Monthly Archives: January 2026
Sri Lanka has launched its first Automated Border Control (ABC) e-gate system at Bandaranaike International Airport, marking a major step in modernising border management and enhancing passenger convenience, the Ministry of Ports and Civil Aviation said. The system was introduced under a Japan-funded project implemented by the International Organization for Migration (IOM) to strengthen border […]
Former President Ranil Wickremesinghe arrived at the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court a short while ago in connection with a case filed under the Public Property Act. The case alleges that public funds were misused during Wickremesinghe’s presidency to finance a trip to London, undertaken to attend the graduation ceremony of his wife, Professor Maithree Wickremesinghe. […]
The Supreme Court today ordered that notices be issued to a group of former senior officials, including former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa, in connection with a Fundamental Rights petition. The order was made when a petition filed by Dr. Ravindranath Dabare was taken up for consideration. The petition seeks a directive to recover compensation allegedly paid […]
Cabinet Spokesperson and Minister Nalinda Jayatissa has strongly criticised the opposition and sections of the media, accusing them of creating public fear and confusion over the government’s proposed education reforms. Responding to questions from journalists on whether the reforms could be implemented this year, Jayatissa claimed that certain television channels disproportionately promoted the views of […]
China’s defence ministry announced on Saturday that one of the country’s most senior military leaders is under investigation, marking the highest-profile crackdown on the armed forces in recent years as Beijing continues to modernise its military and project power abroad. Zhang Youxia, vice-chairman of the Central Military Commission (CMC) and a close ally of President […]
The Chief of Staff and Deputy Secretary-General of Parliament, Chaminda Kumara Kularatne, has been suspended with immediate effect following a decision by the Parliamentary Staff Advisory Council. The decision was taken after a preliminary investigation found that he had allegedly provided false information in relation to his appointment. As a result, the Advisory Council has […]
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, said she is ready to step down from office whenever the people of Sri Lanka decide that a change is needed. Speaking after her return to the island this morning (23) following her participation in the 2026 World Economic Forum Annual […]
Two multi-day fishing trawlers carrying a large consignment of narcotics were seized in deep seas off Sri Lanka’s southern coast during a joint operation conducted by the Sri Lanka Navy and the Police Narcotics Bureau (PNB). During inspections, officials uncovered approximately 270 kilograms of Crystal Methamphetamine, commonly known as Ice, along with heroin, concealed inside […]
The United States has officially withdrawn from the World Health Organization (WHO), finalizing a long-standing objective of President Donald Trump and leaving the UN health agency without one of its largest financial contributors. In a joint statement issued on Thursday, U.S. Department of Health and Human Services Secretary Robert F. Kennedy Jr. and Secretary of […]
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Mass Media and former Chairman of the Telecommunications Regulatory Commission of Sri Lanka (TRCSL), Anusha Palpita, has been remanded until February 6 by the Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court. The order was issued by Colombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodharagama after considering submissions made by officers of the Commission to […]