Shots fired into air after car intercepts motorcycle in Piliyandala
2026-10-20
A group of individuals travelling in a car allegedly intercepted a motorcycle and fired shots into the air in theContinue Reading
Sanath Jayasuriya-backed SPICEUP launches Ceylon cinnamon beverages, targets global markets
2026-10-20
Sanath Jayasuriya-backed SPICEUP lauSamagi Spice Exports (Pvt) Ltd has recently launched SPICEUP, a new Sri Lankan beverage brand featuring cricketContinue Reading
Gnanasara Thera to be produced in court wearing robes on October 23
2026-10-20
Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera is scheduled to be produced before court wearing his robes on October 23, in accordanceContinue Reading
Restaurant owner shot dead in Moratuwa
2026-10-20
A restaurant owner who was shot by unidentified assailants travelling in a car in the Soysapura area of Moratuwa hasContinue Reading
Couple arrested for defrauding over Rs. 8.2mn promising foreign jobs
2026-10-20
Officers from the Special Investigation Unit of the Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment (SLBFE) have arrested a married coupleContinue Reading
Woman arrested attempting to smuggle ‘Ice’ hidden in shorts brought for prisoner
2026-10-20
Prison officials at the Badulla Prison have arrested a female suspect after detecting 130 milligrams of suspected “Ice” (crystal methamphetamine)Continue Reading
Hackers demanded USD 50,000 after breaching SriLankan Airlines systems, Dayasiri alleges
2026-10-20
Opposition MP Dayasiri Jayasekara has alleged that hackers who compromised SriLankan Airlines’ computer systems demanded a ransom of USD 50,000Continue Reading
Wasantha Samarasinghe leads Sri Lankan delegation to promote Expo 2027 in UK
2026-10-20
Minister of Trade, Commerce, Food Security and Cooperative Development Wasantha Samarasinghe is leading an official Sri Lankan delegation in LondonContinue Reading
Mandatory SLS standards for imported car and three-wheeler tyres get Cabinet nod
2026-10-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to present the Import and Export (Control) Regulations No. 08 of 2026Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 20
2026-10-20
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Rs. 562mn contract for 2 wastewater treatment plants at Welipenna service area
2026-10-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as the MinisterContinue Reading
Tattoos, arrests and detention: Saliya Pieris challenges Justice Minister’s explanation
2026-10-20
Former Bar Association of Sri Lanka (BASL) President and President’s Counsel Saliya Pieris has challenged Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara’s explanationContinue Reading
Cabinet approves Rs. 15.07 Bn revised plan to complete Kolonnawa flood control project
2026-10-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a revised three-year plan valued at Rs. 15,077.82 million (Rs. 15.07Bn) to resume andContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to build Rs. 3.98bn high-performance sports centre
2026-10-20
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal by the Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports to establish a NationalContinue Reading
Advisory issued for heavy rainfall exceeding 100mm in several areas
2026-10-20
Heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm is expected in parts of the Western, Sabaragamuwa North-Western and Northern provinces, as well asContinue Reading
Landslide warnings issued for 5 districts
2026-10-20
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued landslide warnings for parts of Badulla, Kegalle, Matale, Nuwara Eliya and RatnapuraContinue Reading
Kavanthissa’s Death: Govt. says multiple investigations underway
2026-10-20
The government is treating the death of Kavanthissa, the tusker fatally injured in a shooting, with due concern, Cabinet SpokespersonContinue Reading