Parliament to undergo special security search before budget

Parliament will undergo a special security search ahead of the budget speech scheduled for November 7, Speaker Jagath Wickramaratne told Parliament today.

Green achievements spotlighted at Presidential Environment Awards 2025

The prestigious “Presidential Environment Awards 2025” will be held today (23), at the Bandaranaike Memorial International Conference Hall (BMICH), under the patronage of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake.

Major probes to be carried out into land grabbing by politicians: Deputy Minister

A major probe into land grabbing by politicians is set to be conducted, Deputy Minister of Lands Aravinda Senarath told Parliament today.

BIA expands self check-in facilities to enhance passenger experience

Passengers departing from Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) can now enjoy an improved and more flexible check-in experience, with the airport extending self-service facilities to streamline pre-departure procedures.

SJB MPs wear black in Parliament over Weligama PS Chairman killing

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MPs have come to Parliament today wearing black in protest over the Killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera.

Drug traffickers should be hanged - Commissioner of Prisons

Commissioner of Prisons and Media Spokesman Jagath Weerasinghe stressed that drug traffickers sentenced to death should be hanged.

’Rotumba Amila’ suspected to be behind killing of Weligama PS Chairman

Dubai-based underworld leader Amila Sepala Ratnayake, alias “Rotumba Amila,” is suspected of orchestrating the assassination of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekara, a senior police officer said yesterday (22).

Weligama PS Chairman warned of threat, IGP ignored: Rehan

Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) Weligama Organiser Rehan Jayawickrama has accused the government of attempting to justify the recent killing of the Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman by labeling it an “underworld issue,” despite repeated warnings about threats to his life.

Flu wave sweeps through schools, children hit hard

Health officials have raised the alarm over a dramatic rise in Influenza A and B infections sweeping through Sri Lanka with children among the worst affected.

Train services on upcountry line resume

Railway services on the Upcountry Line resumed last night after being suspended for several days due to severe rain damage.

First political killing rocks Parliament

The fatal shooting of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera has re-ignited public concern over whether the government and law enforcement authorities are taking the growing wave of gun violence seriously.

SL targets US $ 15bn digital economy with ‘super ROI’ strategy

Sri Lanka is pursuing a strategy to generate ‘super return on investment (ROI)’ through a comprehensive digital transformation, aiming to build a US $ 15 billion digital economy, Chief Advisor to President on Digital Economy and Information and Communication Technology Agency Chairman Dr. Hans Wijesuriya said.

Credit card spend picks up in August with card debt rising Rs.2.9bn

Sri Lankan credit card holders stepped up spending in August, reflecting rising consumer confidence and improving household incomes amid an expanding economy.

Gardner’s brilliant hundred takes Australia back to the top

Ash Gardner’s blistering unbeaten century helped Australia to a stunning six-wicket win over England at the ICC Women’s Cricket World Cup 2025.

Kia Motors Lanka unveils 2026 Sorento Hybrid and EV5

While adding two remarkable additions to the Kia family, Kia Motors Lanka yesterday launched the fifth-generation 2026 Kia Sorento Hybrid and Kia EV5, marking a new era of hybrid and electric mobility in Sri Lanka.

Technical fault delays mail train from Moratuwa to KKS

Passengers on the mail train from Moratuwa to Kankesanthurai (KKS) experienced significant delays this evening after the train came to a halt between Dematagoda and Kelaniya stations due to a technical fault.

Allow people to consume liquor if you want high tax revenue: MP

The government should enable the people to consume liquor in order to meet the desired tax revenue targets, opposition MP Chamara Sampath Dassanayake told Parliament today.

Weligama PS shooting a political killing: Madduma Bandara

The Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) management committee which met today approved a resolution to call for a free and fair investigation into the killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera.

Paris to Jaffna – Young man travels 10,000 kilometres from France to Jaffna by bicycle

A young man who travelled approximately 10,000 kilometres across about 13 countries from France by bicycle arrived in Jaffna this afternoon.

New Korean language exam centre opens in Talahena

A state-of-the-art Korean Language Examination Centre equipped with Ubiquitous-based Test (UBT) technology was officially inaugurated today in Talahena, under the patronage of Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign Employment Arun Hemachandra.

Colombo stock market pauses near 23,000 level amid volatile trading

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) witnessed an eventful trading session today, characterized by heightened volatility and shifting investor sentiment.

Weligama PS Chairman’s killing an incident of gang warfare : Minister

The killing of Weligama Pradeshiya Sabha Chairman Lasantha Wickramasekera is an incident of gang warfare which is currently prevailing in the country, Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala told Parliament today.

SC orders Alawwa Police to pay Rs. 75,000 to tortured media personnel

The Supreme Court today ordered three police officers attached to the Alawwa Police Station to pay Rs. 75,000 in compensation to a media professional who was subjected to torture and degrading treatment in 2021.

Gold falls again as rally comes to halt, stock markets mixed

Gold and silver sank for a second day on Wednesday (Oct 22), bringing a rally in the precious metals to a juddering halt, while stocks were mixed after United States President Donald Trump remarked that a meeting with Chinese counterpart Xi Jinping might not take place.

Lanka Premier League 2025 postponed

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced that the Lanka Premier League (LPL) 2025 will not be held this year as originally planned.

Ismat reprimanded for breaching ICC Code of Conduct

Afghanistan player Ismat Alam has been handed an official reprimand for breaching Level 1 of the ICC Code of Conduct during the one-off Test against Zimbabwe in Harare on Tuesday.

Feasibility study to extend Kelani Valley Railway line to Ratnapura

The government has approved a proposal to conduct a feasibility study and prepare a detailed plan to extend the Kelani Valley (Kalaniweli) railway line from Awissawella to Ratnapura, in a move aimed at improving public transport and strengthening railway connectivity.

‘Sri Lankan Day’ to be held in December

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved plans to conduct a national program called ‘Sri Lankan Day’, aimed at fostering unity and understanding among the country’s diverse communities.

Three children from Mahanama College sexually harassed by school’s security officer: Sajith

Three boys from Mahanama College, Colombo have been sexually harassed by the school’s security officer, Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa told Parliament today.

One dead, 10 injured in Mannar bus crash

A 29-year-old man was killed and ten others were injured in a bus accident along the Mannar–Medawachchiya main road this morning (22), police said.