LEADING STORY
India’s squad for the Tour of Sri Lanka announced
The Men’s Selection Committee has selected India’s squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
Ahead of the series, the team will play a...
DIPLOMATIC
Sri Lankan Parliamentary Officials Complete Capacity-Building Programme in India
A 24-member delegation of Sri Lankan Parliamentary officials successfully completed a five-day Orientation Programme at the Parliamentary Research and Training Institute for Democracies (PRIDE)...
BUSINESS NEWS
Sri Lanka among top global improvers in Investor Relations and Debt...
Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the fastest movers in the 2026 Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Assessment conducted by the Institute of...
Public consultation on renewable energy tariffs ends today
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) has announced that the process of obtaining public opinion on the purchase price of electricity generated...
CBSL keeps overnight policy rate unchanged at 8.75%
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at 8.75 per cent, citing prevailing domestic and...
Cabinet approves purchase of 600 deluxe buses for SLTB
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to procure 600 new Deluxe‑model, air‑conditioned buses for the Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB), replacing an...
IFC and HSBC invest $40 Million to modernize Colombo Port
The International Finance Corporation (IFC), a member of the World Bank Group, and HSBC have announced a joint investment of up to $40 million...
Exporters seek clarity on new forced labour import regulations
The Exporters Association of Sri Lanka (EASL) has called on the government to establish a clear and internationally aligned implementation framework for newly gazetted...
SPORTS NEWS
India’s squad for the Tour of Sri Lanka announced
The Men’s Selection Committee has selected India’s squad for the two-match Test series against Sri Lanka.
Ahead of the series, the team will play a...
‘Kick Argentina out of the World Cup’ petition nearly breaks Guinness...
FIFA has confirmed that Argentina will face an investigation into the “disgusting” scenes at the end of the World Cup final.
The team has gone...
Watch: Unseen footage shows Argentina players assaulting Spain after win
Argentina’s 2026 FIFA World Cup campaign ended in chaotic scenes after players clashed with Spain following their 1-0 defeat in the final at MetLife...
EDUCATION NEWS
Pakistan offers fully funded Scholarships to Sri Lankan students
The Higher Education Commission (HEC) of Pakistan has announced the launch of the Allama Muhammad Iqbal Scholarship Scheme for Sri Lankan students, offering both...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Death toll in Philippine earthquake rises to at least 15
The death toll from a magnitude 7.8 earthquake in the southern Philippines has reached at least 15, with more than 100 people injured, disaster...
General News
SSC Grounds Upgraded Ahead of ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) conducted a media tour of the Singhalese Sports Club (SSC) Grounds in Colombo on January 2, 2026, to highlight the...