Sri Lanka has recorded a notable improvement in its global standing on the 2025 Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), released today (10) by Transparency International. MORE..
10 Feb 2026 (6:17 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court today ordered the release on bail of businessman Nimal Sisira Kumara and Bandara Rambukwella, a cousin of former Minister Keheliya Rambukwella, who were arrested on suspicion of aiding and abetting the laundering of more than Rs. 740 million in funds allegedly unlawfully earned by the ex-minister. MORE..
10 Feb 2026 (4:51 PM)
Airlines increased ticket prices to Sri Lanka from Indian and Pakistani cities as well as from the Middle East after Pakistan government s decision giving the go ahead to the national cricket team to participate in the Pakistan-India T20 World Cup match in Colombo. MORE..
10 Feb 2026 (9:45 PM)
Dharshana Medawatte, an Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC). MORE..
10 Feb 2026 (5:58 PM)
The State Vesak Festival for this year will be held at the Midellawala Purana Maha Viharaya in Thihagoda, Matara, according to the General Secretary of the All-Island Sasanarakshaka Bala Mandalaya, Most Venerable Mugunuwela Anuruddha Thero. MORE..
10 Feb 2026 (10:09 PM)
The government is expected to make changes to several top positions across state institutions in the coming days, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa has confirmed today (10). MORE..
10 Feb 2026 (7:22 PM)