LEADING STORY
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...
DIPLOMATIC
Sri Lankan Mango varieties take centre stage in Bahrain
Sri Lankan mangoes took centre stage at Bahrain’s vibrant Mango festivals this May and June, featured prominently by two of the country’s largest Supermarket...
BUSINESS NEWS
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...
Duminda Hulangamuwa assumes duties as new BOI Chairman
Duminda Hulangamuwa officially assumed duties today as Chairman of the Sri Lanka Board of Investment (BOI), pledging to strengthen the institution with the aim...
SPORTS NEWS
‘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...
Free public screening of FIFA World Cup final at Galle Face...
Football fans in Sri Lanka will have the opportunity to watch the FIFA World Cup 2026 Final live on the big screen at Galle...
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...