Sri Lanka s banking sector has provided a collective and categorical assurance that it remains stable, resilient, and secure despite a few recent isolated incidents of financial fraud, emphasising that these developments do not pose a threat to the safety of customer deposits or the overall integrity of the financial system. MORE..
26 May 2026 (4:06 PM)
A wide-ranging discussion was held in Colombo today (26) between political parties and civil society organisations on the urgent conduct of the long-delayed Provincial Council election and the electoral system to be adopted. MORE..
26 May 2026 (6:54 PM)
Sri Lanka s Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa says a bill aimed at revoking the parliamentary seats of Members of Parliament (MPs) who switch political parties after being elected by people s vote is expected to be tabled in Parliament in the near future. MORE..
26 May 2026 (6:48 PM)
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) states that a 12-hour water cut will be imposed in the Mahara and Gampaha Pradeshiya Sabha areas tomorrow (27). MORE..
26 May 2026 (2:01 PM)
An alleged organised crime figure known as �Alto Dharme� has been arrested by the Dubai Police in connection with drug trafficking activities. MORE..
26 May 2026 (6:02 PM)
A Sri Lankan passenger attempting to smuggle a consignment of Kush cannabis, estimated to be valued at Rs. 83.65 million, into Sri Lanka was arrested by officers of the Sri Lanka Customs Narcotics Control Division at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) today (26). MORE..
26 May 2026 (4:52 PM)