Sri Lanka Police public notice: Property of persons evading court can be seized
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka Police have reminded the public that courts have the power to take legal action against individuals who evadeContinue Reading
2027 Cricket World Cup Groups & Fixtures announced
2026-10-01
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. The tournament begins onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka secures USD 5.5m Japanese grant for first JFJCM rooftop solar project
2026-10-01
Minister and Deputy Head of Mission at the Embassy of Japan in Sri Lanka, Naoaki Kamoshida, participated in a signingContinue Reading
CBSL Governor warns illegal plantation investment schemes will collapse as new deposits dry up
2026-10-01
Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe has warned that businesses accepting deposits from the public under the guise of plantationContinue Reading
Child labour fine for hazardous work increased from Rs.10,000 to Rs. 100,000
2026-10-01
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that ensuring children’s emotional security, mental well-being and self-confidence is important in the faceContinue Reading
Loku Patty’s brother shot near home in Ahungalla
2026-10-01
The younger brother of alleged organised crime figure “Loku Patty” has died after being shot in the Welikanda area ofContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in Kalpitiya with 20 rare sea shells
2026-10-01
A suspect attempting to sell 20 rare sea shells was arrested in Kalpitiya town today (1) in a raid conductedContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 1
2026-10-01
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
CWIT’s 2 million container milestone reflects India-Sri Lanka cooperation: Indian High Commissioner
2026-10-01
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, highlighted the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) as a milestoneContinue Reading
21 year old remanded over alleged WhatsApp threats to bomb major religious sites
2026-10-01
A 21-year-old man from Ibbagamuwa has been remanded over allegations that he circulated WhatsApp messages threatening bomb attacks onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs launches digital signature, paperless declaration system
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka Customs officially launched the Digital Signature and Paperless Customs Declaration Processing System today (1), making it mandatory forContinue Reading
“I did not hit him”: News1st cameraman denies hitting Ranil’s security officer
2026-10-01
News1st cameraman Charith Niyomal has denied allegations that he assaulted a security officer attached to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe outsideContinue Reading
Diesel costs Rs. 528, sold at Rs. 392: CPC Chairman
2026-10-01
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says the latest increase in domestic fuel prices was mainly driven by a sharp riseContinue Reading
28 Sri Lankan minority youth undergo leadership training in India
2026-10-01
A delegation of 28 minority youths from diverse backgrounds across Sri Lanka participated in a five day training programme onContinue Reading
Kavinda Jayawardena calls for stronger, transparent political parties at Brussels roundtable
2026-10-01
Gampaha District Member of Parliament Dr. Kavinda Jayawardena called on European partners to support stronger party institutions, internal democracy andContinue Reading
Cricket: 7 new ICC Playing Conditions announced
2026-10-01
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a series of changes to its Playing Conditions, including new measures to addressContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 13 districts
2026-10-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces and theContinue Reading
Air Force promotes world record holder Dulith Dassanayake to Sergeant
2026-10-01
The Sri Lanka Air Force has granted a special promotion to Dulith Dassanayake, who secured a gold medal and establishedContinue Reading