Over 135 Women’s Groups Urge President to Activate National Women’s Commission
More than 135 women and women’s organizations have written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, urging urgent steps to make the
Sri Lanka Ranks 93rd in Henley Passport Index 2026
Sri Lanka has been ranked 93rd out of 101 countries in the Henley Passport Index 2026, with its passport granting
U.S. to Suspend Visa Processing for Citizens of 75 Countries from January 21
The U.S. State Department will suspend immigrant visa processing for citizens of 75 countries, starting January 21, 2026, as part
Powdered Milk Prices to Be Reduced from January 16
Powdered milk importers have agreed to lower the prices of milk powder packets starting January 16, Trade Minister Wasantha Samarasinghe
Parliamentary Business for the Second Week of January 2026 Finalized
The Committee on Parliamentary Business, chaired by Deputy Speaker Dr. Rizvie Salih, today (14) finalized the parliamentary agenda for the
Construction Firms Seek Approval to Import 7,500 Foreign Workers Amid Severe Labour Shortage
Leading construction companies have sought permission from the ministry to recruit around 7,500 foreign workers, citing an acute labour shortage
RDA Urges Motorists to Exercise Caution on Expressways Amid Dense Fog
The Road Development Authority (RDA) has issued a warning to motorists, urging them to exercise heightened caution while driving on
Verdict in Amarakeerthi Athukorala Murder Case Postponed Until February 11
The Gampaha High Court Trial-at-Bar announced today (14) that the delivery of the verdict in the case related to the
Government Ready to Face No-Confidence Motion Against PM and Education Minister on January 22–23
The government has expressed its readiness to debate the no-confidence motion to be moved by opposition Members of Parliament against
10 Tamil Nadu Fishermen Arrested for Poaching in Sri Lankan Waters
A total of 10 Tamil Nadu fishermen were arrested for poaching in Sri Lankan waters this morning (13). The Sri