The Satyagraha campaign launched by a group of fishermen demanding the lifting of the ban on the use of tractor-mounted winches for Madel (seine nets) fishing activities continued for the third consecutive day today. MORE..
7 Feb 2026 (11:49 AM)
Minister of Women and Child Affairs, Saroja Savithri Paulraj, stated that 103 children in Sri Lanka have lost a mother, father, or both parents due to the Cyclone Ditwah situation. MORE..
7 Feb 2026 (1:47 PM)
Sri Lanka has received USD 751.1 million in workers remittances in January 2026, according to the latest figures released by the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL). MORE..
7 Feb 2026 (1:25 PM)
An Amber advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Western and Sabaragamuwa provinces and in Galle and Matara districts. MORE..
7 Feb 2026 (4:00 PM)
Minister of Public Security and Parliamentary Affairs, Ananda Wijepala, stated that a decision has been taken to establish a new police division to combat cybercrime in Sri Lanka. MORE..
7 Feb 2026 (6:13 PM)
The Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority (SLTDA) reported that foreign tourist arrivals to Sri Lanka during the period elapsed in 2026 have exceeded 317,000. MORE..
7 Feb 2026 (3:30 PM)