England’s Harry Brook apologises for incident at New Zealand nightclub ahead...
Harry Brook has publicly apologised for bringing “embarrassment” to the English cricket team in a scuffle at a New Zealand nightclub shortly before the...
Douglas Devananda granted bail
Former Minister Douglas Devananda, who was remanded in connection with an investigation into the alleged transfer of a firearm to an organised criminal, has...
New Presidential Advisor appointed on Maritime, Ports & Supply Affairs
Dr. Mahinda Parakrama Disanayake has been appointed as Presidential Advisor on Maritime, Ports, and Supply Affairs, with immediate effect.
According to the President’s Office, he...
Central Bank targets 4–5% growth in 2026 with new policy roadmap
The Central Bank’s Policy Agenda for 2026 and Beyond has been presented by the Governor of the CBSL, Nandalal Weerasinghe.
The document outlines the Central...
Sri Lanka to receive 10 Bell 206 helicopters from the US
The United States has announced that it will offer 10 US Navy TH‑57 (Bell 206 SEA RANGER) helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force...
GCE A/L Exam 2025 : Update for Students
The Department of Examinations announced that the remaining subjects of the 2025 General Certificate of Education Advanced Level (GCE A/L) examination, which were postponed...
Deep depression expected to enter Sri Lanka’s coast tomorrow
A deep depression developed in the Bay of Bengal could make landfall in Sri Lanka tomorrow between the Hambantota and Kalmunai areas, according to...
Trump withdraws US from dozens of international and UN entities
U.S. President Donald Trump said on Wednesday that the United States would withdraw from dozens of international and U.N. entities, including a key climate...
Heavy falls & Strong winds : Update from Met Department
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 JANUARY 2026
Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 January 2026
The depression over the Bay of Bengal, located to the southeast of...
Gem Sri Lanka 2026 opens in Colombo with over 2,000 international...
Sri Lanka’s largest international gem and jewellery exhibition, Gem Sri Lanka 2026, opened yesterday (January 7) at the Shangri-La Hotel in Colombo, highlighting the...