The hunger strike launched by a group of Development Officers opposite the Presidential Secretariat demanding that they be absorbed into the teacher service continues today (29) for its fourth day. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (3:21 PM)
The Colombo High Court has ordered that the case filed by the Bribery Commission against former Minister of Fisheries Rajitha Senaratne and two others for allegedly causing a loss to the government when the Mutwal Fishery Harbour was leased to a private company in 2014be reconvened on April 29. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (2:55 PM)
The Kalutara Magistrate s Court today (29) ordered the release on bail of Kalutara Municipal Council member Jayanath Navaratne, who was arrested in connection with an assault incident that occurred yesterday during a protest staged by a group of Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) activists in Kalutara town. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (5:56 PM)
The Ministry of Plantations and Community Infrastructure has announced that the signing of agreements to increase the daily wages of estate workers will be held tomorrow (30) with the regional plantation companies. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (8:51 PM)
Sri Lanka and Pakistan have agreed to deepen partnership in the digital economy by establishing a Joint Working Group on Information Technology and Digital Economy, marking a new phase in bilateral collaboration focused on emerging technologies and digital transformation. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (2:09 PM)
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) of Parliament has held extensive discussions on key issues affecting Sri Lanka s gem and jewellery industry. MORE..
29 Jan 2026 (5:28 PM)