The US has finalised its withdrawal from the World Health Organisation, one year after President Donald Trump announced America was ending its 78-year-old commitment, federal officials said Thursday. But it s hardly a clean break. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (4:47 PM)
For the first time, the Civil Aviation Authority of Sri Lanka (CAASL) is set to introduce a licensing system for Unmanned Aircraft Systems (UAS) operators engaged in commercial and professional activities. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (3:56 PM)
The members of the Civil Security Department have donated a day s salary to the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, which was established to restore livelihoods and rebuild the country following the devastation caused by cyclone Ditwah, the President s Media Division (PMD) said. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (4:56 PM)
The Secretary to the Ministry of Finance, Dr. Harshana Suriyapperuma, has provided an update on the current status of the Rebuilding Sri Lanka Fund, established by the government to support reconstruction efforts following Cyclone Ditwah . MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (1:35 PM)
The Colombo Magistrate s Court has ordered the temporary lifting of the overseas travel ban imposed on former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (3:09 PM)
Japan s Prime Minister Sanae Takaichi dissolved the lower house of Parliament on Friday, paving the way for a Feb. 8 snap election. MORE..
23 Jan 2026 (12:55 PM)