Shiranthi Rajapaksa granted bail
2026-10-16
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (16) ordered the release of Shiranthi Rajapaksa, wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, on bailContinue Reading
Medical report submitted to court recommends bypass surgery for Shiranthi Rajapaksa
2026-10-16
A medical report submitted to the Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (16) has indicated that former President Mahinda Rajapaksa’s wife, ShiranthiContinue Reading
Police seek public help to trace suspect in ATM card misuse case
2026-10-16
Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to identify and arrest a woman suspected of withdrawing money using another woman’sContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera protest: Monks move to Buddhasasana Ministry for talks
2026-10-16
A group of Buddhist monks who were protesting outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, demanding the release of Ven. GalagodaContinue Reading
Israeli company used online ads to run vast spy operation, researchers say
2026-10-16
Israeli digital advertising agency Discover-Tech spied on internet users through a sprawling network of online ads that it used toContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines extends suspension of Saudi flights until October 24
2026-10-16
SriLankan Airlines has announced that the suspension of all flights between Colombo and the Saudi Arabian cities of Riyadh andContinue Reading
Jailed Imran Khan’s woes compound after Pakistan suspends his provincial government
2026-10-16
A state of emergency declared in Imran Khan’s main political stronghold is another setback for Pakistan’s jailed former prime ministerContinue Reading
Test Twenty: Cricket’s fourth format to launch in Sri Lanka
2026-10-16
Sri Lanka is set to host the inaugural Test Twenty tournament, a new cricket format that combines boys’ and girls’Continue Reading
Derana rejects Deputy Minister’s complaint, says presenter questioned Wimal’s claims
2026-10-16
TV Derana has strongly defended its 360 programme presenter Kalindu Karunaratne over allegations raised by Deputy Minister Chathuranga Abeysinghe’sContinue Reading
Suresh Sallay produced before court in Prageeth Ekneligoda disappearance case
2026-10-16
Former State Intelligence Chief Suresh Sallay, who is currently in the custody of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID), was producedContinue Reading
Wildlife vets working around the clock to save Kawanthissa elephant – Ministry
2026-10-16
The Ministry of Environment has urged the public to avoid gathering near the location where Kawanthissa the elephant, who remainsContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera protest: Monks move out of Presidential Secretariat
2026-10-16
The protest by a group of Buddhist monks outside the Presidential Secretariat in Colombo, demanding the release of Ven. GalagodaContinue Reading
US announces $17 Mn investment to digitize Colombo Port operations
2026-10-16
The United States today (16) announced a US$ 17 million investment to digitize operations at the Port of Colombo, aimedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to strengthen Global Tourism Promotion with World Bank support
2026-10-16
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs and Tourism has taken steps to advance Sri Lanka’s Global Destination Marketing and Communication Campaign,Continue Reading
Gnanasara Thera’s imprisonment discussed as Prison Officials meet Mahanayake Theras
2026-10-16
A group of senior prison officials, including Commissioner of Prisons (Operations and Media) Senaka Palletenna, met with the Mahanayake TherasContinue Reading
Severe lightning advisory issued for several parts of Sri Lanka
2026-10-16
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in five provinces and five districts, valid until 11.30Continue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-16
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (16), compared to Thursday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
Yan Oya’s first cage fish farming project generates nearly Rs. 700,000 in revenue
2026-10-16
The first cage fish farming project at the Yan Oya Reservoir has recorded a successful harvest, generating an income ofContinue Reading
