Sectoral Oversight Committee to convene today on Electricity (Amendment) Bill The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Infrastructure and Strategic Development is scheduled to convene again today (July 17) to consider the Sri Lanka Electricity (Amendment) Bill. 18-07-2025 [More]
Kandy Esala Perahera to take to the streets on July 30 The Sri Dalada Esala Perahera of the Sacred Temple of the Tooth Relic in Kandy is scheduled to commence on July 25. 18-07-2025 [More]
Showers expected in several areas today Showers will occur at times in the Sabaragamuwa province and in Kandy Nuwara-Eliya Galle and Matara districts the Department of Meteorology said. 18-07-2025 [More]
President holds 2026 pre-budget discussions with FinMin officials A discussion on the preliminary budget framework and development direction related to the submission of proposals for the 2026 Budget was held this afternoon (16) at the Presidential Secretariat between President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and officials of the Ministry of Finance. 18-07-2025 [More]
President urges Sports Ministry and associations to collaborate for international success President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized the need for the Ministry of Sports and Sports Associations to collaborate on joint initiatives aimed at elevating Sri Lankan sports to the international stage. 17-07-2025 [More]
Court allows to detain and question 2 suspects in Kahawatta shooting incident Police have been granted permission to detain for a period of seven days and question two of the four suspects arrested in connection with the abduction and murder of a youth in Kahawatta. 17-07-2025 [More]
Over 50 LG bodies yet to be formed despite nearly 2 months since polls Although almost two months have passed since the 2025 Local Government Elections concluded councils have reportedly not yet been formed under new Mayors or Chairpersons in over 50 local government institutions. 17-07-2025 [More]
Over 1.3 mln illegal narcotic pills seized by Navy in Kalpitiya five arrested The Sri Lanka Navy announced that five individuals have been taken into custody along with three dinghy boats and a large stock of illegal narcotic pills during a maritime operation conducted in the Kalpitiya area. 17-07-2025 [More]
Israel strikes near the defense ministry in Syria The Israeli army said Wednesday that it struck near the entrance to the Syrian Ministry of Defense in Damascus. 17-07-2025 [More]
China donates school uniform fabric worth Rs. 5.17 bln to Sri Lanka for 2025 China will always remain a trusted friend and ally of Sri Lanka said Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Qi Zhenhong during a ceremony held at the Ministry of Education in Battaramulla today (16). 17-07-2025 [More]