Port City Colombo received a high-level delegation from the Sultanate of Oman earlier this month, in what marks a significant step forward in the strengthening investment relationship between the two ...

Monday 24th August, 2026 There is no end in sight to chronic delays that characterise Sri Lanka’s state universities. The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has warned that ...

Executive Director Ambassador (Retd.) Ravinatha Aryasinha hosted visiting alumni for tea, on the sidelines of the International Studies Association (ISA) – South Asia Conference held in Colombo 6-8 ...

The United Nations on Saturday (22) welcomed Sri Lanka’s decision to simplify immigration procedures to expedite the voluntary return of refugees from India who left the country without valid ...

By S.K. Samaranayake At the request of the Diyawadana Nilame of the Sri Dalada Maligawa, Pradeep Nilanga Dela, a special veterinary clinic to examine the elephants participating in the Kandy Perahera ...

People’s Bank continued its strong growth momentum during the six months ended June 30, 2026, delivering robust profitability supported by sustained core banking performance, improved margins and ...

Sri Lanka Coast Guard (SLCG) personnel together with the officers of the Police Special Task Force, Weligama arrested a person with 823mg of Crystal Methamphetamine (ICE) and two swords during a ...

By Sanath Nanayakkare Sri Lanka’s macroeconomic landscape continues to present a nuanced picture of post-crisis recovery, characterised by steady industrial expansion and monetary stability on one ...

The Ilankai Tamil Arasu Kachchi (ITAK) has said a national referendum must be held to enact the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, seeking to increase the retirement ages of the judges of ...

Plan underway to abolish laws that protect EPF Paddy Marketing Board to be privatised Agri land to be vested in corporate sector New anit- terror law to suppress dissent Pubudu Jayagoda, Education ...

MP S. Shritharan has criticised Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara for what he describes as double-standards  regarding the mass killings in the country. According to the Tamil Guardian, the ...

S.K. Samaranayake An attempt by two death-row inmates and two long-term prisoners held in a special cell at the Pallekele Dumbara Bogambara Prison, Kandy to escape has been thwarted. Officials said ...