Riyadh International Airport to remain closed until October 17
2026-10-12
Saudi Arabia has extended the closure of King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh until October 17 following a series ofContinue Reading
IMF exit or another agreement? President reveals what’s next
2026-10-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says Sri Lanka has not ruled out entering another International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme after theContinue Reading
Red alert for heavy rain in several parts of Sri Lanka on Tuesday
2026-10-12
The Department of Meteorology has issued a heavy rain advisory warning of severe weather conditions affecting several provinces across SriContinue Reading
President announces plans for 75 new CPC fuel stations amid concerns over private suppliers
2026-10-12
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced plans to establish 75 new fuel stations under the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC), raisingContinue Reading
Army Commander honours courageous soldier who saved drowning four-year-old child
2026-10-12
Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne commended and honored Lance Corporal L. H. V. Jayanath of the SriContinue Reading
“Gnanasara Thera’s six-year prison sentence completely illegal”: Former CJ Sarath N Silva
2026-10-12
Former Chief Justice Sarath N. Silva has questioned the legality of the six-year prison sentence imposed on Ven. Galagoda AththeContinue Reading
Amber landslide warning issued for several areas in Kegalle district
2026-10-12
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued updated landslide early warnings for multiple districts effective from 4:00 p.m. onContinue Reading
HRCSL finds Customs violated Tamil author’s rights by seizing books
2026-10-12
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has found that Sri Lanka Customs violated the fundamental rights of TamilContinue Reading
Prime Minister engages in dialogue with young people on mental health
2026-10-12
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya engaged in an informal dialogue with young people focusing on mental health and wellbeing onContinue Reading
HRCSL calls for new rules allowing religious attire for Govt employees
2026-10-12
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has recommended that the government issue a new circular explicitly permitting publicContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 12
2026-10-12
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Human Rights Commission rules hospital violated Muslim workers’ rights over hijab restrictions
2026-10-12
The Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) has ruled that the fundamental rights of six Muslim female healthcare assistantsContinue Reading
Rs. 50M ADB funded renovation begins at Anamaduwa Base Hospital
2026-10-12
A Rs. 50 million project to renovate four wards at the Anamaduwa Base Hospital was officially launched yesterday (11) underContinue Reading
Bribe from gem businessmen ? : Why Chamara Sampath was arrested
2026-10-12
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has released details of the allegations against former State MinisterContinue Reading
26-member committee appointed to formulate National Policy for Engineering Education
2026-10-12
A 26-member expert committee headed by Professor K. T. M. Udayanga Hemapala, Vice-Chancellor of the University of Moratuwa, has beenContinue Reading
Man fined Rs. 80,000 for possession of four illegal trap guns
2026-10-12
A suspect arrested with four illegal trap guns in the Vannamkulama area was fined Rs. 80,000 by the Kahatagasdigiliya Magistrate’sContinue Reading
Speaker, MP Rishad attend 153rd IPU Assembly in Tanzania
2026-10-12
Speaker of the Parliament (Dr.) Jagath Wickramaratne and Member of Parliament Rishad Bathiudeen participated in the 153rd Inter Parliamentary UnionContinue Reading
Chamara Sampath remanded until October 23
2026-10-12
MP Chamara Sampath Dissanayake has been remanded until October 23 over an alleged bribery case involving the issuance of phosphateContinue Reading