Parliament sets dates for 2027 Budget debate and votes
2026-09-30
The Second Reading of the Appropriation Bill for 2027, marking the presentation of the government’s Budget proposals, will take placeContinue Reading
76-year-old man kills wife, dies by suicide
2026-09-30
A 76-year-old man has died by suicide after allegedly killing his 75-year-old wife at their home in the Kirindiwela areaContinue Reading
Five Pakistanis held as India seizes 526kg of drugs from Iranian Dhow
2026-09-30
The Indian Coast Guard has seized 526 kilograms of heroin and methamphetamine valued at more than ₹3,000 crore from anContinue Reading
Mano Ganesan appeals to Saudi Crown Prince for clemency for Anojan Sivarasa
2026-09-30
Tamil Progressive Alliance (TPA) Leader Mano Ganesan has appealed to Saudi Crown Prince and Prime Minister Mohammed bin Salman toContinue Reading
SLPP briefs US Embassy on alleged misuse of laws and concerns over democracy
2026-09-30
The Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) has met with officials of the US Embassy in Sri Lanka to raise concernsContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Rupee gains slightly against USD
2026-09-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (30), comparedContinue Reading
Court of Appeal dismisses Dilith Jayaweera’s writ petition over contempt of court matter
2026-09-30
The Court of Appeal has dismissed without hearing a writ petition filed by MP Dilith Jayaweera challenging a determination madeContinue Reading
JVP’s Tilvin Silva holds talks with Senior BJP leaders in India
2026-09-30
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva and a party delegation have held discussions with Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP)Continue Reading
Wimal summoned to give statement over contempt of court allegation
2026-09-30
Wimal Weerawansa has been summoned by the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCBI) to provide a statement in connection with anContinue Reading
Ranil’s misuse of state funds case to be taken up today
2026-09-30
The case filed against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe over the alleged misuse of public funds during a visit to LondonContinue Reading
FM Vijitha Herath meets UN Chief António Guterres on sidelines of UNGA81
2026-09-30
Sri Lankan Minister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath held discussions with UN Secretary-General António Guterres onContinue Reading
Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister
2026-09-30
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first female prime minister and the second-womanContinue Reading
CAA seizes 801 reusable plastic bottles during raids in Pettah
2026-09-30
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken 801 reusable plastic bottles into custody as case productions during special raids conductedContinue Reading
UAE confirms Israel PM Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi
2026-09-30
The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed AlContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Australia agree to strengthen cooperation following senior officials talks
2026-09-30
Sri Lanka and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation across several key areas, including trade, defence, education and maritime affairs,Continue Reading
Central Bank keeps Policy Rate unchanged at 8.75%
2026-09-30
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at its current levelContinue Reading
Heavy showers above 50mm expected in several areas today
2026-09-30
The Department of Meteorology says the atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri LankaContinue Reading
Who can become Sri Lanka Cricket’s next chairman — and who is barred?
2026-09-30
A bill published in a Gazette supplement proposes that the next Sri Lanka Cricket chairperson be selected from among sevenContinue Reading