Sign in
Sign in
Recover your password.
A password will be e-mailed to you.
Browsing Category
Local
Opposition Leader meets outgoing Chinese envoy, discusses Sri Lanka-China ties
A courtesy meeting was held today (28) at the Office of the Leader of the Opposition in Colombo between Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa and the outgoing Ambassador of the People's Republic of China to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong.
During…
Sri Lanka ranked fourth among world’s fastest-improving countries
Sri Lanka has been recognized as one of the world’s fastest-improving countries by the Institute of International Finance (IIF).
According to the 2026 IIF Investor Relations and Debt Transparency Report, Sri Lanka has secured the fourth…
Govt. gazettes bill to amend Anti-Corruption Act
The Government has initiated steps to amend the Anti-Corruption Act, with a Bill proposing the relevant amendments now gazetted.
Accordingly, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has submitted the proposed Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill.…
Special security measures in place for Devinuwara Esala Perahera
Police have implemented a special security plan for the annual Esala Perahera of the Devinuwara Uthpalawanna Sri Vishnu Maha Devalaya, with the participation of Kavadi dance groups scheduled to take place today (28).
Minister of Public…
Chinese national found murdered in Sri Lanka: Embassy urges thorough police investigation
The Chinese Embassy in Colombo has issued a statement today (23) regarding the discovery of the body of a Chinese national, who was allegedly abducted and murdered by a group of Chinese nationals following a clash in the Colombo Port City.…
Sri Lanka hit by 10% tariff as US launches fresh ‘forced labour’ duties on 60 trading…
Sri Lanka is among 60 countries to be hit by new import tariffs from the United States ranging from 10 to 12.5 percent - scheduled to take effect today.
US President Donald Trump's administration is set to impose sweeping tariffs on 60…
Sri Lanka, Pakistan discuss strengthening bilateral ties on ASEAN Forum sidelines
Sri Lanka's Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, has met with Pakistan's Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Foreign Affairs, Senator Mohammad Ishaq Dar, on the sidelines of the 33rd ASEAN Regional…
Arrest warrant issued for MP Ramanathan Archchuna
A warrant was issued today (24) for the arrest of Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna, said Ada Derana reporter.
The warrant was issued after he failed to appear before the Fort Magistrate’s Court in connection with an ongoing case.…
Dengue death toll rises to 59 in Sri Lanka this year
The death toll from dengue has risen to 59 this year, according to the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU).
According to the report, the number of dengue cases reported in Sri Lanka has risen to 80,114.
Labour Dept. services to be unavailable on July 30 and 31
The Department of Labour has announced that essential maintenance work on its computer systems is scheduled to be carried out on July 30 and 31.
In a notice issued by the department, it stated that public services related to the…