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, expressing optimism about a successful outcome. MORE..
24 Jan 2026 (5:11 PM)
Minister of Public Administration, Provincial Councils and Local Government, Prof. Chandana Abeyratne says that this year s State Vesak Festival will be held on May 30, 2026. MORE..
24 Jan 2026 (5:51 PM)
The Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kularatne, has reportedly been temporarily interdicted. MORE..
24 Jan 2026 (2:44 PM)
The Sri Lanka Navy (SLN) has apprehended a total of 11 suspects along with two multi-day fishing trawlers in the deep seas off the southern coast for possession of heroin and the synthetic drug ICE (crystal methamphetamine). MORE..
24 Jan 2026 (12:03 PM)
Venerable Balangoda Kassapa Thero, who is currently in remand custody, has been admitted to the Trincomalee District General Hospital for a medical examination. MORE..
24 Jan 2026 (2:38 PM)
In a post on X (formerly Twitter), Sri Lanka s Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism, Vijitha Herath, said he held a telephone conversation yesterday (23) with Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Affairs Yván Gil Pinto. MORE..
24 Jan 2026 (11:00 AM)