MP Chamara Sampath arrives at Bribery Commission
2026-10-12
Parliamentarian Chamara Sampath Dassanayake arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (12). TheContinue Reading
Nawalapitiya Mayor’s son and son-in-law arrested over assault
2026-10-12
The son and son-in-law of the Nawalapitiya Mayor have been arrested for allegedly assaulting an individual following a road accident.Continue Reading
Fines of up to Rs. 20 million for environmental pollution: PM
2026-10-12
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya says laws have been introduced to impose fines of up to Rs. 20 million and imprisonmentContinue Reading
35-year-old arrested with firearm and six bullets in Weeraketiya
2026-10-12
A 35-year-old suspect has been arrested with a pistol and six rounds of ammunition during a police raid in theContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-10-12
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 p.m. today (12), according to the DepartmentContinue Reading
India moving forward with dream of hosting 2036 Olympics, says PM Modi
2026-10-12
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has reaffirmed India’s ambition to host the 2036 Olympic Games, saying the country is movingContinue Reading
President sends strong warning to private fuel companies, announces plans to revise agreements
2026-10-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government will take steps to revise agreements signed by previous administrations with private fuelContinue Reading
Another T20 series lost: Sri Lanka’s struggles continue with 6th consecutive defeat
2026-10-11
Sri Lanka suffered another T20 international series defeat as Pakistan comprehensively secured a 2-0 series victory with one match remaining,Continue Reading
Riyadh airport hit by second strike in two days
2026-10-11
An unidentified projectile struck a passenger terminal at King Khalid International Airport in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia, on Sunday (Oct. 11),Continue Reading
Sri Lanka launches 2nd king coconut village in Badulla
2026-10-11
Sri Lanka has established its second king coconut village in the Badulla District as part of a national programme toContinue Reading
Starting salaries of teachers and doctors to rise to Rs. 65,000 and Rs. 94,000 in January 2027
2026-10-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has announced that public sector salaries will increase again in January 2027, with the starting salaryContinue Reading
Indian PM Modi & Tamil Nadu CM Vijay inaugurate new Chennai Metro line, travel together on train
2026-10-11
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Tamil Nadu Chief Minister Vijay inaugurated the Poonamallee-Vadapalani stretch of Chennai Metro Phase 2,Continue Reading
President AKD alleges drug money used to fund media outlets & protests against Govt
2026-10-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has alleged that money generated through drug trafficking is being used to finance media outlets, YouTubeContinue Reading
Pakistan president suspends Imran Khan’s party-led provincial government
2026-10-11
Pakistan President Asif Ali Zardari has suspended the provincial government led by jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan’s Pakistan Tehreek-e-InsafContinue Reading
New prison regulations to allow Buddhist monks to wear robes outside prison within two weeks
2026-10-11
The government expects to introduce new prison regulations within two weeks to allow Buddhist monks serving prison sentences to beContinue Reading
Appeal against Anojan Sivarasa’s death sentence filed in Saudi Supreme Court
2026-10-11
An appeal against the death sentence imposed on Sri Lankan national Anojan Sivarasa was filed with the Supreme Court ofContinue Reading
President AKD welcomes India’s Katchatheevu assurance, reiterates security commitment
2026-10-11
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reiterated that Sri Lanka will not allow its territory to be used for any activitiesContinue Reading
SLTB to stop unnecessary tea breaks on short-distance bus routes
2026-10-11
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Chairman Sajeewa Kanakarathna has said the board plans to curtail unnecessary stops for tea breaks,Continue Reading