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Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals in January 2026
Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals in January 2026
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) has reported that a total of 277,327 tourists arrived in Sri Lanka in January 2026. MORE..
Speaker endorses certificate on Universities (Amendment) Bill
Speaker endorses certificate on Universities (Amendment) Bill
he Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, today (03) endorsed the certificate on the Universities (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
Govt first and foremost committed to ensuring good governance – President
Govt first and foremost committed to ensuring good governance – President
A special discussion on Sri Lanka’s Third Mutual Evaluation in relation to international standards on Anti-Money Laundering and Combating the Financing of Terrorism (AML/CFT) was held this morning (03) at the Presidential Secretariat under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
Cabinet approves Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025-2030
Cabinet approves Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025-2030
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval to the Renewable Energy Resources Development Plan 2025-2030, with the objectives of fulfilling 70% of the national electricity demand from renewable energy resources by the year 2030 and achieving carbon neutrality by the year 2050, in accordance with the National Policy on Renewable Energy. MORE..
Cabinet nod to award long-term contract to Singaporean firm for procurement of Petrol 92
Cabinet nod to award long-term contract to Singaporean firm for procurement of Petrol 92
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for the award of a contract to M/s Epdesa Pte. Ltd of Singapore for the supply of Petrol 92 Unleaded (Unl) to the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC). MORE..
Sri Lanka and Finland to establish political consultation mechanism
Sri Lanka and Finland to establish political consultation mechanism
The Cabinet of Ministers has granted approval for a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Sri Lanka and Finland with the objective of establishing a Political Consultation Mechanism to further strengthen bilateral relations. MORE..
Rajeev Amarasuriya re-elected uncontested as BASL President
Rajeev Amarasuriya re-elected uncontested as BASL President
Attorney-at-Law Rajeev Amarasuriya has been re-elected, uncontested, for a further term as President of the Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) for 2026/2027. MORE..
Constitutional Council unanimously approves new Auditor General
Constitutional Council unanimously approves new Auditor General
The Constitutional Council (CC) today unanimously approved the appointment of Senior Deputy Auditor General L.S.I. Jayaratne to the position of Auditor General of Sri Lanka. MORE..
Person arrested with 57kg of turtle meat and 450 turtle eggs
Person arrested with 57kg of turtle meat and 450 turtle eggs
Sri Lanka Coast Guard personnel arrested a suspect in possession of more than 57 kilograms of turtle meat, 450 turtle eggs along with a dinghy boat during a special search operation carried out in the Katuneriya beach area yesterday (02). MORE..
Writ order annuls summons on ex-President Maithripala over Easter attacks plaint
Writ order annuls summons on ex-President Maithripala over Easter attacks plaint
The Court of Appeal today issued a writ order annulling the decision of the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court to issue summons directing former President Maithripala Sirisena to appear before the court in relation to a private complaint filed regarding criminal negligence for failing to prevent the Easter Sunday terrorist attacks. MORE..
Advisory issued for severe lightning
Advisory issued for severe lightning
An ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Sabaragamuwa Province and in Kaluthara, Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
MP Namal Rajapaksa leaves CID after recording statement
MP Namal Rajapaksa leaves CID after recording statement
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has left the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago after recording a statement for over four hours. MORE..
School dev. officers end hunger strike after meeting President
School dev. officers end hunger strike after meeting President
A group of School Development Officers, who were engaged in a fast-unto-death protest near the Presidential Secretariat, ended their protest campaign following the meeting with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 2:24 pm
Grade 6 education reforms to be implemented in 2027 - PM Harini
Grade 6 education reforms to be implemented in 2027 - PM Harini
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that none of the modules introduced for Grade 6 under the new education reforms have been withdrawn. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 2:09 pm
Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID after recording statement
Shiranthi Rajapaksa leaves FCID after recording statement
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has left the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID) a short while ago after recording a statement for over four hours. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 2:08 pm
Gold prices increase by Rs. 12,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices increase by Rs. 12,000 in Sri Lanka
Gold prices in Sri Lanka have increased by around Rs. 12,000, in line with a rise in the global market rates. MORE..
CEB recovers over Rs. 90 mln in losses from illegal electricity connections in 2025
CEB recovers over Rs. 90 mln in losses from illegal electricity connections in 2025
The Special Investigations Unit of the Ceylon Electricity Board (CEB) has successfully recovered over Rs. 90 million in losses from parties involved in illegal electricity consumption during the year 2025. MORE..
School dev. officers on hunger strike meet President for talks
School dev. officers on hunger strike meet President for talks
A group of School Development Officers, currently engaged in a fast unto death protest campaign near the Presidential Secretariat, has met with President Anura Kumara Dissanayake this morning (03) to seek a definitive solution to their grievances. MORE..
Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup
Lasith Malinga appointed Sri Lanka consultant coach for T20 World Cup
Sri Lanka’s legendary fast bowler Lasith Malinga is set to serve as the Fast Bowling Consultant Coach for the Sri Lankan national team during their four preliminary round matches of the T20 World Cup 2026. MORE..
Appeals Court dismisses petitions challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another
Appeals Court dismisses petitions challenging remand of Kassapa Thero and another
The Court of Appeal has dismissed petitions seeking to quash the order issued by the Trincomalee Magistrate’s Court to place in remand custody Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero and Venerable Trincomalee Kalyanawansa Tissa Thero in connection with the Trincomalee Buddha statue incident. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 10:45 am
MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
MP Namal Rajapaksa arrives at CID
SLPP National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa has arrived at the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) a short while ago following a summons to provide a statement regarding alleged connections with underworld kingpin “Kehelbaddara Padme”. MORE..
Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi
Sri Lankans in India invited to join Independence Day flag hoisting ceremony in New Delhi
The High Commission of Sri Lanka in India has invited Sri Lankan nationals residing in India to join the Flag Hoisting Ceremony commemorating the 78th Anniversary of Sri Lanka’s Independence. MORE..
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID
Shiranthi Rajapaksa arrives at FCID
Former First Lady, Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, has arrived at the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID), a short while ago. MORE..
| February 3, 2026 9:50 am
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters second day
Horana-Colombo private bus strike enters second day
The strike launched by luxury and general service bus operators along the Horana-Colombo (120) route, which began yesterday (02) is continuing for the second consecutive day today (03). MORE..
Govt committed to economic stability, sustainable growth and social protection – PM
Govt committed to economic stability, sustainable growth and social protection – PM
The Prime Minister, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, reaffirmed the Government’s commitment to economic stability, sustainable growth, and social protection while participating in the South Asia Regional Conference of the World Federation of Consuls (FICAC) 2026. MORE..