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Motorcyclist arrested for damaging vehicles near Diyatha Uyana

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- An individual has been arrested for damaging several vehicles with the use of a sharp object while riding a motorcycle in Battaramulla. A video was circulated widely on social m... Read More


Several education sector trade unions to meet President today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A discussion is scheduled to be held between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and several education sector trade unions today (13). The discussion is said to have been arrange... Read More


US pledges additional US$ 2 million humanitarian assistance for Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The U.S. Embassy in Sri Lanka today announced an additional $2 million in U.S. humanitarian assistance to support communities affected by Cyclone Ditwah, bringing total U.S. assi... Read More


Extensive consultations to be held on proposed National Electricity Policy

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- A broad discussion should be held with all relevant stakeholders before arriving at a final decision on the draft prepared for the proposed National Electricity Policy of Sri Lan... Read More


Appeals applications on Grade 06 admissions accepted online from today

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The acceptance of appeal applications for Grade 6 school admissions for the year 2026, based on the results of the 2025 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination, has commenced, the Minist... Read More


Forest Conservation Dept. Officer arrested for soliciting bribe

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- An officer attached to the Forest Conservation Department has been arrested by investigating officers of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABO... Read More


Case against Ramith Rambukwella fixed for pre-trial conference

Sri Lanka, Jan. 13 -- The case filed against Ramith Rambukwella, the son of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, on charges of allegedly acquiring assets through unlawful means, has been ordered to b... Read More


US Ambassador Julie Chung praises Sri Lanka as top surfing destination

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- U.S. Ambassador to Sri Lanka Julie Chung has highlighted Sri Lanka's appeal for surfing enthusiasts, sharing her personal experience on X (formerly Twitter). "Despite being a Ca... Read More


Case against Keheliya and family to be recalled in February

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- The Colombo High Court today ordered that the case filed by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) against former Minister Keheliya Rambukwel... Read More


Group including Wimal Weerawansa launch 'Satyagraha' near Edu. Ministry against reforms

Sri Lanka, Jan. 12 -- Former Minister Wimal Weerawansa, along with a group of civil society representatives and others, have commenced a continuous 'Satyagraha' campaign in front of the Education Mini... Read More