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Opposition in disarray after 22A: Nalinda

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Opposition has been thrown into disarray following the passage of the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, Health Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said today. Speaking to reporter... Read More


Supreme Court dismisses contempt petitions against Shani Abeysekara, Ravi Seneviratne, Fr. Cyril Gamini

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Supreme Court today dismissed at the inception two petitions filed against Deputy Inspector General of Police Shani Abeysekara, Public Security Ministry Secretary Ravi Senev... Read More


CSE slips below 21,000 as turnover hits YTD low

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange opened the week on a weak note on 28 September 2026, with both benchmark indices declining amid broad-based selling and exceptionally subdued investor... Read More


Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage wins Sri Lanka's first gold at Asian Games

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage clinched the gold medal in the men's javelin throw at the 2026 Asian Games in Japan, securing Sri Lanka's first gold medal a... Read More


'Was he planning to open a restaurant?': AKD on Ranil's 16-cook request

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in an apparent reference to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, claimed that a former President had requested 16 cooks after retiring from... Read More


Lanka Metro Transit to launch seven new routes tomorrow

Sri Lanka, Sept. 28 -- The Metro Bus Service operated by Lanka Metro Transit is scheduled to be officially launched tomorrow with the participation of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake. The service ... Read More


Champika Ranawaka cautions against Sri Lanka becoming part of geopolitical counter-alliance

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- United Republican Front (URF) leader Patali Champika Ranawaka, speaking at a public discussion on his latest book, 'Ekata Getuma', cautioned that several geopolitical alliances h... Read More


President announces Rs. 41 Billion fuel subsidy for three months

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake announced today that the Government will allocate Rs. 41 billion to provide fuel subsidy over the next three months. Speaking at a public rall... Read More


Sri Lanka among top 10 fastest-improving tourism destinations

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- Sri Lanka has been ranked among the top 10 countries in the world for the fastest improvement in the Travel and Tourism Development Index (TTDI) between 2024 and 2026, according ... Read More


NMSJ urges lawmakers to avoid conflict of interest in proposed 22A

Srilanka, Sept. 27 -- The National Movement for Social Justice (NMSJ) has urged lawmakers to carefully reconsider the proposed extension of the terms of judges of the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal... Read More