position on ECT, not a coincidence; FSP

WCT has no strategic importance, SL yet to tell India about ECT; Gammanpila

WCT has no strategic importance; Gammanpila

02 Feb, 2021 | 05:02 PM

ECT Crisis: Govt. undecided on 2019 ECT development agreement

Ranjan files application with CA against his vacant seat in Parliament

Drug Lord ‘Kimbula Ela Guna’ linked to Chandrika’s assassination attempt arrested

Drug Lord Kimbula Ela Guna & Son arrested

02 Feb, 2021 | 12:13 PM

(VIDEO) Navy rescues drowning deer in Tricomalee; gives birth to offspring

No severe allergic reactions to COVISHIELD so far: State Ministry

Over 95,000 jabbed with COVISHIELD in 04 days.

02 Feb, 2021 | 01:13 AM

Over 800 COVID cases reported on Monday (01)

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 fatalities rises to 323 on 01st of February

Sri Lanka’s Colombo Port: ‘Terminal’ illness?

01 Feb, 2021 | 10:55 PM

From East to West; Cabinet nod to develop WCT as Joint Venture

(VIDEO) 30 years of glory for SLAF’s No. 05 Fighter Jet Squadron

India cracks the whip; demands trilateral ECT development as agreed

India demands trilateral ECT development

01 Feb, 2021 | 04:49 PM

Caught on Camera; Buffalos show might against hungry leopard

PM & Union talks Successful- ECT 100% under Ports Auth.

ECT report handed over to subject minister

01 Feb, 2021 | 11:32 AM

16-year-old drowns in Walawe River; Teacher arrested for negligence

Myanmar Army seizes power after detaining Aung San Suu Kyi

More than 800 COVID-19 patients reported on 31st January

Over 800 COVID-19 patients reported on 31st Jan

01 Feb, 2021 | 07:22 AM

316 COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka; 03 deaths reported on Sunday (31)

ECT won’t be sold: Prime Minister

2.5 Mn doses of AstraZeneca Covishield to be ordered from India

Order for 2.5 Mn doses of AstraZeneca Covishield

31 Jan, 2021 | 11:44 AM

52 people arrested in 24 hrs for violating quarantine regulations

Special PCoI appointed to implement decisions of political victimization PCoI

313 COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka

31 Jan, 2021 | 05:50 AM

32,539 people received the ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’ vaccine on Saturday (30)

COVID-19 VACCINE: People above 60 to be vaccinated from March

Display National Flag from 01st to 07th February

30 Jan, 2021 | 02:39 PM

1997 INFORMANTS TO BE REWARDED FOR SUCCESSFUL TIPS

Multiple Roads in Colombo CLOSED ahead of Independence Day (FULL LIST)

Local politico on the run; Public Security Minister tells police to take stern action

Local politico on the run; Police launch manhunt

29 Jan, 2021 | 11:46 PM

5286 people received the ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’ vaccine on Friday (29)

Wimal Weerawansa to lead discussion against ECT sale

Vaccine strengthened process to combat COVID-19; Health Minister

Health Min. issues statement from IDH

29 Jan, 2021 | 06:25 PM

Local politico wanted for murder; police seek public assistance

The port cannot be listed at CSE; Min. Namal

Naval personnel receive first jabs of ‘AstraZeneca Covishield’

Navy receives first jabs of AstraZeneca Covishield

29 Jan, 2021 | 04:56 PM

Western Province schools to open on 15th Feb?

SLAF Health Workers receive COVID vaccine

Arms trafficking Ex-LTTE Cadres & Underworld criminals remanded

Arms trafficking criminals remanded

29 Jan, 2021 | 03:28 PM

Sri Lanka Air Force makes request from public in Colombo

CID to file indictments against ‘Podi Lassie’

Sri Lanka Cricket to appear before COPE on 11th Feb.

SLC to appear before COPE on 11th Feb.

29 Jan, 2021 | 02:13 PM

SLTB loses Rs. 40 Mn in revenue daily

(VIDEO) Frontline Health Force Receives First Dose of New Vaccine

COVID-19 INCOLUATION BEGINS IN SRI LANKA

29 Jan, 2021 | 09:50 AM

COVID-19 VACCINATION IN SL BEGINS TODAY (29)

892 COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday (28)

High speed drive ends in Diyawanna Oya

29 Jan, 2021 | 01:37 AM

297 COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka with 07 deaths reported on Thursday

Sri Lanka ranked 10th in handling COVID-19 more effectively.

COVID-19 jab at citizens' discretion

28 Jan, 2021 | 05:10 PM

Special Traffic plan in Colombo ahead of Independence Day

Random PCR tests in Parliament

INDIA’S COVID VACCINE DONATION ARRIVES AT KATUNAYAKE

INDIA'S COVID VACCINE DONATION ARRIVES AT BIA

28 Jan, 2021 | 11:49 AM

INDIA’S COVISHIELD VACCINE TO SL TODAY (28)

Locals who visited Sigiriya tested COVID positive

G. L. Peiris noticed by Appeal Court

27 Jan, 2021 | 05:29 PM

If ECT deal goes ahead there’s nothing stopping TUs from striking

China to donate 300,000 doses of its vaccine to SL

500,000 DOSES OF INDIA'S COVISHIELD VACCINE TO SL

27 Jan, 2021 | 11:44 AM

COVID-19 INOCULATION IN SL BEGINS ON FRIDAY (29): STATE MINISTER

SL opens diplomatic ties with Liechtenstein, a known haven for the super-rich

New COVID variant in SL; High Transmissibility but no threat to vaccine immunity

New COVID variant in Sri Lanka

26 Jan, 2021 | 05:55 PM

1340kg of smuggled turmeric seized by Navy

(VIDEO) People in power using might to free themselves; alleges JVP

Owners of MV Eurosun seek to repair carriers keel

26 Jan, 2021 | 04:47 PM

EU reiterates need for Sri Lanka to amend the Prevention of Terrorism Act

UNHRC 46TH SESSION REPORT ON SL: GoSL RESPONSE TODAY

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 287

26 Jan, 2021 | 05:00 AM

Intel on killing of police officers in 2018, inaccurate; Ex-CID Chief tells PCoI

Releasing 49% of ECT, cause for serious concern; Ven. Akmeemana Dayarathana

Sri Lanka facing Indian invasion, warns Ven. Medagoda Abhayatissa

Sri Lanka facing Indian invasion, warns Ven. Thero

25 Jan, 2021 | 06:08 PM

100 new courts for the country soon; PM

Detained Indian fisherman tests COVID positive

Court orders for INTERPOL warrant against drug lord

Court order for INTERPOL warrant against drug lord

25 Jan, 2021 | 03:31 PM

One year since first COVID case detected in SL

(VIDEO) Gunmen caught on camera fleeing after shooting dead one person

Rice prices to remain below Rs. 100/-

25 Jan, 2021 | 12:04 PM

One person killed in a shooting in Panadura

MEPA investigating possible damage to Little Basses Reef

MP Wasantha Yapa Bandara COVID positive

25 Jan, 2021 | 10:29 AM

COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 283

MV Eurosun refloated and moved out of danger

MULTIPLE AREAS RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

24 Jan, 2021 | 08:15 PM

1185 people with outstanding warrants arrested

Special police op leads to arrest of constable;

No Oil Spill from MV Eurosun; MEPA

24 Jan, 2021 | 09:24 AM

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 280

WINNER! – Shukra bags Rs. 02 Mn Prize in Sirasa Lakshapathi

Bulk Carrier distressed near Little Basses Reef

23 Jan, 2021 | 08:21 PM

Bodies of Indian fishers handed over to Indian Coast Guard

Pavithra Wanniarachchi COVID positive, Health Ministry confirms

Bulk Carrier runs aground off Little Basses Reef

23 Jan, 2021 | 03:27 PM

INDIAN COVID-19 VACCINE TO SL ON WEDNESDAY (27): PRESIDENT

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS FOR LAW COLLEGE ENTRANCE EXAM AMENDED

COVID-19 VACCINATION TRIALS IN SRI LANKA TODAY

23 Jan, 2021 | 07:32 AM

COVID vaccination trial in Sri Lanka on Saturday (23)

India lodges protest over mid-sea collision involving SLN

AG seeks clarification on vaccine purchase

22 Jan, 2021 | 05:12 PM

Edwin Ariyadasa no more; Snr. Journalist takes a bow at 98

Losing ECT is a loss for SLPA; warns JVP

Fasting farmers in Walsapugala hospitalized

22 Jan, 2021 | 01:14 PM

NMRA approval to use Oxford /AstraZeneca vaccine

CBSL issues warning over Online Financial Frauds and Scams

24 hour water cut in Colombo on Saturday (23)

22 Jan, 2021 | 11:12 AM

Minor tremor reported in Walapane, N’Eliya

PCoI appointed to probe alleged HR violations in preceding PCoIs

OVER 75,000 SRI LANKANS REPATRIATED SO FAR

22 Jan, 2021 | 08:48 AM

Editors Guild of India urges Adani group to withdraw defamation case

Total of 04 bodies recovered following mid-sea collision

UNCERTAINTY SURROUNDING COVID VACCINE TO SL

21 Jan, 2021 | 06:10 PM

AKD slams government’s handling of COVID tonic

Sri Lankan stocks hit new all time high

Ex-Chief of CID further remanded

21 Jan, 2021 | 03:54 PM

Justice must be delivered according to the law – Supreme Court Judge

Judges should not have agendas – Attorney General

Crowds converge to obtain COVID 'cure' for free

21 Jan, 2021 | 12:22 PM

SUSPECT ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL POSSESSION OF PISTOL

BIA & MRIA OPENED FOR TOURIST ARRIVALS

770 COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday (20)

21 Jan, 2021 | 06:35 AM

‘This is America’s day’: Biden inaugurated as 46th US President

COVID fatalities in Sri Lanka rises to 274

TWO BODIES RECOVERED FOLLOWING MID-SEA COLLISION

20 Jan, 2021 | 06:29 PM

MODERN PRISON FOR HORANA – MINISTERS VISIT PROPOSED SITE

Independence of judiciary essential for a democratic system ; AG

‘I COULDN’T SLEEP, SO I LEFT’ ; COVID PATIENT TELLS POLICE

'I COULDN'T SLEEP, SO I LEFT';COVID PATIENT TO COP

20 Jan, 2021 | 01:35 PM

MISSING COVID-19 PATIENT LOCATED

COVID PATIENT LEAVES TREATMENT CENTRE WITHOUT PERMISSION

India to start COVID-19 vaccine exports

19 Jan, 2021 | 07:45 PM

PROTEST OPPOSITE INDIAN HC AGAINST ADANI GROUP

JVP WARNS OVER UNUSUAL STOCK GAINS

INAUGURAL SESSION OF MIHINTHALE PS ENDS IN MELEE

19 Jan, 2021 | 06:05 PM

DECISION ON RANJAN WILL BE MADE IN THREE WEEKS

MCC & MCA INCONSISTENT WITH CONSTITUTION

Wild Elephant Management Reserve will be gazetted

19 Jan, 2021 | 12:30 PM

COVID-19 VACCINE FOR SRI LANKANS BY END OF FEB.

CABINET APPROVES TO IMPLEMENT RECOMMENDATIONS OF PCOI REPORT

CABINET APPROVES TO DRAFT SIGN LANGUAGE BILL

19 Jan, 2021 | 10:49 AM

GRACE PERIOD TO PAY ELECTRICITY BILLS IN ISOLATED AREAS

RANJAN’S PARLIAMENTARY SEAT IS NOW VACANT ; AG

HEAVY MACHINERY USED TO CLEAR PROTECTED LAND

18 Jan, 2021 | 06:09 PM

‘Look at April Attacks & related matters, greater picture will emerge’; Dr. Nalinda

India ‘intervened’ on Jaffna University memorial issue

SPECIAL OP TO BUST SYNTHETIC DRUG TRAFFICKING

18 Jan, 2021 | 12:12 PM

POLICE INSPECTOR NABBED TO AIDING DRUG TRAFFICKERS

POLICE SHUTDOWN ILLEGAL PARTY & ARREST 54

MILITARY TRAINING FOR ALL ABOVE THE AGE OF 18

18 Jan, 2021 | 10:29 AM

PARTY LEADERS TO MEET TODAY

08 COVID FATALITIES ON SUNDAY; COUNTRY TOTAL RISES TO 264

MULTIPLE AREAS IN KALUTARA AND BERUWALA RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

MULTIPLE AREAS RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

17 Jan, 2021 | 03:06 PM

MULTIPLE AREAS ISOLATED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

SRI LANKA TO USE OXFORD – ASTRAZENECA COVID VACCINE

OVER 1000KG OF ILLEGALLY IMPORTED TURMERIC SEIZED

17 Jan, 2021 | 09:44 AM

LEGAL ACTION AGAINST IMPERSONATING IGP’S RELATIVES

FEMALE DRUG TRAFFICKER NABBED FROM WANATHAMULLA

MULTIPLE ARRESTS MADE FOR BREACHING QUARANTINE REGS

MULTIPLE ARRESTS FOR BREACHING QUARANTINE REGS

17 Jan, 2021 | 09:08 AM

President visits Medirigiriya to solve the peoples’ issues

MINIMUM WAGE WILL BE IMPOSED FOR ESTATE WORKERS

MULTIPLE POLICE UNITS PROBING GAMPAHA HEIST

16 Jan, 2021 | 10:19 AM

COVID FATALITIES RISE TO 255; 04 DEATHS ON FRIDAY

MULTIPLE AREAS RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

Over 300 tourists arrive; lockdown in Ukraine still in effect

Over 300 tourists arrive in Sri Lanka

15 Jan, 2021 | 06:39 PM

RECENT TRADING AT CSE, A CAUSE FOR CONCERN; FSP

Sri Lanka Rupee depreciates further

10 years RI for soliciting a bribe

15 Jan, 2021 | 04:14 PM

‘Park and Ride’ launched in Colombo

15 MPs test negative for COVID-19

32 people to be prosecuted for 2019 Terror Attacks

15 Jan, 2021 | 01:39 PM

Rear Admiral Sumith Weerasinghe new Navy Chief of Staff

Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera honoured in farewell salute

