Global oil prices record sharp weekly decline amid hopes of easing Middle East tensions
2026-11-08
Global oil prices have recorded one of their sharpest weekly declines in years, as investors anticipate a possible easing ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police raid hotel housing 32 Chinese nationals over suspected online fraud
2026-11-08
Sri Lanka Police have searched a hotel in Panadura where 32 Chinese nationals were staying, following information about suspected onlineContinue Reading
GMOA announces protest over alleged economic injustices against doctors
2026-11-08
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has announced a protest in Colombo on November 10 over what it describes asContinue Reading
Israel’s president nominates Eisenkot to form next government
2026-11-08
Israeli President Isaac Herzog has selected former military chief Gadi Eisenkot to form the country’s next government, giving him theContinue Reading
Overseas Sri Lankans send home USD 735.6 million in October
2026-11-08
Workers’ remittances to Sri Lanka reached USD 735.6 million in October 2026, recording an increase compared to both the previousContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s foreign reserves reach USD 7.09 billion in October
2026-11-08
Sri Lanka’s gross official reserves reached USD 7.09 billion at the end of October 2026, according to the latest WeeklyContinue Reading
Construction of Mannar–Mullikulam 220kV power transmission line to begin today
2026-11-08
Construction of a 26-kilometre, 220kV double-circuit power transmission line connecting Mannar and Mullikulam is scheduled to commence today (08), underContinue Reading
President extends Deepavali wishes, calls for unity and compassion
2026-11-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has extended his Deepavali greetings to Hindus in Sri Lanka and around the world, calling forContinue Reading
Trincomalee shooting: Three, including alleged gunman, arrested
2026-11-08
Three suspects, including the alleged gunman, have been arrested in connection with a shooting targeting passengers travelling in a three-wheelerContinue Reading
458 Ruhuna University students receive free spectacles under President’s Fund programme
2026-11-08
The second phase of the programme launched by the President’s Fund to provide free spectacles to university students was heldContinue Reading
Heavy showers of up to 100mm expected in several areas today
2026-11-08
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 08 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 08 November 2026. Showers or thunder showers will occurContinue Reading
Flying taxis tested in Colombo ahead of official demonstration
2026-11-08
Passenger drones are currently undergoing test flights at Colombo Port City ahead of an official demonstration scheduled for November 11.Continue Reading
3 killed, 4 injured in bus-van collision in Warakapola
2026-11-07
Three people have been killed and four others injured in a road accident involving a Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB)Continue Reading
Clearing of blocked canals begins following Colombo floods
2026-11-07
The Sri Lanka Land Development Corporation and the Colombo Municipal Council have launched special operations to clear blocked canals andContinue Reading
Colombo floods: Government announces emergency response task force
2026-11-07
Presidential Secretary Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake has instructed authorities to establish a special operations task force under the Colombo MunicipalContinue Reading
Former state company officer arrested over alleged US$5,830 loss
2026-11-07
A former Supply Officer of Lanka Phosphate Company has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
Government plans to replace ageing state vehicle fleet after Rs. 25 billion repair bill
2026-11-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government plans to replace its ageing vehicle fleet after spending nearly Rs. 25 billionContinue Reading
Heavy rain warning issued for 14 districts, rainfall above 100 mm expected
2026-11-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued a yellow-level warning for heavy rainfall exceeding 100 mm in several areas across 14Continue Reading
