Health authorities are taking special precautionary measures regarding the spread of Nipah virus, which has been reported in several countries including in India and Bangladesh, Cabinet Spokesperson and Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said today (10). MORE..
10 Feb 2026 (5:53 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)
President Donald Trump has threatened to block the opening of a bridge connecting the US and Canada until Washington is "fully compensated for everything" it has given to its northern neighbour. MORE..
10 Feb 2026 (10:46 PM)
An Additional General Manager of the National Water Supply Board (NWSDB), Dharshana Medawatte and another individual who were arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on bribery charges have been remanded. MORE..
10 Feb 2026 (8:22 PM)
A decision has been taken to increase the medical assistance grants currently provided through the President s Fund and also to relax the existing stringent criteria to disburse funds. MORE..
10 Feb 2026 (8:08 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)