LEADING STORY
Sri Lanka records 89,639 dengue cases, 65 deaths in 2026
Sri Lanka has recorded 89,639 dengue cases so far in 2026, with 65 deaths reported, according to the latest figures from the National Dengue...
DIPLOMATIC
World’s largest judges’ body voices concern over Sri Lanka’s proposed constitutional...
The International Association of Judges (IAJ), the world’s largest global organization representing national judges’ associations, has expressed serious concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed constitutional...
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 Sri Lanka tour warm-up game reduced to three days
India will play a three-day warm-up match instead of the originally scheduled four-day fixture ahead of their Test series against Sri Lanka.
The warm-up game...
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...
EDUCATION NEWS
2026 A/Level Exams begin today across 2,532 Centres
The 2026 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination commenced today and will continue until September 5, with 2,532 examination centres operating across the country.
A total of...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
Saudi Arabia, Turkey & Pakistan sign ‘Mecca Joint Defence Pact’
Saudi Arabia, Pakistan and Türkiye have signed a trilateral defence agreement aimed at strengthening military and security cooperation, amid escalating tensions and conflicts in...
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...