'Park and Ride' Luxury Bus service from today

15 Jan, 2021 | 10:09 AM

04th Aerial Seed Bombing Operation carried out by SLAF

COVID-19 FATALITIES RISE TO 251, 04 DEATHS ON THURSDAY

BASL unaware of recruiting lawyers to Police

14 Jan, 2021 | 06:06 PM

Japan bars entry for new arrivals due to new COVID-19 strains

NAVY RESCUES LANKAN FISHERMEN FROM INDIAN WATERS

TRAVEL AGENTS TO LOSE LICENSES IF GUIDELINES ARE VIOLATED

TRAVEL AGENTS WARNED ON TOURIST ARRIVALS

14 Jan, 2021 | 03:16 PM

COURT-LIKE PREMISES FOR CHILDREN TO TESTIFY

WITNESS PROTECTION ACT TO BE AMENDED; HERE’S WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Passing Out Parade for newly inducted SLAF Air Dogs

Passing Out Parade for new SLAF Air Dogs

14 Jan, 2021 | 11:51 AM

Thai Pongal – the Festival of Harvest

NEW COVID-19 VARIANT HAS HIGH TRANSMISSIBILITY ; STUDY

U.S. House impeaches Trump for a second time

14 Jan, 2021 | 08:43 AM

ILLEGAL DOLOMITE MINE RAIDED

PROTEST FOR ‘FREEDOM OF SPEECH’ IN COLOMBO

Case between George Steuart Health (Pvt) Ltd & MTV Channel (Pvt) Ltd taken up

Case between George Steuart Health & MTV Channel

13 Jan, 2021 | 06:13 PM

463 PCR TESTS CARRIED OUT IN PARLIAMENT

COVID-19 VARIANT DETECTED IN SRI LANKA

RANJAN TO LEGALLY LOSE MP SEAT IN 06 MONTHS

13 Jan, 2021 | 11:03 AM

PILLAYAN ACQUITTED & RELEASED FROM PARARAJASINGHAM CASE

02 ARRESTED FOR ILLEGAL CASH & GOLD POSSESSION

Sri Lanka records four new COVID-19 deaths

12 Jan, 2021 | 10:47 PM

(VIDEO) IUSF CHIEF ARRESTED DURING PROTEST OPPOSITE PM’S HOUSE

‘I’M NOT AFRAID TO SPEAK THE TRUTH’; RANJAN’S PARTING WORDS

GUIDELINES FOR TOURISTS NOW AVAILABLE

12 Jan, 2021 | 03:43 PM

APPROVAL MANDATORY FOR ALL INCOMING PASSENGERS

Dilith Jayaweera’s case against BBC Sandeshaya dismissed by HC, “with costs”

UPDATE : RANJAN RAMANAYAKE MOVED TO QUARANTINE

12 Jan, 2021 | 12:02 PM

Ranjan Ramanayake sentenced to 04 years RI

CABINET APPROVES PURCHASE OF LOW-FLOOR BUSES

COVID-19 VACCINE WILL BE BROUGHT WITH NMRA APPROVAL

COVID VACCINE WILL BE BROUGHT WITH NMRA APPROVAL

12 Jan, 2021 | 09:18 AM

08 COVID FATALITIES ON MONDAY (11), COUNTRY TOLL RISES TO 240

(VIDEO) LEADERS IN SL LACK HONESTY ; ANURA KUMARA

FOX KANDY BY FOX RESORTS WINS SILVER AT SATA 2020

11 Jan, 2021 | 05:47 PM

PRISON OFFICERS INTERDICTED OVER PRISONER RELEASE

(VIDEO) GUNMAN OPENS FIRE AT CAR SALE IN AMPARA

DRUG TRAFFICKING PNB OFFICERS FURTHER REMANDED

11 Jan, 2021 | 01:44 PM

Pararajasingham muder case against Pillayan withdrawn

OPP. QUESTIONS DELAY IN CHARGING 21/04 ATTACK SUSPECTS

JAFFNA WAR MEMORIAL TO BE RECONSTRUCTED

11 Jan, 2021 | 12:01 PM

VASUDEVA NANAYAKKARA POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

COVID-19 VACCINATION TO BEGIN BY FEBRUARY: MINISTER

03 COVID-19 DEATHS ON SUNDAY; COUNTRY FATALITIES AT 232

03 COVID DEATHS ON SUNDAY; 232 COUNTRY FATALITIES

11 Jan, 2021 | 12:17 AM

PARLIAMENT TRACING HAKEEM’S CLOSE CONTACTS

Heavy rain expected for many areas in Sri Lanka

Over 8700kg of smuggled dried turmeric seized

10 Jan, 2021 | 01:45 PM

RAUFF HAKEEM TESTS POSITIVE FOR COVID-19

04 COVID fatalities from Homagama Base Hospital; Country fatalities at 229

SEVERAL MORE AREAS ISOLATED WITH IMMEDIATE EFFECT

09 Jan, 2021 | 02:13 PM

DOJ charges 03 Sri Lankans over 2019 April Terror Attacks

OVER 10,000 INMATES RELEASED TO REDUCE CONGESTION

OVER 200 DENGUE CASES IN 1ST NINE DAYS OF 2021

09 Jan, 2021 | 07:44 AM

NEW MEDICAL INSURANCE FOR FAMILIES OF MONKS

Ex-Directors of ETI Finance Ltd arrested

124kg of Kerala cannabis seized by Navy in northern seas

124kg of Kerala cannabis seized in northern seas

08 Jan, 2021 | 12:53 PM

AUTOPSY REVEALS MAHARA INMATES DIED FROM GUN-SHOT WOUNDS

CBK DISAPPOINTED OVER SLFP’S CURRENT STATE OF AFFAIRS

Dr. Kanagasundrem, among British-Sri Lankans recognized in Queen’s Honor List

Dr. Kanagasundrem recognized in Queen's Honor List

08 Jan, 2021 | 11:36 AM

COVID-19 CASE DETECTED AT UGC; PREMISES CLOSED

Dayasiri Jayasekara tests positive for COVID-19

Commission to simplify existing laws

07 Jan, 2021 | 09:09 PM

INDIAN FM MEETS POLITICAL HEADS BEFORE WINDING UP TOUR

GoSL to purchase 300,000 MT of paddy from local farmers

REPORT ON SUGAR TAX AMENDMENT CALLED

07 Jan, 2021 | 06:15 PM

ARMY’S CORPS OF AGRICULTURE & LIVESTOCK ESTABLISHED

GUIDELINES RELEASED FOR MANAGING TOURISTS

05TH GROUP OF UKRAINIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE IN SL

07 Jan, 2021 | 03:38 PM

08-DECADE LONG CHRONICLE OF SRI LANKA SIGNAL CORPS RELEASED

REPATRIATION FLIGHTS TO BE INCREASED; NO PAID QUARANTINE

FOUR PEOPLE DEAD AT US CAPITOL PROTESTS

07 Jan, 2021 | 10:15 AM

Trump blocked by Twitter and Facebook

One dead after pro-Trump mob storms US Capitol

KOTAHENA & SEVERAL OTHER AREAS RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

KOTAHENA RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

06 Jan, 2021 | 11:27 PM

WEATHER ALERT: FLASH FLOODS IN AKURANA

MUSLIM MARRIAGE LAW TO BE AMENDED

(VIDEO) HARIN SLAMS GOVT’S SO-CALLED ‘ONE COUNTRY ONE LAW’

(VIDEO) HARIN QUESTIONS 'ONE COUNTRY ONE LAW'

06 Jan, 2021 | 06:49 PM

LOCAL POLITICO ARRESTED FOR SEXUAL HARASSMENT

SL will be given priority in Indian COVID vaccine – Jaishankar

OPP. SLAMS ATTEMPT TO PASS ESSENTIAL SERVICE GAZETTE

OPP. SLAMS ATTEMPT TO PASS ESNTL SERVICE GAZETTE

06 Jan, 2021 | 05:19 PM

ANOTHER COVID POSITIVE ESCAPEE FROM GALLELLA ARRESTED

SL’S PROSPERITY WILL ADVANCE WITH MEANINGFUL DEVOLUTION

“Investigate certain hotels that charged to quarantine SL returnees!” – Namal R.

