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..
- Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
- Sri Lanka and Finland to establish political consultation mechanism
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- Govt first and foremost committed to ensuring good governance – President
- Speaker endorses certificate on Universities (Amendment) Bill
- Sri Lanka records highest-ever tourist arrivals in January 2026
- Iran president confirms talks with US after Trump’s threats
- SLPP issues statement on FCID summoning Shiranthi Rajapaksa
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SLPP issues statement on FCID summoning Shiranthi Rajapaksa
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has issued a statement this evening (03) regarding the summoning of former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, to the Financial Crimes Investigation Division (FCID). MORE..
Iran president confirms talks with US after Trump’s threats
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, after his counterpart Donald Trump threatened “bad things” if no deal is reached. MORE..
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
he Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, today (03) endorsed the certificate on the Universities (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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..
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Iran president confirms talks with US after Trump’s threats
Iranian President Masoud Pezeshkian confirmed on Tuesday that he had ordered the start of nuclear talks with the United States, after his counterpart Donald Trump threatened “bad things” if no deal is reached. MORE..
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
he Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, today (03) endorsed the certificate on the Universities (Amendment) Bill. MORE..
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
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
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
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
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
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..
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Paris prosecutor’s cybercrime unit searches X office, Musk summoned
French police raided the offices of Elon Musk’s social media network X and prosecutors ordered the tech billionaire to face questions in April related to a widening investigation into the platform, the Paris prosecutor’s office said on Tuesday. MORE..
Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
Spain to ban social media access for children under 16
Spain will ban access to social media for minors under 16 and platforms will be required to implement age verification systems, Prime Minister Pedro Sanchez said on Tuesday as he announced several measures to guarantee a safe digital environment. MORE..
India’s Supreme Court slams WhatsApp, Meta over privacy policy
India’s Supreme Court slams WhatsApp, Meta over privacy policy
The Supreme Court on Tuesday came down heavily on Meta Platforms Inc and WhatsApp while hearing their appeals against a Competition Commission of India order imposing a penalty of about INR 2131.4 million over the privacy policy, saying tech giants cannot “play with the right to privacy of citizens in the name of data sharing”. MORE..
SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions
SpaceX acquires xAI in record-setting deal as Musk looks to unify AI and space ambitions
Elon Musk said on Monday that SpaceX has acquired his artificial-intelligence startup xAI in a record-setting deal that unifies Musk’s AI and space ambitions by combining the rocket-and-satellite company with the maker of the Grok chatbot. MORE..
Entertainment
‘Michael’ Trailer: Michael Jackson biopic chronicles rise from child star to King of Pop
Lionsgate has released a new trailer for “Michael,” its highly anticipated biopic tracing Michael Jackson’s journey from his early days with the Jackson 5 to his ascent as a global superstar. MORE..
Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘manipulation’
Beijing criticises Dalai Lama Grammy win as ‘manipulation’
China has reacted angrily to an unlikely winner at the Grammys - the Dalai Lama - saying it opposes art awards being used for “anti-China political manipulation”. MORE..
Donald Trump threatens to “sue” Trevor Noah after 2026 Grammys Epstein joke
Donald Trump threatens to “sue” Trevor Noah after 2026 Grammys Epstein joke
US President Donald Trump has taken to social media to denounce the Grammys show and take aim at host Trevor Noah, after the last awards were handed out Sunday night. MORE..
Grammys 2026 full winners list: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish among top winners
Grammys 2026 full winners list: Bad Bunny, Kendrick Lamar, Billie Eilish among top winners
The 68th Grammy Awards have taken place in Los Angeles, with Kendrick Lamar the night’s biggest winner for the second year in a row. MORE..
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Canada
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Sports
Sri Lanka restrict England to 128/9 in 3rd T20I
England were restricted to 128 for the loss of 9 wickets, their lowest T20 total against Sri Lanka, in the third and final T20 International against Sri Lanka at the Pallekele International Cricket Stadium. MORE..
3rd T20I: England wins toss, elects to bat against Sri Lanka
England won the toss and elected to bat first against Sri Lanka in the third and final T20I being played in Pallekele. MORE..
Indian Government explores return of Formula 1 to India
Thirteen years after the last race in India, the Indian government is considering bringing Formula 1 back to the Buddh International Circuit in Greater Noida. It is learnt that Sports Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently inspected the venue, inaugurated in 2011. MORE..
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..
Ticket sales for T20 World Cup matches in Sri Lanka to commence tomorrow
Ticket sales for the ICC Men’s T20 World Cup 2026 in Sri Lanka will commence from tomorrow, Sri Lanka Cricket has announced. MORE..
