RTI commission directs Presidential Secretariat to disclose details of vehicles

The Right to Information (RTI) Commission has directed the Presidential Secretariat to release information relating to the vehicle registration numbers of vehicles handed over to the Secretariat following the conclusion of the tenure of former President Ranil Wickremesinghe, as well as the names of the Ministries and Departments to which these vehicles were subsequently allocated.

SL Passport Ranked 93rd in the World — What This Really Means for Your Travel, Work and Future

For many Sri Lankans, passport power is not something learned from an index or a website. It is learned in embassy waiting rooms. In rejected applications. In deadlines missed because approvals did not arrive on time.

Electricity tariff revision :Current freeze will backfire in second quarter

The government is likely to come under enhanced pressure to seek an electricity price revision -even at a higher rate- in the next revision in terms of the IMF prescribed cost-reflective pricing formula if any price revision is withheld for the first quarter of 2026, Daily Mirror learns.

Police nab woman posing as Inspector with toy pistol

A woman in a police inspector’s sports uniform idling near a lodge in Pettah on Thursday evening (15) was questioned on suspicion by a team of police officers from the Colombo Central Division Crime Investigation Unit to find that she

Absence of an Auditor General hampers parliamentary oversight: Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara

Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara warned that the continued absence of an Auditor General has become a serious issue, further complicating parliamentary oversight. He noted that with the expiry of the civil society members’ terms,

NBRO seeks to partner with Australian Bureau of Meteorology to enhance landslide warnings

The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) held discussions with the Australian Bureau of Meteorology (BoM) to establish a collaborative partnership to strengthen rainfall forecasting capabilities, specifically for Landslide

Three organised Sri Lankan criminals arrested in Dubai, brought amid tight security

A woman wanted in connection with a fraud and two underworld gangsters arrested in Dubai by a team of Sri Lankan police officers were flown to the Bandaranaike International Airport in the early hours of last morning under tight

COPF questions rationale behind high income tax rate for Port City employees

The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has questioned officials from the Ministry of Finance and the Colombo Port City Economic Commission over the high rate of income tax imposed on employees working in the Colombo Port

Group of Peradeniya uni students assaulted

A group of students of the Veterinary Medical Faculty of Peradeniya University had been injured, one of them seriously, when they came under assault during an altercation with the residents of the area Police said the injured

Cabinet, other state bodies challenged before court over Ditwah damage mitigation failure

A Fundamental Rights petition filed by a lawyer practising and residing in Kandy, alleging failures by the President, the Cabinet of Ministers, and several state authorities to take timely and coordinated action to mitigate the impact of

95 red notices issued as Police intensify hunt for wanted criminals hiding abroad

In response to a rise in crimes involving criminals operating from overseas, the Sri Lanka Police have obtained 95 red notices to track down fugitives. Several high-profile suspects have already been repatriated as authorities intensify

Kasikote elephant tunnel project Work to resume on SL’s first-ever elephant crossing tunnel under railway lines

Authorities have announced the resumption of construction on a half-built elephant crossing tunnel under the railway track in Kasikote, Galgamuwa on January 19, Environment Minister Dhammika Patabendi said.

Nearly 12 million TINs issued as registration becomes mandatory

Nearly 12 million Taxpayer Identification Numbers (TIN) have been issued since the gazette notification making TIN registration mandatory for all individuals aged 18 and above, Inland Revenue Department (IRD) Commissioner Nandana Kumara said.

US transfers 10 TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to Sri Lanka First batch of helicopters to arrive in February

The United States Government is set to deliver the first batch of ten fully operational TH-57 Sea Ranger helicopters to the Sri Lanka Air Force (SLAF) in early February, marking a significant boost to the country’s aerial operational capabilities, the Sri Lankan Embassy in Washington D.C said.

Japanese smart engineering expertise sought for landslides prevention

A Japanese expert will arrive in Sri Lanka for collaboration in the application of smart engineering methods for slope stabilization as a measure for landslides prevention in the future, an official said.