SL RETURNEES MUST UNDERGO QUARANTINE AT ZERO COST

06 Jan, 2021 | 12:22 PM

GOVT. WILL RETAIN OWNERSHIP & MANAGEMENT OF ECT; PM

TWO GN DIVISIONS IN EHELIYAGODA & PUJAPITIYA ISOLATED

ARREST EX-SWARNAMAHAL DIRECTORS; AG TELLS CID

05 Jan, 2021 | 07:27 PM

“They are pillaging the people!” State Minister breaks silence

INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER IN SL FOR TALKS

PERPETUAL TREASURIES LIMITED SUSPENSION EXTENDED

PTL SUSPENSION EXTENDED

05 Jan, 2021 | 05:16 PM

CRIMINAL PROBE AGAINST ETI & SWARNAMAHAL

DRUGS TO BE DESTROYED PUBLICLY, SAMPLES TO BE RETAINED

VEN. RATHANA THERO TAKES OATHS IN PARLIAMENT

05 Jan, 2021 | 10:43 AM

THREE ROADS IN MUTUWAL ISOLATED

UKRAINING TOUR GROUP IS A PILOT PROJECT; DR. SUDARSHINI

LOCALS MEET ELEPHANTS FACE-TO-FACE DURING PROTEST

04 Jan, 2021 | 06:31 PM

SUGAR IMPORT SCAM: JVP FILES COMPLAINT WITH CID

COVID-19 IS AIR-BORNE & NOT WATER-BORNE ; DR. SUDARSHINI

NHS SCHEME LOCKDOWN LIFTED; MOVEMENT RESTRICTED

04 Jan, 2021 | 05:15 PM

TOURISM BODY CONCERNED OVER UKRAINIAN VISIT

BIA LAB COMPLETES 100,000 PCR Tests in 05 Months

INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT SRI LANKA TOMORROW

INDIAN FOREIGN MINISTER TO VISIT SRI LANKA ON 05TH

04 Jan, 2021 | 03:28 PM

04th BATCH OF UKRAINIAN TOURISTS ARRIVE IN SL

7500 KG OF ILLEGALLY IMPORTED TURMERIC SEIZED

15-YEAR-OLD DEAD IN DOMESTIC VIOLENCE INCIDENT

04 Jan, 2021 | 02:26 PM

RAJAPIHILLA PARK DESTRUCTION; CEA ORDERED TO SUBMIT REPORT

GR. 11 CLASSES TO COMMENCE FROM JAN 25TH

NAVY-LED JOINT OP LEADS TO DRUGS WORTH RS. 600 Mn

04 Jan, 2021 | 12:33 PM

RAJAPIHILLA PARK FALLS VICTIM TO DEVELOPMENT DRIVE

NHS HOUSING SCHEME RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

Ukrainian tour group’s visit to Polonnaruwa and Sigiriya cancelled

Ukrainian visit to historical sites cancelled

04 Jan, 2021 | 11:51 AM

POLICE FOIL SALE OF 06 ELEPHANT PEARLS WORTH RS. 15 Mn

TOURIST SITES CLOSED FOR LOCALS AS UKRANIAN TOUR GROUP SCHEDULED TO ARRIVE

Isolation status to be lifted in several areas

03 Jan, 2021 | 05:17 PM

PRESIDENTIAL PARDON FOR UWATENNE SUMANA THERO

Sri Lanka confirms three more COVID-19 deaths

ANNUAL DENGUE CASELOAD FALLS TO LOWEST IN 2020

02 Jan, 2021 | 05:11 PM

FIXED PRICES FOR 10 ESSENTIAL FOOD ITEMS

OPERATION LAUNCHED TO LOCATE VIOLENT LEOPARD

Rwandan experts in Sri Lanka to resolve Sena caterpillar menace

Sena caterpillar menace; Rwandan experts in SL

01 Jan, 2021 | 11:15 PM

MULTIPLE AREAS IN THE EAST ISOLATED

INSTITUTIONAL CHANGE REQUIRED; STRESSES ATTORNEY GENERAL

RECORD NUMBER IN SPECIAL FORCES PROMOTED

01 Jan, 2021 | 11:09 AM

FACE 2021 WITH SELF-DETERMINATION & COURAGE: PRESIDENT

COVID-19 DEATHS PASS 200 MARK WITH 05 NEW FATALITIES

NAVY SEIZES DRUGS WORTH RS. 60MN IN SEAS OFF GALLE

31 Dec, 2020 | 06:57 PM

KATTANKUDY IN ISOLATION AS COVID-19 CASES SURGE

VICTIMS CAN BE BURIED OR CREMATED AS PER FAMILY’S WISH

SL EXAPTS CLAIM UNJUST TREATMENT IN REPATRIATION

31 Dec, 2020 | 06:24 PM

02 MORE UKRAINIANS TEST COVID POSITIVE

GENERAL SHAVENDRA SILVA HONOURED WITH MILITARY SALUTE

CBSL ISSUES UNCIRCULATED COIN TO MARK 70TH ANNIVERSARY

CBSL ISSUES COIN TO MARK 70TH ANNIVERSARY

31 Dec, 2020 | 05:16 PM

FISHMONGERS TESTED AT RANDOM FOR COVID-19

ONE ESCAPEE FROM COVID-19 TREATMENT FACILITY ARRESTED

SLTB BUSES REPAIRED & RE-ADDED TO SERVICE

31 Dec, 2020 | 03:14 PM

MATALE HOSPITAL WARD CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19

SLFP READY TO GO SOLO IF TREATED UNFAIRLY – SIRISENA

133 COVID-19 CASES FROM COLOMBO IN PAST 24 HRS

31 Dec, 2020 | 01:32 PM

800,000 PENDING CASES IN SRI LANKAN COURTS

POLICE SERGEANT STABBED IN MAHAWA

50 FATALITIES FROM MOTOR ACCIDENTS IN DECEMBER

31 Dec, 2020 | 10:18 AM

COVID TESTS AT W/PROVINCE EXITS DETECT 16 PATIENTS

BREAKOUT FROM COVID TREATMENT CENTER – MANHUNT UNDERWAY

COVID-19 FATALITIES IN SRI LANKA RISES TO 199

31 Dec, 2020 | 09:41 AM

RE-OPENING SCHOOLS IN W/PROVINCE FURTHER DELAYED

EXPATS ALLEGE UNJUST TREATMENT UPON REPATRIATION

SRI LANKA AND INDIA DISCUSS FISHING WARS

30 Dec, 2020 | 06:40 PM

Case between MTV Channel PVT LTD and George Steuart Health PVT LTD taken up

MAHARA PRISON RIOT REPORT SUBMITTED TO JUSTICE MINISTER

04 DEAD MAHARA PRISONERS TO BE CREMATED AT GOVT. EXPENSE

04 DEAD MAHARA PRISONERS TO BE CREMATED BY GOVT

30 Dec, 2020 | 06:05 PM

RATNAPURA HOSPITAL WARD CLOSED DUE TO COVID-19

KOSGAMA POLICE AREA RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

450 PRISONERS TO HAVE COMMUTED SENTENCES

30 Dec, 2020 | 02:49 PM

13 TEST POSITIVE IN RANDOM COVID TESTS

RETIRED ARMY PERSONNEL TO FORM SPECIAL PRISON UNIT

03 UKRANIANS IN SRI LANKA TESTED POSITIVE TO COVID

30 Dec, 2020 | 11:51 AM

INTERNATIONAL EXPERTS TO STUDY VICTORIA DAM

BASEMENT IN DUPLICATION ROAD FLOODS KILLING ONE

ALI SABRY REFUTES REPORTS ON RESIGNATION

29 Dec, 2020 | 09:07 PM

COVID-19 FATALITIES IN SRI LANKA RISES TO 195

EXTREME WEATHER : TORRENTIAL DOWNPOUR SLAMS COLOMBO

GCE A/L STUDENTS NEGLECTED

29 Dec, 2020 | 04:42 PM

MAHA SEASON: ADEQUATE WATER RESOURCES AVAILABLE

03 COVID-19 DEATHS CONFIRMED; COUNTRY FATALITIES RISE TO 194

ARMY COMMANDER PROMOTED TO RANK OF 04 STAR GENERAL

28 Dec, 2020 | 09:59 PM

USE OF MAIZE FOR LIQUOR & ETHANOL PRODUCTION PROHIBITED

SELLING NATIONAL RECOURCES IS ACT OF TREASON; WARNS TU

PC POLL: OPPOSITION FACTIONS CLAIM POLLS WOULD MAKE SL POORER

PC POLLS WOULD MAKE SL POORER

28 Dec, 2020 | 06:00 PM

The ICC Awards of the Decade winners announced

UKRANIAN TOURISTS FIRST TO ARRIVE IN SL AS PILOT PROJECT

BURY COVID DEAD, SANGHA SABHA WRITES TO PRESIDENT

28 Dec, 2020 | 02:19 PM

PROTEST IN COLOMBO AGAINST BURIAL OF COVID DEAD

COVID IN PRISONS: 3,709 CASES TO-DATE WITH 3,229 RECOVERIES

05 TESTED POSITIVE FOR COVID-19 AT WP EXIT POINTS

28 Dec, 2020 | 11:23 AM

Colombo registers 174 COVID-19 cases on Sunday (27)

WHO VACCINE: NO MANUFACTURER RESPONSIBILITY WITHIN LEGAL FRAMEWORK

04 MORE COVID-19 DEATHS CONFIRMED

27 Dec, 2020 | 10:40 PM

Discussions underway to procure COVID-19 vaccine to SL

HEAVY RAIN WARNING ISSUED

MULTIPLE AREAS IN COLOMBO RELEASED FROM ISOLATION

27 Dec, 2020 | 04:16 PM

10 Grama Niladhari Divisions in Ratnapura Isolated

COLOMBO REGISTERS 235 COVID-19 INFECTIONS

20,000 Kg TURMERIC SEIZED

27 Dec, 2020 | 09:19 AM

Discussions on COVID vaccines on the 28th of December

COUNTERFEIT CURRENCY RING LEADER ARRESTED

MASSES GATHER TO OBTAIN ANTI-COVID-19 TONIC

25 Dec, 2020 | 02:51 PM

GoSL TO FILE COMPLAINT WITH BASEL SECRETARIAT ON UKRAINE WASTE

CELEBRATE CHRISTMAS SPIRITUALLY; LEND A HAND TO THOSE IN NEED: CARDINAL

SCORES OF BIRDS FOUND DEAD IN ELUWANKULAMA

24 Dec, 2020 | 06:49 PM

MAHARA PRISON RIOT : FAMILIES DEMAND JUSTICE

Angoda Lokka: CB-CID approaches SL govt for DNA Samples

THREE POLICE JURISDICTIONS ISOLATED: NOCPCO

24 Dec, 2020 | 02:24 PM

INQUIRY INTO 700 FAKE VEHICLE REGISTRATIONS

Riot Squad for Prisons in Sri Lanka

No further restrictions will be imposed this Christmas – Army Commander

No further restrictions this Christmas

24 Dec, 2020 | 09:43 AM

Coronavirus, deaths; Sri Lanka’s popular Google search topics

SUPREME COURT DISMISSES PETITIONS AGAINST UNI. ENROLLMENT

NO PILGRIMAGES TO SRI PADA IN JANUARY

23 Dec, 2020 | 03:49 PM

Two more COVID-19 deaths reported

COVID-19 TESTS AT ALL WESTERN PROVINCE EXIT POINTS

UK FLIGHTS ON HALT TEMPORARILY

22 Dec, 2020 | 02:30 PM

Five more COVID-19 deaths reported

MoF implements incentive scheme for Sri Lankans working overseas.

Rambukwella does a U-turn on registering social media users

Rambukwella does a U-turn on social media remark

21 Dec, 2020 | 01:28 PM

SOCIAL MEDIA REGISTRATION: AN AFFRONT TO FREEDOM OF SPEECH?

SEVERAL AREAS ISOLATED AS OF TODAY (21)

Sri Lanka to register social media users: Keheliya

20 Dec, 2020 | 10:12 PM

Isolation status lifted in certain areas from tomorrow (21)

Agrarian officers assess crop damages caused by Sena caterpillar

Central Expressway: Phase 3 begins

19 Dec, 2020 | 04:10 PM

05 test positive for COVID-19 following random antigen tests

SL does not require IMF; State Minister Ajith Nivard Cabraal

Port workers engage in a silent protest opposing the sale of the ECT

PORT STAFF PROTEST SALE OF ECT

17 Dec, 2020 | 07:23 PM

WHO and EU pledge EUR 2 Million for COVID-19 in SL

SUBSTANDARD CHINESE SALMON BEING RETURNED

Multiple areas isolated with immediate effect

17 Dec, 2020 | 12:57 PM

US Embassy elaborates stance on discontinuation of MCC grant

MCC CANCELS COMPACT WITH SRI LANKA

COVID-19 patient found in Maradana

16 Dec, 2020 | 06:27 PM

MAHARA PRISON RIOT: WATTALA MC REJECTS REQUEST TO BURY 04 VICTIMS

MAHARA PRISON RIOT: VERDICT ON BURIAL OF 04 VICTIMS TO BE DELIVERED

THREE COVID-19 DEATHS CONFIRMED

16 Dec, 2020 | 10:10 AM

MASTERMINDS OF MAHARA PRISON RIOT IDENTIFIED: DIG AJITH ROHANA

CID LAUNCHES INVESTIGATION INTO SUPREME COURT FIRE

New bird species discovered in Sri Lanka

15 Dec, 2020 | 07:36 PM

No damage to records room or case files from fire – Police

No decision on holiday lockdown – Police

FIRE AT SUPREME COURT COMPLEX DOUSED

15 Dec, 2020 | 05:31 PM

FIRE! AT SUPREME COURT COMPLEX

Ground Control lost contact of SLAF PT-6: SLAF Spokesperson

Cabinet decides to further discuss PC Polls

15 Dec, 2020 | 12:48 PM

Passengers can only be transported according to seating capacity

SKYPE calls for prisoners

Peliyagoda fish market to re-open for wholesale trade only

Peliyagoda Fish Market Complex to re-open

15 Dec, 2020 | 12:10 PM

Kithul will be a plantation crop

Provincial letters to be eliminated from vehicle number plates

Ex-MP Abdullah Mahroof arrested by CID

15 Dec, 2020 | 11:04 AM

Sri Lanka Army’s innovative new workshop

Sri Lanka confirms two more COVID-19 deaths

400 elephants killed in 2020; Wildlife Minister

14 Dec, 2020 | 07:11 PM

Cabinet approves overseas investment for ECT development

(VIDEO) Man climbs onto lamp post as last resort against council decision

Don’t experiment with so-called Anti-COVID recipes available online

Don't experiment with Anti-COVID recipes online

14 Dec, 2020 | 06:06 PM

AGs Dept not responsible for prison overcrowding, stressed Attorney General

Another 122 prisoners have tested positive for COVID-19

Borella records 156 COVID-19 cases on Sunday (13)

14 Dec, 2020 | 11:57 AM

444 COVID-19 cases reported from Colombo District on Sunday (13)

139 COVID-19 fatalities in Sri Lanka since 04th Oct; – NOCPCO

'Angoda Lokka's associate arrested

14 Dec, 2020 | 10:00 AM

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 death toll tops 150

Isolation status lifted for multiple areas; several areas placed in isolation from Monday

EXCLUSIVE : Sealand – a micronation selling noble titles

EXCLUSIVE: Interview with the Prince of Sealand

13 Dec, 2020 | 10:22 AM

Flight Operations to Sri Lanka to resume on 26th Dec. – CAASL

FESTIVE RESTRICTIONS: NO DECISION YET – ARMY COMMANDER

East Container Terminal development mired in indecision

ECT development mired in indecision

11 Dec, 2020 | 07:24 PM

ANOTHER DOWNGRADE – DEBT SERVICING RISKS BY S&P

Jupiter and Saturn To Join In ‘Great Conjunction’ on 21st December

Conduct PC Elections soon; Prime Minister

Conduct PC Elections soon; PM

11 Dec, 2020 | 04:15 PM

‘DIG transferred for arresting Dr. Shafi’ with high level of extremism

Dutch Monk’s samples sent to lab to determine cause of death

Quarantine period to be reviewed

11 Dec, 2020 | 12:36 PM

133 COVID-19 deaths since 04th October in Sri Lanka – NOCPCO

Dietary Guidelines issued for Sri Lankans by MoH & FAO

Committee appointed to probe tremors in the central hills

Committee to probe central hill tremors

11 Dec, 2020 | 09:56 AM

02 COVID-19 deaths confirmed on Thursday (10); total fatalities rise to 146

PM tells IGP to deploy CID to investigate Dutch monk’s death

Sri Lanka tour of South Africa to go ahead

10 Dec, 2020 | 07:30 PM

Award-winning Sri Lankan Sci-fi ‘VIKAARI’ released online on DUST Sci-Fi

MP Sumanthiran questions denial of justice for Attorney-at-Law Hejaaz Hizbullah

Public Officers are bound to protect public property – Attorney General

Public Officers bound to protect public property

10 Dec, 2020 | 03:30 PM

131 COVID-19 deaths since 04th October in Sri Lanka – NOCPCO

697 COVID-19 cases on Wednesday (10), 357 from Colombo

Do not let COVID hinder implementation of education plans – President

COVID-19 should not hinder education plans

10 Dec, 2020 | 10:25 AM

24 hour water cut for multiple areas in Colombo – NWS&DB

(VIDEO) ‘Be Cool, Don’t be offended’; Former Justice Minister tells successor

Limited movement during festive season; request from the Health Minister

Limited movement during festive season; DGHS

09 Dec, 2020 | 06:31 PM

Fitch Downgrades Sri Lanka Insurance’s IFS to ‘CCC+’ on Sovereign Downgrade

COVID-19 bodies not claimed by families can be cremated; AG tells DG Health

Every citizen should be proud to call themselves Sri Lankan; MP Shanakiyan

Don't believe everything fed by Politicians

09 Dec, 2020 | 02:44 PM

Mahendran Extradition : Singapore AG sought clarification, Justice Minister

Special COVID-19 Treatment Centres for Prison Inmates – NOCPCO Task Force

‘I was interdicted when plans were in place to arrest Zaharan’; Nalaka De Silva

Undue influence on TID probe revealed at PCoI

09 Dec, 2020 | 10:39 AM

President Gotabaya Rajapaksa calls on people to oppose corruption

Expressway Investment Company an attempt to privatize SL road network

All members of the Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka resign

Mass resignation at PUCSL

08 Dec, 2020 | 07:28 PM

Expert committee to conduct postmortem on dead Mahara prisoners

Final Report by PCoI on Political Victimization handed over to President

Fitch Downgrades Bank of Ceylon to 'CCC'

08 Dec, 2020 | 03:25 PM

371 COVID-19 cases reported from Colombo on Monday (07)

Sri Lanka’s largest Wind Power Farm ‘Thambapavani’ added to the National Grid

Cabinet paper produced to commute death sentence to life in prison

1000 imprisoned for drug offenses to be released

08 Dec, 2020 | 11:06 AM

Fingerprints of deceased Mahara Inmates sent to Criminal Records Division

02 confirmed COVID-19 deaths reported on Monday (08).

