Exclusive

Publication

Byline

President holds high-level talks during AI impact 2026 summit visit

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- At the special invitation of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi, President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, who is currently in New Delhi to participate in the AI Impact 2026 Summit, i... Read More


Former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake granted bail

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Colombo Fort Magistrate Isuru Neththi Kumara today ordered that former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake be released on bail over allegations that he aided and abetted an in... Read More


Prof. Maithree Wickremesinghe to appear before CID on Feb 20

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Appearing for the Criminal Investigation Department, Additional Solicitor General Dileepa Peeris today informed the Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court that Professor Maithree Wickre... Read More


Mill owners planning to purchase aircraft while poor farmers cannot afford push cycle: Harsha

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- "I am aware of the issues faced by the people though I wear a coat and a tie. What is happening today is that large-scale mill owners are planning to purchase aircraft while poor... Read More


CSE gains momentum as capital goods lead turnover

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Colombo Stock Exchange closed on a positive note today, with both the ASPI and S&P SL20 recording modest gains. Elevated turnover and trading volumes supported the upward mom... Read More


Kandy SC declares reasons for Pakistan-like U-turn

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- Defending League rugby champions Kandy Sports Club has in a letter signed by its secretary Sujeewa Liyanage declared its reasons why it chose to compromise on its jealously guard... Read More


Super Eights Confirmed: Sri Lanka to Face England, Pakistan and New Zealand

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The Super Eights stage of the ICC Men's T20 World Cup is officially set, with groups confirmed as the tournament moves into its decisive phase. The action begins in Colombo, whe... Read More


Madushanka Replaces Pathirana in Sri Lanka Squad

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- In a separate development, Sri Lanka have confirmed that Dilshan Madushanka has been approved as a replacement for Matheesha Pathirana in their squad for the ICC Men's T20 World ... Read More


Deputy Secretary General of Parliament files legal action against Speaker

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- The issue pertaining to the Deputy Secretary General and Chief of Staff of Parliament Chaminda Kularatne has turned into a legal issue with the former filing a petition against S... Read More


"Leave conceit aside and listen to professionals" - Namal urges Govt

Sri Lanka, Feb. 18 -- National Organizer and MP of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna Namal Rajapaksa yesterday called on the Government to "leave aside narrow-mindedness and hatred" and heed the advice ... Read More