LEADING STORY
Sri Lanka tightens security at embassies, foreign residences amid global tensions
Sri Lanka Police have intensified security measures at foreign diplomatic missions and locations linked to foreign nationals in Sri Lanka following rising global tensions,...
DIPLOMATIC
Japan allocates over $100,000 for welfare projects in Sri Lanka’s north...
Japan has provided funding for two projects aimed at improving educational infrastructure and student welfare in Sri Lanka’s Northern and Eastern provinces.Grant contracts were...
BUSINESS NEWS
Aluthwatta Waste Facility to be upgraded as monthly compost output reaches...
The Aluthwatta Waste Management Center, operated by the Kundasale Pradeshiya Sabha, is to undergo further development as its monthly compost production reaches between 150...
Free Sri Lanka Visa Extension for Foreigners Stranded by Middle East...
The Sri Lankan government has announced a free seven-day visa extension for foreign visitors who are unable to leave the country due to flight...
Sri lanka welcomes over 500,000 tourists in first seven weeks of...
Sri Lanka’s tourism sector has reached a significant milestone in the new year, with foreign arrivals surpassing the 500,000 mark within the first seven...
Sri Lanka named most affordable place to retire in 2026
Travel + Leisure magazine has named Sri Lanka as the most affordable destination to retire in 2026.
The article, cited a December report by International...
Sri Lanka improves in global corruption rankings
Sri Lanka has improved its standing in Transparency International’s Global Corruption Index 2025, moving up from rank 121 to 107 out of 182 countries.
The...
Sri Lanka workers’ remittances surge in January following record 2025
Foreign worker remittances to Sri Lanka reached US$ 751.1 million in January 2026, marking a 31.1% rise from US$ 573.0 million in January 2025,...
SPORTS NEWS
Attending India Vs Pakistan game : Notice from Sri Lanka Police
A comprehensive security plan has been formulated for the 2026 T-20 World Cup match between India and Pakistan. All essential arrangements concerning public safety, traffic management,...
3 SL cricketers picked in PSL auction; Kusal Mendis highest at...
Three Sri Lankan cricketers were picked at the HBL Pakistan Super League (PSL) auction, securing lucrative deals with their respective franchises.
Kusal Mendis was signed...
T20 World Cup : Sri Lanka Injury Replacement Announced
The Event Technical Committee of the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 has approved Pramod Madushan as a replacement for Eshan Malinga in the...
EDUCATION NEWS
Changes planned for top roles in state institutions
Cabinet Spokesman Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has announced changes would be made to several top positions in state institutions.
Addressing the post-Cabinet media briefing yesterday, he...
INTERNATIONAL NEWS
7 key updates from the escalating US-Israel conflict with Iran
In the last 6 hours, the situation in the Middle East has remained critical as the regional conflict enters its fifth day
1. US and...
Articles
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...