300 soldiers lost their lives during 2009 ceasefire; says Sarath Fonseka

2009 ceasefire cost 300 lives; Fonseka

07 Dec, 2020 | 08:07 PM

All prisoners under death sentence will have their sentence reduced to 20 years

SJB stages silent protest against oppression

Mahara Prison Riot Interim Report submitted

07 Dec, 2020 | 05:11 PM

Night racers to be arrested from today – Police

18,000 kg of drugs seized in Sri Lanka so far this year

O/L Examination in March 2021

07 Dec, 2020 | 11:26 AM

Report by PCoI on Political Victimization to be given to President on Monday (07)

National Fertilizer Secretariat in hot water over subsidy scandal

Sri Lanka records three more COVID-19 deaths

06 Dec, 2020 | 10:46 PM

Isolation status lifted for multiple areas from Monday (07); FULL LIST

07 COVID-19 fatalities confirmed on Saturday (05); death toll rises to 137

Applications for Grade 06 admission now available

05 Dec, 2020 | 12:11 PM

Departure terminal at BIA open for visitors

Island-wide river pollution to be addressed ; Project to commence in January 2021

Mahendran extradition request pending response: AG

04 Dec, 2020 | 08:22 PM

Sri Lanka confirms two deaths due to Cyclone Burevi

Sajith opposes Speaker’s attempt to expunge comment in Parliament

Minister issues warning to TUs that attempt to perform opposition’s role

Election aimed recruitment is futile : Rohitha

04 Dec, 2020 | 05:02 PM

Case against cremation of dead Mahara prisoners, postponed to 11th Dec.

COVID-19 patient who spat on PHI’s face, arrested and remanded

Police to call for expert report on medication at Mahara Prison Infirmary

56 statements recorded on Mahara Prison Riot

04 Dec, 2020 | 11:32 AM

Human rights study exposes “inhumane” conditions in prisons

Cyclone Burevi; 2467 structures across 12 districts damaged

Parliamentary Council ratifies President’s nominations

President's nominations ratified by PC

03 Dec, 2020 | 05:05 PM

Cyclone Burevi leaves one missing, four injured

Mahara Prison inmate arrested after escaping from hospital

‘BUREVI’ is gradually moving away from the island

03 Dec, 2020 | 12:09 PM

O/L Examination likes in March of 2021 ; Education Minister

Matale Mayor removed following an inquiry by Governor

Mahara Prison Riot : CID records statements from 26 people

Statements recorded from 26 people on Prison Riot

03 Dec, 2020 | 10:29 AM

LIVE BLOG : Cyclone Burevi to make landfall in Sri Lanka’s Eastern Coast

Strong winds expected as Cyclone Burevi to make landfall in SL

WARNING : Cyclonic Storm “BUREVI” to make landfall in Sri Lanka today (02)

“BUREVI” to make landfall in SL today (02)

02 Dec, 2020 | 06:19 AM

RED ALERT Warning for Cyclonic Storm “BUREVI”

04 COVID-19 deaths confirmed on Tuesday (01); death toll rises to 122

Supreme Court rejects petitions against COVID-19 cremations

SC rejects petitions against COVID-19 cremations

01 Dec, 2020 | 07:46 PM

President appoints new judges to the Supreme Court & Court of Appeal

Death toll from Mahara Prison Riots rises to 11; 117 injured

SL looking at India’s digital unified single window clearance system

GoSL to address problems that discourage investors

01 Dec, 2020 | 05:37 PM

Ex-Prison Chief Anuruddha Sampayo & others indicted by AG

Sri Lanka’s over-reliance on loans must end; says President

Eastern Province braces for heavy rains; schools closed this week

Eastern Province braces for heavy rains & floods

01 Dec, 2020 | 02:41 PM

Cyclone Burevi to Cross Sri Lanka’s east tomorrow

O/L Examination further postponed; Education Minister

Committee to investigate irregularities in the Grand Hyatt Project.

Grand Hyatt Project to be investigated

01 Dec, 2020 | 11:46 AM

Cyclone to cross eastern coast of Sri Lanka on 02nd Dec.; Met Department

CID investigating Mahara Prison Riot; 107 prisoners injured in total

Main suspect in Ranjan Silva's killing arrested

01 Dec, 2020 | 09:57 AM

02 COVID-19 deaths confirmed on Monday (30), death toll rises to 118

Govt. deprived of more than Rs 3 bn revenue due to dishonoured cheques

Cabinet meets through video technology

30 Nov, 2020 | 09:36 PM

Low pressure system in Bay of Bengal likely to intensify into a cyclonic storm

IGP instructs CID to investigate the Mahara Prison Riot

Defence Secretary instructs IGP to probe Mahara Prison unrest

Defence Sec. directs IGP to probe prison riot

30 Nov, 2020 | 05:16 PM

Colombo HC lifts travel ban on Basil Rajapaksa

Mahara Prison Riots : 08 prisoners dead and 50 injured

Basil Rajapaksa & 03 others acquitted and released

Basil Rajapaksa acquitted and released

30 Nov, 2020 | 10:42 AM

06 prisoners dead and over 02 dozen injured in Mahara Prison violence

Several dead and scores injured in Mahara Prison violence; fire rages within prison walls

07 COVID-19 deaths confirmed on Sunday (29); raising death toll in SL to 116

COVID-19 death toll in SL rises to 116

29 Nov, 2020 | 09:52 PM

Mahara Prison Unrest : 01 Prisoner dead & 03 Injured, STF on site to tighten security

487 people tested positive for COVID-19 on Saturday (28)

Schools in Dambulla closed for a week

29 Nov, 2020 | 01:34 PM

Multiple Police areas in Colombo & Gampaha released from isolation

02 COVID-19 deaths reported on Saturday (28)

Sri Lanka, India & the Maldives agree to strengthen cooperation on Maritime Security

4th NSA Level Trilateral Meeting

28 Nov, 2020 | 07:14 PM

‘Gammadda Vijey’- the miracle slinger playing for Jaffna Stallions

PNB investigating SL fishermen nabbed with heroin in Indian waters

Indian National Security Adviser Ajit Doval in SL for Trilateral Meeting

Ajit Doval in Colombo for Trilateral Meeting

27 Nov, 2020 | 12:01 PM

C. D. Wickramaratne is the new Inspector General of Police

Sri Lankans successfully evacuated from war zone in Tigray, Ethiopia

COVID-19 death toll rises to 99 with 03 confirmed deaths on Thursday (26)

COVID-19 death toll in SL rises to 99

26 Nov, 2020 | 11:32 PM

MTV Channel PVT LTD to counter-sue George Steuart Health PVT LTD

Russian to further enhance cooperation with Sri Lanka – Putin

CEB considering brick production using fly-ash from Norochcholai

Involve CEA in Environment Assessment; COPE to CEB

26 Nov, 2020 | 01:10 PM

COPE to meet online for the first time on Thursday (26)

New Cabinet & State Minister sworn in : PMD

Colpetty Crimes OIC dies following sudden illness

26 Nov, 2020 | 10:52 AM

Aerial observations to curb deforestation – Defence Secretary

$1,200 to return home; Sri Lankan Migrant Workers trapped in Lebanon

Multiple areas placed in isolation

25 Nov, 2020 | 07:21 PM

2019 April Attacks orchestrated by foreign force; Sirisena tells PCoI

100kg heroin seized from Sri Lankan boat by Indian Coast Guard

AG meets MEPA & Experts to discuss claim from MT New Diamond

Crucial meeting at AGs Dept on New Diamond claim

25 Nov, 2020 | 02:18 PM

Shani Abeysekera exposed to COVID-19; transferred for treatment

Protest continues against moving inmates to undergo quarantine in Angunukolapelessa

Severe Cyclonic Storm “NIVAR” to further intensify

25 Nov, 2020 | 11:31 AM

Assault on Female Employee : Chief Engineer Arrested

NWSDB and CEB will not suspend services in isolated areas due to delayed payments

04 COVID-19 deaths reported on Tuesday (24)

24 Nov, 2020 | 10:09 PM

Video of assault on female employee sparks social media outrage

Drug trafficking Police Narcotic Bureau officers further remanded

'Pillayan' granted bail in Pararajasingham murder

24 Nov, 2020 | 02:33 PM

CA quashes summons on Gotabaya Rajapaksa over Lalith – Kugan cases

AGs Dept make submissions at Mullaithivu MC against Mahaviru Memo

COVID-19 cases in prisons rises to 717

24 Nov, 2020 | 11:42 AM

Protest against bringing inmates to undergo quarantine in Angunukolapelessa

62 arrested for failing to adhere to quarantine regulations

Rs. 04 Bn deposited in Hizbullah’s accounts; expose’ at PCoI

Hizbullah testifies at PCoI on April Attacks

24 Nov, 2020 | 10:29 AM

03 COVID-19 deaths reported on Monday (23); death toll rises to 90

12,095 PCR tests on Sunday; 4,501 persons in 42 tri service-managed QCs

Low depression in Bay of Bengal can turn into cyclonic storm

EXTREME WEATHER ALERT

23 Nov, 2020 | 02:16 PM

Appoint Ranil to National MP seat; UNP representatives made a request

Online registration for universities begins – UGC

Police on stand-by to assist re-opening schools

23 Nov, 2020 | 10:14 AM

04 COVID-19 deaths reported on Sunday (22), death toll rises to 87

Several isolated areas in WP to be released tomorrow (23): NOCPCO

Sri Lankan born medical professional at the forefront of COVID-19 vaccine development

SL born Doctor in Oxford Vaccine Group

21 Nov, 2020 | 09:39 PM

257 new COVID-19 cases confirmed today (21)

Second reading of 2021 Budget passed with a majority of 99 votes

Powers vested in DG of Archaeology, transferred

21 Nov, 2020 | 02:13 PM

International drug traffickers connected to Weligama Heroin bust: DIG Ajith Rohana

100kg of heroin seized in Weligama

Jaffna HC dismissed 04 petitions filed against Police on Mahaviru Memo

Jaffna HC dismissed 04 petitions against Police

20 Nov, 2020 | 03:56 PM

Govt. focused on paying troll farms and not for vaccines; Sajith Premadasa

“Sri Lanka does not need COVID vaccine right now”; Vasudeva

Decision to reopen schools made in consultation with stakeholders

Education Min. defends decision to reopen schools

20 Nov, 2020 | 02:08 PM

305 COVID-19 cases reported from Colombo on Thursday (19) – NOCPCO

Mobile Clinics & Special Ambulance service for lock-down areas

Import restrictions to be reviewed; FM tells EU Ambassadors

Import restrictions to be reviewed; Foreign Min.

20 Nov, 2020 | 10:38 AM

COVID-19 infected mother & son leave IDH without authorization

COVID-19 death toll in SL rises to 73 following 04 deaths reported on Thursday (19)

Rapid Antigen Test is not a substitute for the PCR test; GMOA

Rapid Antigen Test not substitute for PCR

19 Nov, 2020 | 06:57 PM

Over 800 cops exposed to COVID-19; SL Police says spread controlled

President in Parliament for Second Reading of the 2021 Budget.

