The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) has announced that it has decided to cancel all equity securities transactions carried out today (07) prior to the market halt, following the detection of transactions executed at irregular prices. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (4:34 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the remand of Nanda Kumar Thakshee and another individual until January 9, following their arrest for allegedly aiding, abetting, and providing shelter to Ishara Sewwandi, the primary suspect in the murder of underworld figure Ganemulla Sanjeewa . MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (3:05 PM)
The Minister of Justice and National Integration, Attorney-at-Law Harshana Nanayakkara, has stated that once the Parliamentary Pensions (Repeal) Bill, which seeks to repeal the Parliamentary Pensions Law, is enacted, no Member of Parliament will be entitled to receive a pension. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (8:09 PM)
The indicative USD'LKR spot rate quoted by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has surpassed the Rs. 310 mark for the first time since 29 February 2024. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (3:16 PM)
Russia has reportedly deployed a submarine and other vessels to escort an oil tanker - which is also being pursued by US forces - across the Atlantic. MORE..
7 Jan 2026 (7:36 PM)
The Colombo Port City Economic Commission Bill has been passed in Parliament today (07) without amendments, following its third reading.
7 Jan 2026 (7:01 PM)