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All Ditwah damaged religious sites will be restored - President

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that all religious sites damaged by cyclone Ditwah will be rebuilt while fully preserving their historical and cultural significance. T... Read More


No losses to state from coal imports - Minister

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Cabinet Spokesman and Mass Media Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the government has not incurred any losses from the importation of coal, stressing that all such consignments... Read More


Dry weather to continue with strong winds in several provinces

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Mainly dry weather will prevail in the most parts of the island. Fairly strong winds of about (30-40) kmph can be expected at times over Eastern slopes of the central hills, Nor... Read More


Court to reconsider case against Former President Ranil

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Colombo Fort Magistrate's Court is set to resume proceedings today (28) regarding the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe. Filed under the Public Property Act... Read More


Sri Lanka welcomes 223,645 tourists in first 25 days of January 2026

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- Sri Lanka recorded 223,645 tourist arrivals from 1st to 25th January 2026, according to the Sri Lanka Tourism Development Authority. The highest single-day arrivals during this ... Read More


Police warn social media users against sharing private and abusive content online

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Sri Lanka Police have issued a warning to social media users that sharing private, pornographic, or abusive videos can be a criminal offense. Citizens are urged to respect ot... Read More


Maldives Envoy and JVP General Secretary discuss deepening bilateral cooperation

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- A high-level meeting took place yesterday (27) between the High Commissioner of Maldives to Sri Lanka, Masood Imad, and the General Secretary of the Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JV... Read More


Ex President Gotabaya and former officials to be served notices over alleged unlawful compensation following Aragalaya property damage

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Supreme Court today directed that notices be served on several respondents, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa. This is in connection with a Fundamental Rights pet... Read More


Trinco Buddha Statue Incident: Balangoda Kassapa Thero and others further remanded

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The Trincomalee Magistrate's Court today (28) ordered ten individuals, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thero, to be further remanded in connection with an alleged violation of c... Read More


IMF Mission concludes assessment of Cyclone Ditwah impact on Sri Lanka

Sri Lanka, Jan. 28 -- The International Monetary Fund (IMF) delegation has wrapped up its visit to Sri Lanka following a comprehensive study of the economic and social fallout from Cyclone Ditwah. Si... Read More