“We need investments: not loans” President tells Chinese Ambassador

"We need investments: not loans", says President

19 Nov, 2020 | 03:07 PM

Schools to re-open on 23rd Nov., excluding in W/Province & lock-down areas

Lalith Weeratunga and Anusha Palpita acquitted in Sil Cloth case

Wrongdoers will be brought before the law irrespective of their social status

Yardstick of success or failure is public opinion

18 Nov, 2020 | 09:18 PM

‘Hands off the media’, warns the Opposition Leader

Government inherited a failed governance structure; PM

Prisoner who broke out of the Old Bogambara Prison, arrested

Prison escapee arrested following manhunt

18 Nov, 2020 | 05:31 PM

Dr. Anil Jasinghe set to return to combat COVID-19

President marks 01 year in office; will address the nation on Wednesday

Bogambara Prison Break: 01 Dead, 03 Injured and 01 Missing

Bogambara Prison Break: Manhunt to locate escapee

18 Nov, 2020 | 10:49 AM

Minor tremor experienced in Digana on Wednesday (18)

COVID-19 deaths rise in Sri Lanka with 05 deaths on Tuesday (17)

Key take aways from the 2021 Budget

17 Nov, 2020 | 08:01 PM

VAT unchanged for businesses with turnover of over Rs. 25 mn per month

Live Blog: Budget 2021 – Live updates

Voluntary Retirement Scheme of Sri Lankan Airlines Ltd., approved

Over 500 UL workers to retire within next 03 years

17 Nov, 2020 | 11:51 AM

3,281 people in 33 tri service-managed QCs are still in quarantine

1.5% of the total prison population in Sri Lanka exposed to COVID-19

Another 85 Sri Lankans return to the island

17 Nov, 2020 | 10:06 AM

03 COVID-19 deaths reported and Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 death toll rises to 61

Another Covid vaccine breakthrough; Moderna reveals product is 94.5% effective

2021 Appropriation Bill will be presented on Tuesday (17)

2021 Appropriation Bill to be presented on Tuesday

16 Nov, 2020 | 03:58 PM

02 Female Officers commissioned as Pilots for the 01st time in SLAF history

Clearing Kallaru in Wilpattu is illegal; COA rules against Bathiudeen

Mobile Medical Clinics for lock-down residents

16 Nov, 2020 | 10:49 AM

Separate facilities to treat COVID-19 infected prisoners

COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 58, with 05 deaths reported on Sunday (15)

COVID-19 cases from Sri Lankan prisons surge

15 Nov, 2020 | 02:59 PM

Additional hospitals to treat COVID-19 patients

Several more areas in Colombo including Fort & Slave Island isolated

Suspect arrested over fake news on COVID-19 deaths: DIG Ajith Rohana

One arrested over fake news on COVID-19 deaths

14 Nov, 2020 | 11:26 AM

Senior Journalist & Veteran Artiste Sydney Chandrasekara passes away

Sri Lanka exceeds 16,000 COVID-19 cases: 468 new cases confirmed on Friday (13)

05 COVID-19 deaths reported on Friday (13) in Sri Lanka

COVID-19 deaths in SL rise to 53

13 Nov, 2020 | 07:33 PM

Foreign Ministry cautions Sri Lankan travellers over payment scams

60 port workers exposed to COVID-19 to-date; Shipping Ops delayed

CID investigation social media posts on people dropping dead

CID probing claims on people dropping dead

13 Nov, 2020 | 05:58 PM

People with chronic diseases must continue taking their medicine

Due process violated in porting Rapid Antigen Test Kits; says Opposition

Lock-down & Quarantine Order will be lifted after review

COVID-19 situation in SL will be analysed

13 Nov, 2020 | 01:25 PM

COVID-19 may not be cause for people dropping dead; Dr. Jayaruwan Bandara

Repatriation of Sri Lankans to resume next week

07 more arrested from lock-down areas following aerial surveillance op

aerial surveillance op leads to 07 more arrests

13 Nov, 2020 | 12:16 PM

MPs sign letter requesting Basil Rajapaksa to enter Parliament

‘Made in Sri Lanka’ UniCOLT Vehicles to be Manufactured at SLEME Workshop

(VIDEO) Eyes in the Sky – SLAF operation to monitor quarantine violators

SLAF op to monitor quarantine violators (VIDEO)

12 Nov, 2020 | 07:19 PM

15 arrested from lock-down areas following drone monitoring op

2020 Budget passed in Parliament without a vote

15th Drone Regiment of Sri Lanka Artillery Inaugurated (VIDEO)

New Drone Regiment for Sri Lanka Army

12 Nov, 2020 | 05:21 PM

02 COVID-19 deaths reported in Sri Lanka on Thursday (12)

Guideline issued for the disposal of masks, gloves etc., – CEA

All foreign currency debt dues for 2020 settled

12 Nov, 2020 | 01:44 PM

Sri Lanka Police clarifies reports on police officers infected with COVID-19

People who exited WP will be placed in quarantine – Police

Old Bogambara prisoners protest on roof demanding PCR tests (VIDEO)

Prisoners protest demanding PCR tests

12 Nov, 2020 | 10:45 AM

635 COVID-19 cases were reported on Wednesday (11)

46th COVID-19 death in Sri Lanka was a resident from Imbulgoda

45th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

11 Nov, 2020 | 09:18 PM

Exiting the Western Province prohibited with immediate effect

CHEC project workers exposed to COVID-19, says Port City Colombo

02 more people died of COVID-19 in Sri Lanka; death toll rises to 44

COVID-19 deaths in SL rise to 44

11 Nov, 2020 | 04:19 PM

SL born Quadriplegic Doctor is Queensland’s Australian of the Year

42nd COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

Celebrate Diwali indoors, urges Nuwara Eliya District Secretary

Celebrate Diwali indoors, urges N'Eliya GA

11 Nov, 2020 | 01:56 PM

Manning Market will be shifted to Peliyagoda from 16th November

Special Ambulance Service For Lock-down Areas

430 COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday (10)

11 Nov, 2020 | 09:02 AM

41st COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

Bus fares to increase with effect from midnight, subject to conditions

Unidentified male among the latest COVID-19 victims

COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 40

10 Nov, 2020 | 05:15 PM

Navy seizes stock of Kerala cannabis worth over Rs. 31 Mn

2,362 people undergoing quarantine 27 tri service-managed QCs

Paddy stocks to be sold via Sathosa

10 Nov, 2020 | 11:56 AM

DGHS authorized officer to permit travel in lock-down areas

DGHS approval required for essential workers to exit isolated zones

36th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

09 Nov, 2020 | 11:29 PM

Angulana North & South placed in isolation

WHO agrees to provide COVID-19 vaccine to 20% of SL population.

Guidelines to address prison overcrowding

09 Nov, 2020 | 04:37 PM

Several Committees in Parliament will meet on Monday (09)

MT New Diamond reaches the UAE; cargo of crude to be removed

35th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

08 Nov, 2020 | 10:09 PM

FAQs on how to operate after quarantine is lifted clarified by police

BOI & EDB projects in isolated areas permitted to operate

No-one is permitted to exit isolated areas; Police

08 Nov, 2020 | 03:37 PM

Minimum staff to report to State Institutions, Work from Home to continue

Quarantine Curfew for the Western Province & other areas will be lifted tomorrow

COVID-19 death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 34

07 Nov, 2020 | 09:24 PM

Sri Lanka to receive antigen test kits from WHO on Sunday

Seven inmates at Bogambara prison test positive for COVID-19

30th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

06 Nov, 2020 | 11:56 PM

News 1st marks 25 years of serving the people

More prisoners test positive for COVID-19

More contacts of Peliyagoda Cluster test positive for COVID-19

COVID-19 cases on the rise

06 Nov, 2020 | 07:03 PM

Badugama New Settlement area removed from isolated areas list

82 garbage-filled freight containers to be shipped back to the UK

05 COVID-19 deaths reported in Sri Lanka

05 Nov, 2020 | 06:27 PM

Lanka Premier League to go ahead after authorities give green light

Self-Quarantine should be strictly monitored after curfew is lifted – President

138 COVID-19 cases from the Colombo Municipality

05 Nov, 2020 | 03:17 PM

COVID-19 infiltrates Welikada Prison; several inmates test positive

Pharmaceutical Society introduces hotline to assist COVID-19 cases

Central Mail Exchange closed until further notice

COVID-19 cases reported from Central Mail Exchange

05 Nov, 2020 | 12:03 PM

Country cannot be on lock-down until a cure is discovered; President

Rs. 7.3 Billion spent in October for COVID-19 relief purposes

GMOA resigns from health ministry’s technical committee

GMOA resigns from govt. technical committee

04 Nov, 2020 | 01:07 PM

Sri Lanka’s COVID-19 tally reaches 11,744

23rd COVID-19 death reported in SL; COD ruled as Lung Infection

272 new COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka at 1830 hours (03rd Nov)

COVID-19 cases on the rise

03 Nov, 2020 | 06:53 PM

22nd COVID-19 death reported; COD ruled as COVID-19 Pneumonia

Isurupaya closed following detection of COVID-19 case

Contact Details of Hospitals in WP & Kurunegala

03 Nov, 2020 | 01:46 PM

(VIDEO) Largest whale stranding in Sri Lanka draws epic volunteer rescue effort

Quarantine Curfew Pass application for Industries (Available for Download)

Multiple areas in Kegalle & Kurunegala isolated

02 Nov, 2020 | 10:33 PM

Health Officials revise COVID-19 death toll; Suicide Victim removed from list

(VIDEO) More than 100 whales beached on the Panadura Coast

164 new COVID-19 cases reported at 1700 hours on 02nd Nov.

COVID-19 cases on the rise

02 Nov, 2020 | 05:37 PM

Why was suicide victim added COVID-19 death toll? Epidemiologists Explain

Two-day system to re-open grocery stores & pharmacies not practical

Suicide Victim tests positive for COVID-19

02 Nov, 2020 | 12:26 PM

‘Work From Home’, back for State Institutions in Western Province

21st COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

193 new COVID-19 cases reported on 01st Nov. at 1630 hours

COVID-19 cases continue to rise in Sri Lanka

01 Nov, 2020 | 06:44 PM

Quarantine Curfew re-imposed for the Western Province

Air Marshal Sumangala Dias promoted to the four star rank of Air Chief Marshal

1633 arrested in October for violating quarantine curfew

1633 arrested in Oct. for violating Q/Curfew

01 Nov, 2020 | 10:12 AM

102 new COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka (31st Oct. 2130 hours)

137 new COVID-19 cases reported in Sri Lanka (31st October 1830 hours)

454 people who left the Western Province in Quarantine

454 people who left the W/Province Quarantined

31 Oct, 2020 | 05:20 PM

Current COVID-19 strain different to previous strains; Sri Lankan Researchers reveal details

14-day Quarantine to people who left Western Province; legal action upon return

221 arrested in 24 hours for violating quarantine regulations

221 arrested in 24 hrs for violating curfew

31 Oct, 2020 | 11:48 AM

20th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

Confirmed COVID-19 cases in SL pass 10,000 mark

Legal action against Colpetty wedding party

30 Oct, 2020 | 05:36 PM

No pill given when doing PCR, beware of bogus PHIs; warns police

Special operation to trace people who fled Western Province

586 COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday (29)

30 Oct, 2020 | 10:29 AM

414 new COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday (29) – 1900 hours

20 garbage filled containers to be repatriated to the UK on Friday

Do not visit Nuwara Eliya during long weekend due to COVID-19

Do not visit Nuwara Eliya; District Secretary

29 Oct, 2020 | 03:08 PM

Only essential services to use expressway during quarantine curfew

Parliament will only meet on 03rd Nov, next week due to COVID-19

Mano Ganesan withdraws signature from Duminda Silva’s release petition

Mano withdraws signature from petition

29 Oct, 2020 | 01:06 PM

SJB tells speaker to allocate separate seating for 09 expelled MPs

20th Amendment becomes the Law of the country

Restrictions imposed on all isolated villages in Kalutara, except for one, lifted

Restrictions eased in Kalutara

29 Oct, 2020 | 11:57 AM

COVID-19 cases pass 9,000 mark with 335 new cases on Wednesday

211 new COVID-19 cases reported at 1900 hours on Wednesday (28)

Don’t leave Western Province before Quarantine Curfew is in effect

Don't leave WP before Quarantine Curfew

28 Oct, 2020 | 06:48 PM

Sri Lanka not in a debt trap though China helped develop infrastructure; President

‘AlienVsPredator’ : China hits back at Mike Pompeo’s comments

Pompeo calls China ‘Predator’, says US come as a friend and partner (VIDEO)

Mike Pompeo says China is a Predator

28 Oct, 2020 | 03:05 PM

Quarantine Curfew for the entire Western Province from 29th Oct.

