Entrepreneur Hemaka de Alwis passes away

Hemaka de Alwis, the Chairman and Managing Director of Fairway Holdings, has passed away, leaving behind a remarkable legacy in Sri Lanka’s business landscape.

Over 400 Dengue cases in four days

The month of February has already seen 419 Dengue cases in its first four days, according to the National Dengue Control Unit.

Treasury advises Parliament to pay food suppliers online: Official

The Treasury has advised Parliament to pay food suppliers online from this year, a senior official from Parliament said today.

China hits back at Trump with tariffs on US goods, Google probe

China on Tuesday imposed targeted tariffs on American imports and put several U.S. companies, including Google, on notice for possible sanctions, in a measured response to the sweeping duties on Chinese imports imposed by President Donald Trump.

Namal calls for probe into USAID-funded projects in Sri Lanka

SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged the government to launch an investigation into projects and grants operated under USAID in Sri Lanka.

Three remanded over triple murder in Ambalantota

Three suspects who were arrested over the murder of three persons in the Mamadala area of Ambalantota were remanded till February 13.

Businesswoman nabbed at BIA with e-cigarettes worth Rs. 39.3 million

A 32-year-old Sri Lankan businesswoman was arrested this morning by the Airport Police Narcotics Bureau officials for attempting to smuggle in a consignment of 262 electronic cigarettes (e-cigarettes) valued at Rs. 39.3 million into the country.

Global leaders extend congratulations to Sri Lanka on Independence Day

As Sri Lanka marks its 77th Independence Day, world leaders and foreign nations have extended their congratulations, reaffirming their commitment to strengthening diplomatic ties and cooperation with the island nation.

Protest at Jaffna University against Independence Day celebrations

Students of Jaffna University staged a protest today in front of the university, opposing Independence Day celebrations.

Special state pardon for 285 prisoners

A total of 285 prisoners have been granted special state pardons on the occasion of the 77th National Independence Day.

Job agent promising foreign employment arrested for defrauding over Rs. 20 mn

The owner of a foreign employment agency in Batticaloa was arrested by an investigation team of the Sri Lanka Foreign Employment Bureau for defrauding over Rs. 20 million while promising foreign jobs.

High Opposition participation at Independence Day celebrations

A large number of Opposition MPs participated in the Independence Day celebrations held at Independence Square today.

Dog not used as leopard bait, says Conservation Biologist

Referring to a recent report claiming that a dog was used as bait to lure leopards for photography purposes in the Wilpattu National Park, Conservation Biologist Ranil Nanayakkara vehemently denied the accusations, calling them “fabricated stories.”

Sri Lanka shake-up squad for 2nd Galle Test

The Sri Lankan cricket selectors have made a bold move by adding Ramesh Mendis to the squad for the highly anticipated 2nd Test match against the visiting Australian team, scheduled to begin on February 6 in Galle. The 29-year-old all-rounder brings a fresh dynamic to the team as they seek to bounce back from their crushing defeat in the first Test.

Mrs. World First Runner Up Ishadi Amanda arrives

Sri Lanka’s Ishadi Amanda, the first runner-up at the 40th Mrs. World pageant in Las Vegas, arrived at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) this morning.

Trump pauses tariffs on Canada, Mexico for a month

US President Donald Trump suspended his threat of steep tariffs on Canada and Mexico on Monday, agreeing to a 30-day pause in return for concessions on border and crime enforcement with the two neighboring countries.

’We are all warriors on the same battlefield’: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake said today that all the people are warriors on the same battlefield in the quest to attain comprehensive economic, social and cultural freedom.

Bring real freedom through political, economic and legal reforms: Cardinal

Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malclom Ranjith today called for vast political, economic and legal reforms which will bring real freedom for the people of Sri Lanka.

Fair weather will prevail over sea areas

Fair weather conditions will prevail over the sea areas around the island, the Meteorology Department said.

Military presence minimal at 77th Independence Day parade

The number of tri-service personnel deployed for this year’s Independence Day celebrations has been reduced by 40%, with the decision not to include tri-services armoured vehicles in the parade.

Rise in Chikungunya cases, highest number of infections reported

Sri Lanka is experiencing a rise in Chikungunya cases, with the highest number of infections being reported across the country.

Govt. to conduct first-ever nationwide monkey census

The government is set to conduct its first island-wide census of the monkey population, aiming to address the alarming destruction of coconut crops caused by these primates.

Stand strong and united to take part in shaping a modern vision of freedom

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake in his Independence Day message invited all Sri Lankans to stand strong and united, to take part in shaping a modern vision of freedom, and to contribute to the collective beginning of this new era of revival.

Moderate volumes and limited activity persist ahead of auction

The secondary market yield curve experienced limited activity and below moderate trading volumes yesterday.

February begins in red

The ASPI closed in red as a result of price losses in counters such as Hatton National Bank, LOLC Holdings and Bukit Darah with the turnover crossing Rs. 3.0 bn.

Japan provides 300 million Yen grant for ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme

The Government of Japan has extended a grant of 300 million Japanese Yen (approximately LKR 565 million) to Sri Lanka to enhance waste management infrastructure facilities under the ‘Clean Sri Lanka’ programme, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

285 prisoners to be freed on Independence Day: Prison spokesman

A total of 285 prisoners, including six female prisoners, are to be released from prisons island-wide tomorrow on a Presidential amnesty to mark the 77th Independence Day, Commissioner General of Prisons Gamini B. Dissanayake said.

Namal Karunaratne responds to Dudley; says will not allow anyone to play with country’s rice supply

Responding to large-scale rice supplier Dudley Sirisena’s recent statement on rice supplies, Deputy Minister of Agriculture Namal Karunaratne said the government will not allow anyone to play with the rice supply in the country and assured to resolve the rice shortage.

I’m not responsible for rice shortage, says Dudley Sirisena

While asserting that he is not responsible for the rice shortage in the country, large-scale rice supplier Dudley Sirisena stated that rice mill owners are required to purchase paddy at the government’s controlled price, which he believes should be revised.

1,600 Meta, 60-70 WhatsApp cyber crimes recorded in SL: SLCERT

Sri Lanka Cyber Emergency Readiness Team’s (SLCERT) Senior Information Engineer, Charuka Damunupolla revealed that during the last year approximately 1,600 Meta and 60-70 WhatsApp cyber crime related incidents have been recorded in Sri Lanka.