“Aren’t you ashamed?” Hakeem questions Govt over Iranian ships
2026-10-06
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) Leader MP Rauff Hakeem questioned the Government’s foreign policy stance in Parliament today (06), referringContinue Reading
Russia quarantines about 200 after lab worker dies in suspected plague case
2026-10-06
Russian authorities have quarantined about 200 people in Siberia following the death of a laboratory worker amid reports she mayContinue Reading
Police reveal more details on raid video circulating on social media
2026-10-06
Police have provided further details regarding a video circulating on social media showing officers from the Walipenna Police Station searchingContinue Reading
President emphasizes legal reforms ahead of upcoming international AML/CFT evaluation
2026-10-06
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake chaired a special discussion at the Presidential Secretariat today (06) to review Sri Lanka’s preparations forContinue Reading
Prisons spokesman clarifies rules on prisoners’ attire when produced in court
2026-10-06
Prisons Media Spokesman and Commissioner Senaka Pallathtenna says any person sentenced to more than three years in prison must beContinue Reading
Speaker endorses Promotion of Export Agriculture (Amendment) Act
2026-10-06
Speaker of parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne today (06) endorsed the Promotion of Export Agriculture (Amendment) Bill, officially making it ActContinue Reading
SLWJA, media groups protest proposed ‘Protecting the State from Terrorism’ Bill
2026-10-06
The Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) and the Social Media Communicators Collective staged a protest in Colombo on OctoberContinue Reading
Cabinet approves new regulations to protect indigenous livelihood rights
2026-10-06
The Cabinet has approved new regulations aimed at establishing a formal mechanism to regulate livelihood activities of indigenous communities inContinue Reading
Government approves fertilizer subsidy for paddy farmers for 2026/27 Maha season
2026-10-06
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal presented by the Minister of Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation K.D LalkanthaContinue Reading
Sajith calls on govt to respect religious traditions and dignity of Buddhist robe
2026-10-06
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has raised concerns over jailed Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera beingContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 6
2026-10-06
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
World Bank revises Sri Lanka poverty figures, says crisis still pushed 2 million into poverty
2026-10-06
The World Bank has revised down its estimates of poverty in Sri Lanka during the economic crisis after adopting anContinue Reading
Suresh Sallay taken back into CID custody after 119 days in hospital
2026-10-06
Former State Intelligence Service Director retired Maj. Gen. Suresh Sallay was taken from the National Hospital in Colombo on TuesdayContinue Reading
Govt. to recruit over 23,000 graduates to national teaching service: PM
2026-10-06
Prime Minister and Minister of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education, Dr. Harini Amarasuriya, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to safeguardingContinue Reading
New Bill : Police set for wider powers under proposed organised crime law
2026-10-06
The government has published a Prevention of Organised Crimes Bill proposing expanded powers for police to investigate and prosecute organisedContinue Reading
Prison official arrested over alleged Rs. 1.23 million bribe
2026-10-06
The Assistant Superintendent of the Trincomalee Remand Prison has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
Cabinet approves MoU with Lithuania to establish political consultation mechanism
2026-10-06
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved a proposal to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Lithuania to establish aContinue Reading
‘Caution Level’ heat expected across several provinces tomorrow
2026-10-06
The Department of Meteorology’s Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an Amber Warm Weather Advisory for several regions acrossContinue Reading