US Secretary of State meets President Rajapaksa

April Attacks PCoI sessions postponed

28 Oct, 2020 | 08:39 AM

Quarantine curfew in four more police jurisdictions

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in Sri Lanka for official visit

293 new COVID-19 cases reported on Tuesday (27) at 1800 hours

COVID-19 cases on the rise

27 Oct, 2020 | 06:24 PM

Bail rejected for Rishad Bathiudeen; MP returned to remand custody

17th COVID-19 Death Reported in Sri Lanka

Protest opposite US Embassy against Mike Pompeo’s visit

Protest against Mike Pompeo's visit to SL

27 Oct, 2020 | 10:33 AM

Pardon Duminda, Tamil political prisoners – Mano Ganesan

Sri Lanka records 541 COVID-19 infections on Monday

280 new COVID-19 cases reported

26 Oct, 2020 | 07:13 PM

Close contacts of COVID-19 cases to be quarantined at home

Police & CPSTL join to disinfect public places in Colombo

10 cases from Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children

26 Oct, 2020 | 03:15 PM

SL on the verge of entering community stage of COVID-19; warns GMOA

Transportation Services in Colombo restricted

16th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

25 Oct, 2020 | 10:59 PM

348 COVID-19 cases reported as at 2130 hours on 25th October

Over 200 new COVID-19 cases reported from Minuwangoda & Peliyagoda clusters

Counsel object naming Patali as respondent in Gammanpila’s complaint

Gammanpila's complaint examined at PCoI

25 Oct, 2020 | 04:04 PM

Food Outlets & Pharmacies to re-open in Gampaha on Monday

Quarantine Curfew for multiple areas in Colombo from Sunday evening

Properly cooked fish do not carry the virus

25 Oct, 2020 | 11:32 AM

Public in Quarantine Curfew areas can contact designated officers to address issues; Police

More than 4000 COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda and Peliyagoda clusters

Curfew imposed in six police jurisdictions

24 Oct, 2020 | 09:39 PM

Curfew in Gothatuwa, Mulleriyawa from 7 pm today

866 COVID-19 cases reported on Friday (23); Over 60% from Peliyagoda Fish Market

Quarantine curfew imposed in Dematagoda, Maradana

23 Oct, 2020 | 09:46 PM

609 new COVID-19 cases reported; 496 from Peliyagoda Fish Market

Naseer Ahamad offered Rs.20/- for supporting 20A

Diana Gamage defends decision to support 20A

23 Oct, 2020 | 05:38 PM

45 Custom Officers Quarantined; COVID-19 scare closes Galle Post Office

COVID-19 patient who escaped from hospital located

AG directs police to conduct criminal inquiry on Aranthalawa Bhikku Massacre

Criminal Investigation on Aranthalawa Massacre

23 Oct, 2020 | 03:17 PM

Zaharan’s wife testifies for the first time after 17 months in detention

More than 400,000 PCR tests carried out so far in Sri Lanka

COVID-19 patient escapes from Kosgama Hospital

23 Oct, 2020 | 11:20 AM

Beruwala Fisheries Harbour Closed

More than 300 COVID-19 cases on Thursday; All from Minuwnagoda Cluster

20th Amendment to the Constitution passed in Parliament

20th Amendment Passed

22 Oct, 2020 | 09:37 PM

No islandwide curfew : Army Commander

Second Reading on 20A passed with a majority in Parliament

14th COVID-19 death reported in Sri Lanka

22 Oct, 2020 | 06:34 PM

Death Sentence leads to verbal spar between Justice Minister & Opposition Leader

Driver’s license validity period extended by three months

If you visited the Peliyagoda Fish Market in the past 07 days, visit a PHI

Those who visited Peliyagoda Fish Market visit PHI

22 Oct, 2020 | 04:02 PM

50 new COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda Cluster

Quarantine Curfew for Kotahena from 06:00 PM on Thursday (22)

Two Customs Inspectors tested positive for COVID-19

Two Customs Inspectors exposed to COVID-19

22 Oct, 2020 | 03:08 PM

Zaharan Hashim’s wife at PCoI on April Attacks for the first time

(VIDEO) Rishad Bathiudeen comes to Parliament in PPE

Clause in 20A regarding Dual Citizens will remain

22 Oct, 2020 | 11:47 AM

Leftist faction in govt. oppose amending Dual Citizenship law via 20A

Consular Services at Foreign Ministry Suspended

Quarantine Curfew for multiple areas in Colombo

22 Oct, 2020 | 08:10 AM

U.S. Secretary of State – Mike Pompeo to come to Sri Lanka to achieve common Indo-Pacific goals

Don’t make Mahinda Rajapaksa a peon; Sajith Premadasa tells Ali Sabry

COVID-19 numbers in Sri Lanka on the rise, with 109 cases on Wednesday(21)

COVID-19 numbers in SL continue to rise

21 Oct, 2020 | 05:11 PM

Who is permitted to travel during Quarantine Curfew?; Clarification from Police

Quarantine Curfew for Gampaha District

Peliyagoda Fish Market closed

21 Oct, 2020 | 12:14 PM

Indictments handed over to Ex-Minister Patali Champika Ranawaka

Debate on 20th Amendment to the Constitution underway

SJB motorcade against 20A reaches Parliament

21 Oct, 2020 | 09:49 AM

Minuwangoda cluster continues to grow with 180 new cases on Tuesday(20)

Mother and Child test positive for COVID-19 at Lady Ridgeway Hospital

More hospitals to be allocated to treat COVID-19 cases

More hospitals to treat COVID-19 cases

20 Oct, 2020 | 04:02 PM

Health Minister clashes with Opposition Leader over ‘Public Place’ (VIDEO)

60 new COVID-19 cases were reported from Minuwangoda cluster

Quarantine curfew for Kuliyapitiya and 04 other police areas

Quarantine curfew for 05 new police areas

20 Oct, 2020 | 02:43 PM

Court orders to hand-over Madush’s body to legally married wife

US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo will be in Sri Lanka on 28th Oct.

Several articles in 20A inconsistent with constitution; SC determination

Some 20A articles inconsistent with constitution

20 Oct, 2020 | 10:40 AM

SC position on 20A to be presented to Parliament – Speaker

‘Makandure Madush’ killed in Maligawatte shootout

More than 15,000 were aware of Zaharan’s plans of an attack; Ex-SIS Chief reveals it all

Over 15,000 were aware of Zaharan's attack plan

20 Oct, 2020 | 12:37 AM

Provision on Audits in 19A to be retained; Wimal Weerawansa

40 new COVID-19 cases reported (19 Oct.); Minuwangoda cluster grows

Groceries and Pharmacies in Quarantine Curfew areas to re-open

Groceries and Pharmacies to re-open

19 Oct, 2020 | 06:41 PM

Rishad Bathiudeen remanded by Fort Magistrate’s Court

AG told CID to have Rishad under surveillance before directing for arrest

07 people arrested for assisting Rishad Bathiudeen to evade arrest

07 arrested for harboring Rishad Bathiudeen

19 Oct, 2020 | 03:09 PM

47 new COVID-19 cases from the Minuwangoda cluster

Public Transport services suffer losses due to rise in COVID-19

This week is crucial to prevent the spread of COVID-19, warns Army Commander

This week is crucial,warns Army Commander

19 Oct, 2020 | 12:09 PM

COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda cluster rises to 2077

Ayurveda introduces multiple herbal drugs to fight corona-virus

CBSL approves 61,907 Loans through COVID-19 Renaissance Facility

Rs. 178 billion worth loans approved

19 Oct, 2020 | 10:26 AM

Rishad Bathiudeen arrested by CID

16 officers from Police Post in Armor Street quarantined

Former IGP says there are undisclosed events surrounding 2019 Attacks

Startling Revelations at PCoI - 2019 April Attacks

18 Oct, 2020 | 11:09 PM

Examination invigilator arrested for answering question paper of a student at an Advanced Level examination center

73 new COVID-19 cases were reported from the Minuwangoda Cluster

Jacinda Ardern wins second term

17 Oct, 2020 | 02:59 PM

CID gets new Director; 08 SSPs & 04 ASPs transferred with immediate effect

Repatriation process of Sri Lankans to commence next week

Zaharan Hashim planned to use 20 suicide bombers; Witness tells PCoI

Zaharan planned to launch three waves of attacks

16 Oct, 2020 | 07:52 PM

110 COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda cluster (1900 hours)

More than 100 CMC members & staff undergo PCR test

Minuwangoda cluster increases with 61 new cases (1430 hours)

Minuwangoda COVID-19 cluster grows

16 Oct, 2020 | 03:16 PM

20A creates arbitrary executive, weak cabinet ; Theros tell President

Petition filed countering Riyad’s petition with Court of Appeal

Wanted Criminal ‘Katta’ Kamini arrested; Reportedly linked with Dawood Ibrahim

Wanted Criminal ‘Katta’ Kamini arrested in India

16 Oct, 2020 | 11:28 AM

Two dead in Kandy elevator tragedy

Prisoners can now make phone-calls to their families

74 COVID-19 cases on Thursday(15); 68 from Minuwangoda cluster

Minuwangoda COVID-19 cluster grows

16 Oct, 2020 | 10:31 AM

Covid-19 (Preventive Measures) Regulations Extraordinary Gazette issued

‘Podi Lassie’ handed over to the CID for 90 Days

Staff member attached to CMC exposed to COVID-19

15 Oct, 2020 | 07:29 PM

Grocery Shops and Pharmacies to re-open on Friday (16)

SIS Director never mentioned foreign intelligence; Ex-President

Gazette on Quarantine Regulations Today

15 Oct, 2020 | 05:42 PM

49 new COVID-19 cases reported on Thursday (15) – Army Commander

Officers who failed to prevent attacks should be held responsible; Ex-President

1,723 COVID-19 positive cases reported from Minuwangoda factory

132 COVID-19 cases reported on Wednesday (14)

15 Oct, 2020 | 11:25 AM

MT New Diamond skipper fined Rs. 12 Million

Life in Prison for three defendants for heroin peddling

113 new COVID-19 cases reported (1930 hours) – Army Commander

Minuwangoda cluster climbs to over 1700 cases

14 Oct, 2020 | 07:53 PM

Ex-Min. Rishad Missing & Multiple Police teams deployed to arrest him

Quarantine Curfew for Katuanayake Police Jurisdiction

A/Level student exposed to COVID-19

14 Oct, 2020 | 05:49 PM

Ship them back! Appeal Court orders CEA to send back garbage containers

(VIDEO) Tea pluckers crushed to death in Balangoda

COVID-19 cases reported from 21 districts

14 Oct, 2020 | 09:57 AM

COVID-19 cases in Minuwangoda cluster tops 1500

Import Tax on multiple essential items lifted

AG directs Police to arrest Rishad Bathiudeen

13 Oct, 2020 | 05:39 PM

Warrant not necessary to arrest Rishad Bathiudeen; Court tells CID

AG directs Acting IGP to arrest MP Rishad Bathiudeen

Random PCR tests to be carried out amidst surge in COVID-19 cases

Random PCR tests to be carried out in SL

13 Oct, 2020 | 12:21 PM

Multiple events led to the 2019 April 21st Attacks – Ranjith Madduma Bandara

ETI Inquiry Report to be sent to AG to institute legal action

Home delivery of medicine begins today

13 Oct, 2020 | 10:18 AM

NOCPCO Task Force recommends Quarantine Curfew at Police Div. on case by case evaluation

Riyad Bathiudeen was released by CID on unjustifiable grounds; AG

Isolated areas in Mannar re-opened; Army Commander

12 Oct, 2020 | 06:22 PM

No decision on island-wide lock-down; Health Ministry

20A leads to tribal society, Amarapura-Ramanna sects say

SriLankan Cargo operations worker tests positive for COVID-19

UL Cargo worker tests positive for COVID-19

12 Oct, 2020 | 02:18 PM

Outlets in areas under quarantine curfew to remain closed for three days

Over 330,000 PCR tests conducted in Sri Lanka thus far – NOCPCO

PNB Officer stashed a bag full of cash at a Sergeant’s house before surrendering

13 drug trafficking PNB officers further remanded

12 Oct, 2020 | 12:01 PM

A/Level exam begins under strict health guidelines

MEPA probing deaths of marine mammals; suspects New Diamond oil leak

More than 120 COVID-19 cases reported on Sunday

11 Oct, 2020 | 10:37 PM

COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda cluster continues to rise

Two villages in Mannar placed under lockdown; Army Commander

China provides Sri Lanka a grant of Rs. 16.5 Bn

11 Oct, 2020 | 05:58 PM

06-month prison term for violators of COVID-19 health regulations: Min. Pavithra Wanniarachchi

Student at Kelaniya University confirmed COVID-19 positive

Grade 05 scholarship examination takes place today

11 Oct, 2020 | 07:49 AM

105 COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday (10) – 02 Sri Lankan Seafarers among them

103 new COVID-19 cases reported on Saturday(10)

03 National Hospital staff test positive

10 Oct, 2020 | 07:20 PM

119 COVID-19 cases unaccounted for in Gampaha; District Secretary

Submit to PCR test if you met an apparel worker from Minuwangoda Cluster

Ministry of Indigenous Medicine produces drugs to combat COVID-19

Indigenous Medicine to combat COVID-19

10 Oct, 2020 | 03:01 PM

If SC letter is determination on 20A, it would be announced in Parliament on 20th; Speaker

Another COVID-19 case detected at Lady Ridgeway Hospital for Children

‘As a responsible Army the prime duty is to contribute to national prosperity’; Army Commander

Maintaining military preparedness is critical

10 Oct, 2020 | 10:42 AM

514 Officers & 14,140 Other Ranks in the Sri Lanka Army promoted

Gale-force winds predicted over many areas today: Met. Dept.

