09-hour water cut in Colombo & suburbs on Saturday
2025-09-04
A 09-hour water cut will be implemented in Colombo and suburbs on Saturday (06 Sept), the Water Board announced. AccordingContinue Reading
Justice Minister inspects alleged mass grave sites in Kalmunai
2025-09-04
Minister of Justice and National Integration, Harshana Nanayakkara, engaged in an inspection tour of areas around Kalmunai, Kalavanchikudy, and Kurukkulamadam,Continue Reading
Ministry Secretary Ravi Seneviratne gets court order suspending Mt. Lavinia Case
2025-09-04
The Court of Appeal today issued an interim order temporarily halting proceedings in the case against Public Security Ministry SecretaryContinue Reading
CoPF approves two Supplementary Estimates & a Resolution
2025-09-04
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has considered two supplementary estimates and a Resolution during a meeting chaired by MPContinue Reading
JVP- FSP office issue : FSP demands answers from IGP
2025-09-04
The Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) has requested the Inspector General of Police (IGP) to provide information on the incident onContinue Reading
How Indian Media reported Sri Lankan President’s Katchatheevu visit
2025-09-04
Sri Lankan President Anura Kumara Dissanayake visiting Katchatheevu by naval boat on September 2, 2025. His trip – became headlineContinue Reading
Backhoe Saman’s wife remanded
2025-09-04
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the wife of underworld figure, Backhoe Saman, to be remanded until 18 September. TheContinue Reading
Education Minister briefed on Preschool Education Policy Draft
2025-09-04
Education Minister, PM Harini Amarasuriya, and Deputy Minister of Women and Children’s Affairs, Namal Sudarshana, have been briefed on theContinue Reading
Rise in child cancer cases : 900 patients diagnosed annually
2025-09-04
The National Cancer Control Programme (NCCP) says an increase in child cancer patients has been observed, with nearly 900 casesContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-04
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (04 Sept), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Light rail sets to be locally assembled for rural transport
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to locally assemble a set of light rails with three compartments to improve passengerContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to establish diplomatic ties with Antigua and Barbuda
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to establish formal diplomatic relations between Sri Lanka and Antigua and Barbuda. According toContinue Reading
Kuwait Airways to resume commercial flights to Colombo in October
2025-09-04
Kuwait Airways has announced that it will resume commercial flights to Colombo, Sri Lanka, starting October 26. According to theContinue Reading
New project to conclude missing persons investigations by 2027
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a special project to complete investigations into complaints on missing persons by 2027. The Office onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to increase fines for child labour violations
2025-09-04
The Cabinet has approved a proposal to amend fines imposed under the Employment of Women, Young Persons and Children ActContinue Reading
Govt to issue new circular on admissions from Grade 2 -11
2025-09-04
Cabinet approval has been granted to issue a new circular for admitting students from Grade 2 to Grade 11, excludingContinue Reading
Govt to support children of migrant workers facing hardship overseas
2025-09-04
The government is to launch a programme under the President’s Fund to provide financial assistance for the education of childrenContinue Reading
Cabinet cancels MPs’ Viyathpura Housing Scheme concession
2025-09-04
Cabinet approval has been granted to cancel the housing concession provided to Members of Parliament under the “Viyathpura Housing Scheme”Continue Reading