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Experts launch constitutional reform initiative

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- A major research project aimed at reforming Sri Lanka's constitution officially launched on January 03 at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH) in Colomb... Read More


Independence Day celebrations in Polonnaruwa

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- The Polonnaruwa District Independence Day celebration took place with dignity yesterday morning (04) at the Polonnaruwa District Secretariat premises to mark the 78th National Ind... Read More


Construction industry must shift from survival to growth mode

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- The construction sector in Sri Lanka needs a rapid transition from a state of mere survival to a phase of active growth, according to Vernon Manilal Fernando, the newly appointed ... Read More


Special trains deployed for Sacred Relics exposition at Gangarama

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Sri Lanka Railways announced the operation of special train services from today (05) until the 10th to accommodate devotees visiting the Hunupitiya Gangarama Temple to pay obeisan... Read More


Teachers seek national school entry for their kids

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- A peaceful protest was held near the Presidential Secretariat today (5) by the "National School Teachers' Children's Collective," demanding the reinstatement of admission privileg... Read More


JVP delegation departs for India

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- A delegation led by Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva departed for New Delhi this morning following an invitation from the Indian Council for Cultural... Read More


Lawyer's detention extended in Ganemulla Sanjeewa case

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- A 90-day detention order was renewed for the female lawyer suspected of aiding and abetting the Ganemulla Sanjeewa case, as informed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID)... Read More


Jeffrey Epstein documents reveal 188 mentions of Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Investigations into the newly released "Epstein Files" by the U.S. Department of Justice have revealed 188 mentions of Sri Lanka within the massive data set. The documents, which... Read More


CIC Holdings posts Rs. 70.28 bn revenue, 8.7% growth for nine months

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- CIC Holdings PLC posted Rs. 70.28 billion consolidated revenue for the nine months ended 31 December 2025, reflecting an 8.69% YoY increase. The Group's gross profit rose 10.11% ... Read More


Medihelp expands to South, opens 20th branch in Ambalangoda

Sri Lanka, Feb. 5 -- Medihelp Hospitals, Sri Lanka's largest primary healthcare network and fastest-growing healthcare chain, inaugurated its 20th facility in Ambalangoda on January 29, 2026. This mil... Read More