35 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Friday (Oct. 09): NOCPCO

35 new COVID-19 cases confirmed on Friday (09)

10 Oct, 2020 | 07:44 AM

COVID-19 cases from Minunwangoda cluster on the rise

AGs clears process of destroying foreign items with suspected contamination

India has no right to interfere with internal affairs; Sarath Weerasekera

Power devolution is dangerous; Sarath Weerasekera

09 Oct, 2020 | 04:44 PM

Chinese delegation assures continuous assistance towards Sri Lanka’s development

AGs Dept. to refrain from meeting public & police officers from areas under curfew

Colombo International Book Fair visitor tested positive for COVID-19

Individual who visited CIBF tests positive

09 Oct, 2020 | 02:44 PM

Committee probing ETI recommends filing criminal case against Director Board

10-month-old infant tested positive for COVID-19, moved for treatment

Pharmacies, supermarkets and other outlets permitted to open in curfew enforces areas

Curfew restrictions eased until 08PM

09 Oct, 2020 | 10:51 AM

91 people arrested for violating quarantine curfew since Sunday

Minuwangoda cluster increases to 1053 cases; Authorities urge to follow guidelines

10 new Corona-virus cases reported from Minuwangoda cluster

COVID-19 cases on the rise

08 Oct, 2020 | 06:35 PM

Pregnant woman who tested positive transferred for treatment

18 year old arrested for posting false information on curfew

Office attached to Parliament in Pelawatte closed due to COVID-19 concerns

Office attached to Parliament closed

08 Oct, 2020 | 05:55 PM

Minuwangoda Police officers quarantined and subject to PCR tests

Follow instructions given by the health authorities, urges President Rajapaksa

CEB recorded mammoth losses from 2015-2019

08 Oct, 2020 | 02:46 PM

All BIA and MRIA staff subject to PRC tests; State Minister D. V. Chanaka

Agricultural goods to be transported via trains after 50 years

MT New Diamond Captain indicted

08 Oct, 2020 | 12:42 PM

‘Pillayan’ testifies for the first time at PCoI probing 2019 April Attacks

Attacks could have been prevented if intel was shared; Ex-STF Chief

16 COVID-19 cases confirmed from other districts

08 Oct, 2020 | 10:21 AM

Several more apparel workers test positive for COVID-19

Brandix says no party from India or any other country had access to Minuwangoda facility

Welisara Brandix worker also tests positive

07 Oct, 2020 | 06:20 PM

Multiple Government Agencies suspend operations due to COVID-19

AG says PS member who is on death-row is disqualified from attending or voting at sittings.

UPDATE: Another Quarantine order issued

07 Oct, 2020 | 04:47 PM

Divulapitiya apparel worker NOT origin of Minuwangoda Brandix cluster

Quarantine order issued for all Minuwangoda Brandix workers

Gr. 05 & A/Level exams will take place as scheduled

Gr. 05 & A/L exams will take place as scheduled

07 Oct, 2020 | 02:25 PM

190 new COVID-19 cases in SL; All from Minuwangoda Brandix Cluster

Quarantine Curfew imposed for Seeduwa Police Jurisdiction

8000 people from Minuwangoda apparel factory cluster moved into quarantine

4000 people in self-quarantine

07 Oct, 2020 | 11:54 AM

Sri Lanka seeks Rs. 1.6 Bn as compensation for shipping containers with garbage

Ambulances directed to residences of COVID-19 cases to be moved for treatment

Quarantine/Police curfew for multiple areas

07 Oct, 2020 | 07:41 AM

Minuwangoda cluster increases to 832 COVID-19 cases (23:00 hours/06th Oct)

‘I was not invited for NSC meeting from October 2018’ ; Ex-PM tells PCoI

Next 48 hours will be crucial and decision will be made thereafter; Keheliya

Next 48 hours are crucial; says Keheliya

06 Oct, 2020 | 06:59 PM

Would bus fares be increased if quarantine regulation remain in place?

139 new COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda Factory cluster

PS Member on death-row requests to attend Pradeshiya Sabha sessions

Death-row politico requests to attend PS session

06 Oct, 2020 | 05:50 PM

BRANDIX OFFICIAL STATEMENT on Minuwangoda COVID-19 cluster

UPDATE: Quarantine Curfew ONLY for 04 Police Jurisdictions

China accuses US Ambassador of violating diplomatic protocols

China accuses US Ambassador of violating protocols

06 Oct, 2020 | 02:50 PM

All Minuwangoda factory workers & families, remain indoors

Police Curfew for Gampaha Police Jurisdiction

More than 200 new COVID-19 cases from Minuwangoda

06 Oct, 2020 | 01:36 PM

Agreement on compensation for marine pollution yet to be reached

Video Trial to commence from prisons; cases of selected inmates will be taken up

All 650 people at the Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre fully recovered ; NOCPCO

7211 people in 79 tri-service-managed QCs

06 Oct, 2020 | 11:20 AM

Wellawatte resident arrested for posting fake content on COVID-19

Another 220 apparel workers test positive as Minuwangoda COVID-19 cluster grows

COVID-19 prevention laws & regulations should be gazetted; President tells Task Force

Random PCR tests across Sri Lanka; President

05 Oct, 2020 | 07:40 PM

Do not be deceived by the false news stating an island-wide curfew

Anyone linked to the Divulapitiya apparel factory must remain at home

Final decision on Gr. 05 Scholarship and A/Level exams tomorrow; Education Minister

Scholarship & A/L to take place as planned,for now

05 Oct, 2020 | 05:53 PM

PCR tests on workers & staff across all factories in the Gampaha ; Health Ministry

SC to direct determination on 20A to Speaker and President

‘Vistas of Prosperity and Splendor’ does not indicate abolishing 19A laws; Wijeyadasa

Wijeyadasa writes to President on 20A

05 Oct, 2020 | 04:35 PM

Dhamma Schools to remain closed until further notice

Visitation suspended across all prisons in the country

Avoid unnecessary gatherings,warns Health Ministry

05 Oct, 2020 | 02:32 PM

69 Apparel workers in Minuwangoda tested positive for COVID-19

New Diamond owners pay Rs. 442 Mn to SL but not for Marine Pollution

If you visited COVID-19 hot-spots last week, immediately consult a doctor

Don't conceal fever-like symptoms: Army Commander

05 Oct, 2020 | 10:15 AM

Police Curfew imposed for Veyangoda with immediate effect

Tuition classes in Colombo & Gampaha suspended until further notice

Port Workers from COVID-19 no-go zone should not report to work; SLPA

Port workers from COVID-19 zones stay at home

04 Oct, 2020 | 08:46 PM

Daughter of COVID-19 apparel worker also tests positive for coronavirus

Violation of Quarantine/Police curfew will result in arrests – Police

Measures underway to locate source from where apparel worker contracted COVID-19

Public urged to desist visiting no-go areas

04 Oct, 2020 | 04:38 PM

No Political deal with Rishad Bathiudeen, says President Rajapaksa

Kelaniya University and several institutes in Gampaha closed: UGC

All schools closed from tomorrow: Ministry of Education

2nd Term School holidays will begin from tomorrow

04 Oct, 2020 | 12:36 PM

Police curfew imposed in Divulapitiya and Minuwangoda Police jurisdictions

COVID-19 case detected from Divulapitiya

New Diamond towed away defying MEPA and AG advice

03 Oct, 2020 | 06:42 PM

CBSL successfully settles $ 01 Bn ISB on behalf of GoSL

MT New Diamond permitted to leave?

How did foreign liquor turn to water at warehouse? Customs launches probe

Customs probing foreign liquor racket

02 Oct, 2020 | 07:06 PM

UPDATE: The background on 20A must be considered; Gamini Marapana PC tells SC

Ex-President feared he would not be able to run for office again; Ex-Sec. Defence tells PCoI

Colombo HC determines case against Johnston cannot be carried forward

Case against Johnston cannot be carried forward;HC

02 Oct, 2020 | 04:44 PM

Warrant issued against Arjuna Ranatunga for failing to appear in court

Sri Lanka Institute of Advanced Technological Education standards to be upgraded

Structural weaknesses & sub-standard material cause of Buwelikada collapse

NBRO says structural fault cause of Kandy collapse

02 Oct, 2020 | 03:24 PM

More than 300 luxury vehicles imported to SL during COVID-19 period

“Content of 20A abhorrent” counsel for the petitioners tell Supreme Court

Scores injured after bus plunges into precipice

02 Oct, 2020 | 11:35 AM

Katana Money Heist : 04 suspects arrested & Rs. 7.2 Mn recovered

US President Donald Trump tweets he and first lady test positive for Covid-19

GAMMADDA & UoM TAKE ROBOTS ON TOUR WITH #TechBusSL

#TeachBusSL - A New Learning Initiative

02 Oct, 2020 | 07:14 AM

Previous govt. responsible over April 21 attacks : Hemasiri

Sri Lanka responds to UN Human Rights Chief’s report

Amendments will be made to 20A at Committee Stage Discussions; Assures Justice Minister

20A not as serious as 1978 constitution

01 Oct, 2020 | 06:29 PM

SIS sent Ex-Police Chief list of Sri Lankans who joined ISIS in 2018

COPE to commence sessions on government bodies from 06th October

06 police teams investigating Katana money heist

01 Oct, 2020 | 04:09 PM

Suspects arrested for attempting to sell Conch Shells (Walampuri) remanded

GoSL loses Rs. 40 million in revenue through foreign liquor re-export scam

‘Many politicians fail due to the actions of their wives,’ – PM Rajapaksa

Politicians fail due to actions of their wives; PM

01 Oct, 2020 | 03:06 PM

Only purchase TRCSL approved mobile phones; Number Portability service to be available soon

Luxury bus driver and conductor arrested for reckless driving in Payagala

President instructs to complete BIA Terminal 02 construction by 2023

BIA Terminal 02 will be upgraded as Smart Terminal

01 Oct, 2020 | 12:43 PM

Sri Lanka committed to protect and sustainably manage natural resources – President

Public & Private trade unions form movement to challenge 20A

Petitioners concerned with AGs document

30 Sep, 2020 | 11:20 PM

Asgiri Chapter concerned with 20th Amendment

Development cooperation is our top most priority – President tells new envoys

Two people arrested for pelting stones at Sajith Premadasa’s meeting

02 arrested for pelting stones at Sajith's meeting

30 Sep, 2020 | 04:05 PM

2021 Budget to be presented on 17th November 2020: State Min. Ajith Nivard Cabraal

4000 factories on the Kelani river banks do not have proper approvals

Govt. to introduce Certificate of Road-worthiness

30 Sep, 2020 | 09:16 AM

New homes for estate workers close their existing line houses

Indian Police tracing Chanuka Thananayake, Angoda Lokka’s aide

New Diamond oil leak affects marine life

29 Sep, 2020 | 12:29 PM

GoSL to introduce amendments to 20A at committee stage discussions; AG tells SC

AKD tells PCoI Ex-PMs statement on National Executive Council, is false

False info being spread on environmental destruction : PMD

False info on environmental destruction : PMD

28 Sep, 2020 | 09:16 PM

CAA raids traders selling coconuts above MRP; State Minister to address measuring issue

MT New Diamond skipper barred from traveling overseas

RTI introduced via 19A to be retained in 20A

28 Sep, 2020 | 03:35 PM

45, 636 individuals sent back home after completing the quarantine period

End of an Era : Tennyson Cooray no more

MT New Diamond Skipper produced in Court

28 Sep, 2020 | 12:09 PM

Traffic Lane Law violators to face fines from today: SL Police

Legal action against traders who sell coconuts at high rates : CAA

21 Freight containers of waste sent to SL in 2017, shipped back to UK: SL Customs

21 Freight containers of waste returned to UK

27 Sep, 2020 | 10:14 AM

Bombings in Western Province could have been prevented : Ex-STF Commandant

MT New Diamond owners agree to settle claim in full

10-hour water cut for Colombo 12, 13, 14 and 15: NWSDB

10-hour water in Colombo: NWSDB

26 Sep, 2020 | 01:36 PM

Consider all the verbal orders as circulars – President

Russian Airline Crew member from Matara does not have COVID-19; Chief Epidemiologist

Justice Minister loses cool following ‘tie-coat’ comment in Parliament

Tie-Coat comment leads to heated argument

25 Sep, 2020 | 07:33 PM

Dehiwala Suicide Bomber met Intel. Agent before detonating vest; Ex-IGP tells PCoI

18 petitions filed challenging 20A; All petitions will be considered on 29th Sept.

"SLFP must prepare itself to re-enter politics"

25 Sep, 2020 | 06:12 PM

‘Podi Lassie’ further remanded; AGs Dept. to indict suspect for making death threats

High Posts Committee approves appointment of 08 new diplomats

Cycle path from Colombo Port City to Diyatha Uyana

25 Sep, 2020 | 03:06 PM

10 hour water cut on Saturday for Colombo 12- 15

05 Judge Bench to consider petitions challenging 20th Amendment

Another Leopard killed; 03 people arrested for attempting to sell Leopard meat

Three arrested for attempting to sell Leopard meat

25 Sep, 2020 | 11:41 AM

SIS and TID Heads had issues among them; Ex-State Defence Minister tells PCoI

Ex-Police Chief holds Ex-President directly responsible for 2019 Terror Attacks

AG submits a further claim of Rs. 100 Million

24 Sep, 2020 | 05:50 PM

Time Keeper arrested for soliciting Rs. 100/- as a bribe

Fish Trader sentenced to death for heroin possession, 22 years after arrest

New Diamond owners agree to settle in full the Interim Claim of Rs. 340 Mn

New Diamond owners agree to settle SL claim

24 Sep, 2020 | 02:35 PM

AG & Acting IGP discuss Action Plan against Money Laundering, and Terrorist Financing

Russian tests positive for COVID-19 in Matara; Immediately directed for treatment

Ex-Governor Keerthi Tennakoon also filed a petition challenging 20A

Ex-Governor also filed petition challenging 20A

24 Sep, 2020 | 02:00 PM

Certain International trade agreements not favourable to Sri Lanka: President

UN’s responsibility is to assist democratically elected governments – President tells UNGA

‘No point to close stable door after horse had bolted’, Bimal warns over 20A

Did the US prepare 20A for SL?