Opposition files complaint with CIABOC on misuse of Rs 500 Mn. involved in education reforms

The Opposition has filed a complaint with the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) on misuse of Rs 500 million involved in education reforms.

‘Bustaurant’ luxury bus with high-end hotel comfort officially launched

A new luxury tourist bus service named ‘Bustaurant’, equipped with all the facilities of a high-end hotel, was officially launched yesterday (15), providing domestic and international visitors with a modern and fully equipped travel experience.

Grade 6 English module issue CID records statements from six officers attached to NIE

Statements have been recorded from six individuals, including senior officials of the National Institute of Education (NIE), in connection with the inclusion of a link to a pornographic website in a Grade Six English module.

Cyclone Ditwah forces families to sell cattle, jewellery and vehicles to survive, UNDP survey finds

A recent survey by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) has revealed that some victims devastated by Cyclone Ditwah are increasingly selling personal assets - cattle, jewellery, tools, and even vehicles and relying on subsistence activities to survive, underscoring the depth of the socioeconomic crisis left in the storm’s wake.

China’s school uniform donation brings relief to millions of families: PM

Education Minister Harini Amarasuriya and Ambassador of the People’s Republic of China Qi Zhenhong were seen in deep conversation at the Colombo Port yesterday during a ceremony to hand over school uniforms donated by the

Fresh suspicions on Easter Sunday attacks: Govt. informs Catholic church

The government has informed the Catholic church in Sri Lanka that probes carried out on Easter Sunday attacks have given rise to fresh suspicions.

Test delays deepen Ondansetron doubts

After nearly a month, serious concerns have been raised over a considerable delay in reviewing a request to conduct independent testing on withdrawn batches of the Ondansetron injection, as well as the non-release of related laboratory findings.

Sri Lanka tightens drone laws after safety concerns

The Civil Aviation Authority (CAA) said that it will introduce a comprehensive programme to regulate the use of drones in Sri Lanka, with particular emphasis on drones used for commercial purposes.

Controversy erupts over alleged ‘hidden LGBTQ promotion’ at ILO C190 awareness event

As the Sri Lankan government moves ahead with plans to stop violence and harassment at workplaces by ratifying the International Labour Organisation’s (ILO) Convention No. 190 (C190), a controversy has arisen. Critics claim the

Elephant calf killed in road accident

A baby elephant had been knocked down and killed at Kasikote in Ambanpola on the Anuradhapura–Kurunegala road in the early hours of yesterday morning.

A tsunami of natural disasters hits Sri Lanka in a decade

Sri Lanka has experienced more than 44,000 natural disasters, including minor ones, over the past decade from 2015 to 2025, forcing successive governments to spend over Rs. 30 billion on compensation for affected

Call for select committee to probe irregularities in appointments to judicial posts Speaker thwarts opposition’s attempt

Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne yesterday thwarted a move by the opposition to get a parliamentary select committee appointed to examine the irregularities in the appointment and promotion of judicial officers.

Vehicle imports surge strained country’s external sector hit by global uncertainties

Import of vehicles, largely reflecting the release of pent-up demand at a scale much higher than expected, exerted pressure last year on Sri Lanka’s external sector that faced significant challenges amidst elevated global uncertainties,

Divisional Secretary probed over alleged fake marriage documents

Police have launched a special investigation following a complaint alleging that a Divisional Secretary currently serving at a Divisional Secretariat in the Ratnapura District had prepared fraudulent documents in connection with her marriage. The complaint was lodged by Ratnapura District Secretary K.G.M. Nishantha, prompting authorities to initiate detailed inquiries into the matter, police said.

Surge in fingertip injuries due to motorcycle cleaning, doctors warn

A rising number of injuries to the fingertips of dominant hands have been reported among men while attempting to clean their brand-new motorcycles, Colombo National Hospital’s Plastic and Surgery Department has warned.