October 03 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 11 districts
2026-10-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces and theContinue Reading
Rs. 2.04 trillion : Sri Lanka reaches 85% of 2026 tax target by September
2026-10-02
Sri Lanka’s Inland Revenue Department has collected Rs. 2,040 billion in tax revenue by Sept. 30, achieving 85% of itsContinue Reading
Religious Leaders submit memoranda to President seeking release of Anojan Sivarasa
2026-10-02
The Mahanayaka Theros of the Ramanna Maha Nikaya and the Amarapura Maha Nikaya have submitted a memorandum to President AnuraContinue Reading
New system to speed up exam results discussed at COPA
2026-10-02
The introduction of a new OMR/OCR system to expedite the release of examination results and the establishment of a dedicatedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to build 10 modern chemical-free fruit-ripening chambers this year
2026-10-02
The Institute of Post Harvest Technology Management has announced plans to construct 10 modern fruit-ripening chambers within this year andContinue Reading
Court Registrar arrested over former MP’s wife’s bribe to secure husband’s release
2026-10-02
The Registrar of the Minuwangoda Magistrate’s Court has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
Suresh Salley case takes new turn as court summons 10 doctors
2026-10-02
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued notices on 10 doctors who served on the medical panel examining former State IntelligenceContinue Reading
FlyDubai Pilot tells PM Modi what gave him courage during attack (Video)
2026-10-02
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who sustained serious injuries while successfullyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka T20 Squad announced: Several changes
2026-10-02
Kusal Mendis has been named captain of Sri Lanka’s 15-member team for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan. SriContinue Reading
President launches construction of jet fuel pipeline and new oil storage tanks at Muthurajawela
2026-10-02
Construction of a dedicated Jet A-1 aviation fuel pipeline connecting Muthurajawela to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), along with two newContinue Reading
Parliament to convene on October 6, Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill set for debate
2026-10-02
Parliament is scheduled to convene from October 6 to 9, with debates on foreign exchange regulations, public debt management, theContinue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued for 17 districts today
2026-10-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western and North-CentralContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (02), compared to Thursday, while the US DollarContinue Reading
Govt to save Rs. 5.7 billion through price regulation of 13 medicines – NMRA
2026-10-02
The government is expected to save approximately Rs. 5.7 billion through the price regulation of 13 types of medicines orderedContinue Reading
75 Sri Lankan Army personnel participate in counter-terrorism exercise in Russia
2026-10-02
A 75-member Sri Lanka Army contingent has successfully participated in a joint counter-terrorism military exercise with the Russian Armed ForcesContinue Reading
Police Sergeant suspended following viral bribery video
2026-10-02
A Police Sergeant attached to the Malwathuhiripitiya Police Station has been suspended from service following allegations that he solicited aContinue Reading
Planning a weekend trip? Metro Buses to be available for private hire
2026-10-02
Lanka Metro Transit is planning to introduce a new service allowing members of the public to hire metro buses forContinue Reading
Police to step up security at 24 Colombo apartment complexes amid drug trafficking concerns
2026-10-02
Sri Lanka Police, in collaboration with the Urban Development Authority (UDA), has decided to strengthen security measures at 24 apartmentContinue Reading