23 Sep, 2020 | 06:18 PM

(VIDEO) Fire engulfs hotel building in Bandarawela Town

Examination Centers to be fumigated to combat dengue ahead of exams

Maithripala Sisisena, Private Secretary & Auxiliary Bishops ordered to appear at PCoI

Ex-President,Secretary & Auxiliary Bishops at PCoI

23 Sep, 2020 | 03:08 PM

CID concludes investigations against Ex-Police Chief & Ex-Defence Secretary

18 COVID-19 cases recover in full and cleared to leave hospital – NOCPCO

Virtual Summit between Prime Ministers of Sri Lanka and India

Sri Lankan & Indian PMs summit on Saturday

23 Sep, 2020 | 01:48 PM

SJB files special determination petition challenging 20A

Ex-President’s Private Secretary & 03 Auxiliary Bishops ordered to appear at PCoI

LRTS temporarily suspended

23 Sep, 2020 | 11:12 AM

SL Embassy in Qatar temporarily closed for two weeks

President to engage in inspection visits to villages to provide swift solutions to issues

Temperance movement in Sri Lanka says NO to marijuana legalization

Temperance Movement says NO Cannabis legalization

22 Sep, 2020 | 10:43 PM

‘Pillayan’ appointed as Co-Chairman of Batticaloa District Coordinating Committee.

Ahtaullah withdraws from Parliament session following criticism on attire

Ex-President’s statement on PCoI witness claims : PCoI to make order on Wednesday

PCoI to issue order on Sirisena's statement

22 Sep, 2020 | 03:44 PM

Cardinal believes justice will be served via PCoI probing April Attacks

Former President & Former Prime Minister to testify at PCoI in October

20A : Draft amendment presented to Parliament amidst objections from Oppositions

Chaos in Parliament as 20A presented

22 Sep, 2020 | 12:42 PM

20A presented to parliament

Ex-President at PCoI

Kandy Tragedy : BASL calls on Sri Lanka Police to conduct proper investigation

BASL calls for investigation on Kandy tragedy

21 Sep, 2020 | 04:37 PM

Committee probing conduct of state banks during last 05 years receives over 100 complaints

“There is no blacklisting in the CRIB & we don’t blacklist the people” : CRIB Director

Bribery cases filed against Ravi Karunanayake and Arjun Aloysius

Bribery cases filed against Ravi K and Arjun A

21 Sep, 2020 | 01:31 PM

Legal action against violators of Traffic Lane Law

Family of three dead in Kandy building collapse; Bodies of parents recovered

Oil slick from MT New Diamond located 02 nautical miles close to distressed tanker

SLAF airdropped dispersant on oil slick

20 Sep, 2020 | 12:22 PM

Sri Lankan Members of Parliament to receive TABS

Coimbatore CB-CID Unit investigating ‘Angoda Lokka’s death also probing SL Police Officer

Infant rescued after Kandy building collapse has died; Search and Rescue continues

Infant rescued after Kandy building collapse dies

20 Sep, 2020 | 09:38 AM

(VIDEO); Infant rescued from the rubble following Kandy building collapse

(VIDEO) Multi-storied building collapses in Kandy – Rescue op underway to locate three people

News 1st clean sweep at the Raigam Awards 2019

19 Sep, 2020 | 09:16 PM

Lab reports of MT New Diamond Oil samples handed over to AG; MEPA

Nuwara Eliya records highest rainfall in the past 24 hours

Rice will be imported to prevent price hike

18 Sep, 2020 | 07:05 PM

No threat was observed in warnings received before bombings; Ex-Defence Secretary tells PCoI

(VIDEO) Sri Lanka’s State Minister of Coconuts goes up tree to address coconut shortage

5895 people placed in 59 tri-service-managed QCs are still in quarantine

262,378 PCR tests carried out in SL so far

18 Sep, 2020 | 05:19 PM

RED ALERT issued for Heavy Rains across many areas in Sri Lanka

COPE, COPA and COPP of 09th Parliament to meet for the first time

CLINTON SCHOOL & GAMMADDA: GLOBAL PARTNERSHIP

18 Sep, 2020 | 10:59 AM

Draft 20A included in 22nd September Parliament Agenda for 01st reading

Lawyer & 04 others arrested for falsifying documents to claim suicide bomber’s property

02 Nautical Mile Oil Slick surrounding MT New Diamond; Summons issued on Captain

Summons issued on MT New Diamond Captain

17 Sep, 2020 | 06:43 PM

Court of Appeal issues notice on 14 SJB representatives including Rohini Kavirathna

‘Podi Lassie’ named as suspect in death threat case; remanded until Sept. 25th

Individual below 18 will be prescribed as a child

17 Sep, 2020 | 04:41 PM

2021 Draft Appropriation Bill in October; Cabinet approves Finance Minister’s proposal

Cabinet nod for international bidding process for 300MW LNG Plant

The Big Screen: ‘VIKAARI’ becomes first Sri Lankan film to premier at LA Screamfest

‘VIKAARI’ to premier at LA Screamfest

17 Sep, 2020 | 11:36 AM

MEPA preparing estimates on marine environment damage caused by MT New Diamond

Angoda Lokka died of heart attack: says Indian CB-CID

Draft 20A report not presented to Cabinet

16 Sep, 2020 | 07:09 PM

AG directs CID to name MT New Diamond Captain as suspect

AG submits interim claim of Rs. 340 Mn to MT New Diamond owners

Don't be conned by online cash prize scams; Police

16 Sep, 2020 | 05:38 PM

Health Minister appoints committee to probe SL Medical Council conduct

ETI & SANASA (Gampaha) depositors voice concerns over fraud

Traffic Lane Law to be strictly enforced from 21st

16 Sep, 2020 | 04:09 PM

Windy and showery condition to enhance this week

Army Commander approves to take over Printing of Driving License at GoSL Request

Central Bank is working out a swap arrangement – Ajith Nivard Cabraal

Central Bank is working on swap arrangement

16 Sep, 2020 | 12:15 PM

PM Committee Report on 20A to be tabled at Cabinet Meeting

Appeals of graduates who failed to qualify for employment program to be considered

6255 people in 59 tri-service-managed QCs

16 Sep, 2020 | 11:13 AM

Traffic Lane Law Violators will be fined Rs. 2,000/- from 17th Sept.

(VIDEO) SLAF Conducts Drone Operations to Assist SL Police to Enforce Traffic Lane Rule

SL must use locational advantage to become world’s leading maritime hub – President

Sri Lanka's ports must develop to a higher level

15 Sep, 2020 | 07:11 PM

Ex- CID officers presented fabricated evidence to AGs Dept; claims Navy Officer

100 year old tree cut down under the guise of renovating agrarian tank in A’pura

6,142 people in 60 tri-service-managed QCs are still in quarantine

03 more expatriates test positive for COVID-19

15 Sep, 2020 | 05:13 PM

Police seek Attorney General advice against ‘Angoda Lokka’

Three-member committee appointed to further probe tremors in Central Hills

PM instructs AG to explore possibility of confiscating the assets of drug traffickers

Assets of drug traffickers to be confiscated

15 Sep, 2020 | 11:56 AM

Report on MT New Diamond Samples to be submitted to the Attorney General

Ruwan Wijewardene elected as UNP Deputy Leader, Ranil W. to remain as leader until 2021

Warrant issued to arrest ring-leader of PNB drug trafficking operation

Warrant issued to arrest PNB drug op leader

14 Sep, 2020 | 05:44 PM

Rear Admiral Kapila Samaraweera appointed as Chief of Staff of the Sri Lanka Navy

UN Human Rights Commissioner concerned over proposed 20th Amendment

13th COVID-19 death reported from Sri Lanka

14 Sep, 2020 | 04:25 PM

11 Infected Inmates from Kandakadu Rehabilitation Centre Still under Treatment – NOCPCO

12 new High Court Judges appointed by President Gotabaya Rajapaksa

25 criminals at ‘Boossa High-Security Prison’ call off hunger strike

25 criminals at ‘Boossa Prison’ call off strike

14 Sep, 2020 | 12:01 PM

55 SIM cards used by drug trafficking PNB officers in illicit operation

Another earth tremor recorded in Kandy on Friday: GSMB

12 hour water cut in Colombo

12 Sep, 2020 | 11:42 AM

Swearing-in of death row convict Premalal Jayasekara questioned in Parliament by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa

MP Senaratne appear before PCoI probing April 21st attacks

A risk of financial powers of the Parliament being curtailed through 20A: The Audit Services Union raises red flags

Audit Services Union raises red flags on 20A

10 Sep, 2020 | 08:39 PM

12 hour water cut in Colombo – NWSDB

Government announces that the decision on ‘cattle slaughter’ has been postponed by a month.

Government to recommence oil and gas exploration

10 Sep, 2020 | 11:51 AM

Oil patches near MT New Diamond identified as HFO; no damage caused to Crude Oil Storage

AG directs MEPA to submit samples obtained near MT New Diamond to Govt. Analyst

6,176 people in 57 tri-service-managed QCs are still in quarantine

More than 6000 people still in quarantine

09 Sep, 2020 | 02:19 PM

Anawilundawa Wetland Committee report tabled in Parliament

Salvage Team board the distressed MT New Diamond Crude Oil Tanker (VIDEO)

Zahran had support from an outside force

09 Sep, 2020 | 11:00 AM

Reignited fire aboard the MT New Diamond contained; Sri Lanka Navy

Heavy rainfall exceeding 150 mm in several areas: Met Department

ICG Dornier aircraft airdrops diesel dispersant on diesel oil patch close to MT New Diamond

Diesel oil patch observed close to MT New Diamond

08 Sep, 2020 | 10:25 PM

Forest lands for Chena Cultivation? Cabinet Paper to be presented on Wednesday.

Zahran Hashim a Pawn & a different force responsible for 2019 April Attacks; Rauff Hakeem

MEPA informs AG on need to move MT New Diamond out of SL Waters

Decision must be made to move MT New Diamond; AG

08 Sep, 2020 | 06:35 PM

MT New Diamond Crew transferred to Hambantota Port, will be quarantined in Galle

Court orders to produce ‘Podi Lassie’ on 25th Sept. & increase security at court premises

Premalal Jayasekera, who is on death-row, takes oaths as a Member of Parliament

Premalal Jayasekera takes oath as MP

08 Sep, 2020 | 01:16 PM

Premalal Jayasekera, who is on death-row, escorted to Parliament

Sri Lanka begins inspection of any damage to marine environment by MT New Diamond

Reignited flames aboard the MT New Diamond reduced to a certain extent

MT New Diamond flames reduced to a certain extent

08 Sep, 2020 | 10:28 AM

Hakeem says Zaharan is not the mastermind behind 4/21

Banks instructed to provide Rs. 01 Mn loan at concessionary interest of 4% to boost gem industry

Saudi authorities decide not to charge any fee or fine as a relief for exiting Sri Lankan migrant workers

Saudi authorities decide not to charge Sri Lankans

07 Sep, 2020 | 09:40 PM

Fire reignites aboard the MT New Diamond; collaborative efforts made to contain the fire

Minor blazes reported on MT New Diamond; SLAF drops DCP using Bell 212 (VIDEO)

MT New Diamond salvage operations are currently underway – SL Navy

MT New Diamond salvage Op underway

07 Sep, 2020 | 02:19 PM

SLAF drops another 1000kg of DCP on to MT New Diamond to smother any onboard flames

Court of Appeal permits Premalal Jayasekara to attend Parliament

Dozens of Sri Lankans stranded in Seychelles

07 Sep, 2020 | 10:40 AM

(UPDATED) AG advises stakeholders on cost recovery from MT New Diamond Operation

(UPDATED) MT New Diamond blaze doused; stakeholders discuss cost recovery

MT New Diamond blaze contained

06 Sep, 2020 | 03:17 PM

Attorney General advised stakeholders on ‘MT New Diamond’; AG’s CO

MT New Diamond owners appoint Singapore Company as Salvage expert, as op continues (VIDEO)

MT New Diamond towed away to safety

05 Sep, 2020 | 08:56 PM

(VIDEO) MT New Diamond now 40 nautical miles away from SL Coast; Navy – FULL STORY

Fire onboard MT New Diamond contained into a greater extent; Sri Lanka Navy

(VIDEO) If oil spill occurs from MT New Diamond , criminal litigation will be instituted ; MEPA

If oil spill occurs criminal action to be taken

04 Sep, 2020 | 07:37 PM

‘No oil leak from MT New Diamond’, yet – Marine Environment Protection Authority

7,746 people still under-going quarantine – NOCPCO

One crew member of MT New Diamond Crude Oil Tanker reported dead: Sri Lanka Navy

01 crew member of distressed tanker reported dead

04 Sep, 2020 | 09:04 AM

What you need to know about the Draft 20th Amendment to the Constitution

Two including Captain on oil tanker that caught flames rescued

UPDATE: Air Force deploys ‘Beechcraft’ to assist in rescue efforts of the ship in distress

Vessel in distress: SLAF & Navy launch rescue ops

03 Sep, 2020 | 10:29 AM

Cabinet approves draft 20th amendment

Tremors did not take place close to Plate Boundaries; Geological Survey and Mines Bureau

CA informs District Returning Officers not to take action on 38 UNP Local Government members

Petitions by UNP LG members at Court of Appeal

02 Sep, 2020 | 05:00 PM

20th Draft Amendment can be enacted with 2/3 Majority in Parliament; AG

Tremors felt again in Haragama and Anuragama of Kandy district

Heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm to continue today

02 Sep, 2020 | 07:08 AM

Debate ensues in Parliament over volatile Sri Lankan Rupee

Debate ensues in Parliament over volatile Sri Lankan Rupee

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