1+ day, 12+ hour ago   (412+ words) 13 Sep 2026 | By Danara Kulathilaka The Government is yet to consider compensating northern fishermen for fishing gear and equipment allegedly damaged by Indian bottom trawlers operating in Sri Lankan waters, despite requests by fishing communities and recorded losses. Department of Fisheries…...

3+ day, 14+ hour ago   (232+ words) The Court of Appeal yesterday (10) directed that further hearing of a writ petition filed by Sarvajana Balaya leader and MP Dilith Jayaweera, challenging a reference made by the Colombo Fort Magistrate over an alleged contempt of court statement, be taken…...

3+ day, 10+ hour ago   (492+ words) Since inception the plantation industry has served as a central pillar of the Sri Lankan economy. Tea in particular has been the lynchpin of the industry. Especially for globally renowned Regional Plantation Companies (RPCs) like Malwatte Valley Plantations PLC, whose…...

4+ day, 12+ hour ago   (112+ words) 10 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer Leader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa today (10) met Opposition MPs representing the North, East and Malaiyaham communities to discuss challenges faced by people in these areas. The meeting, held at the Opposition Leader’s Office in Parliament,…...

4+ day, 16+ hour ago   (91+ words) 10 Sep 2026 | By Staff Writer The deadline granted to the Parliamentary Special Committee appointed to investigate the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah has been extended until 19 December. The extension was approved following a proposal presented by Leader of the…...

6+ day, 16+ hour ago   (228+ words) Renowned philanthropist and business leader Nahil Wijesuriya has donated the complete range of modern medical equipment required for the newly established National Kidney Stone Referral Centre in Meerigama, marking a significant advancement in Sri Lanka’s capacity to provide specialised urological…...

1+ week, 16+ hour ago   (80+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer A T-56 assault rifle, a repeater gun and a pistol have been recovered from a concealed underground cache at a cemetery in Hanwella. The Central Crime Investigation Bureau stated that the weapons were found based on information…...

1+ week, 12+ hour ago   (125+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Parliamentary Select Committee appointed to study the lack of preparedness to face Cyclone Ditwah has questioned senior Sri Lanka Police officials involved in responding to the disaster. The officials were questioned when the Committee met…...

1+ week, 15+ hour ago   (642+ words) The Morning Emergency water distribution is not a climate strategy As the onset of El Niño alters global weather patterns, Sri Lanka finds itself caught in a hydrological paradox. While excessive rains deluge certain districts, causing sudden flash floods and…...

1+ week, 17+ hour ago   (278+ words) The SLPP has condemned the arrest and remand of its National Organiser and Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, alleging that the action was politically motivated and posed a threat to democracy. The MP was arrested on 4 September and produced before the Colombo…...