Exclusive

Publication

Byline

GMOA strike continues for second consecutive day

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Government Medical Officers' Association (GMOA) has stated that the strike launched yesterday (23) by doctors has entered its second consecutive day today (24), as the govern... Read More


Nearly 2,000 cybercrimes reported in 2025, over 300 arrested - Police

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Sri Lanka Police revealed that 318 individuals were arrested in connection with various cybercrimes within the past year (2025). Police Media Spokesperson ASP F.U. Wootler said ... Read More


Showers forecast across several provinces over next 36 hours - Met. Dept

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Department of Meteorology says showers will occur at times in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern and Uva provinces, as well as in the Matale and Nuwara Eliya districts, dur... Read More


Sajith expresses optimism after another round of SJB-UNP talks

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa stated that discussions between the Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) and the United National Party (UNP) have made positive progress, expres... Read More


Dalada Maligawa requires Rs. 1,500M annual income to sustain operations: Diyawadana Nilame

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Diyawadana Nilame of the Temple of the Sacred Tooth Relic in Kandy (Sri Dalada Maligawa), Pradeep Nilanga Dela, stated that an annual income of Rs. 1,500 million is required ... Read More


Deputy Secretary General of Parliament interdicted

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- The Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, has reportedly been temporarily interdicted. According to official sources, the suspension is ... Read More


Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero admitted to hospital

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for a medical examination. Prison Media Spo... Read More


Colombo ranked world's most unaffordable city for property buyers in 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Colombo has been ranked the most unaffordable city in the world for buying property, according to the latest Property Prices Index from Numbeo, the world's largest cost-of-living... Read More


Sri Lanka lacks financial resilience to withstand internal or external shocks - Bandula

Sri Lanka, Jan. 24 -- Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena has stated that Sri Lanka currently lacks the financial strength required to withstand either domestic natural disasters or sudden external sh... Read More


First Technology Service and Support Centre opens at Vavuniya University

Sri Lanka, Jan. 23 -- The first Technology Service and Support Centre of the Ministry of Science and Technology was officially inaugurated today (23) at the University of Vavuniya. The centre was for... Read More