FIFA President holds talks with Sri Lankan delegation on football development
2026-10-27
FIFA President Gianni Infantino has held discussions with a Sri Lankan delegation led by Sports Minister Sunil Kumara Gamage onContinue Reading
Anthropic warns of ‘catastrophic risk’ to humankind ahead of blockbuster share listing
2026-10-26
Anthropic has warned that artificial intelligence could pose catastrophic or existential risks to humanity as it unveiled details of itsContinue Reading
Pathum Nissanka ruled out of Pakistan Tests, Lahiru Udara recalled
2026-10-26
Sri Lanka Tour of Pakistan 2026: Team Updates Pathum Nissanka will miss the upcoming two-match Test series against Pakistan, asContinue Reading
Chinese Ambassador meets Buddhasasana Minister to enhance cultural ties
2026-10-26
Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Wei Huaxiang has held a meeting with the Minister of Buddhasasana, Religious and Cultural Affairs,Continue Reading
Kamal Haasan-produced ‘Dharman’ brings Rajinikanth and Nayanthara together
2026-10-26
Popular South Indian actress Nayanthara has officially joined the cast of superstar Rajinikanth’s upcoming Tamil film Dharman, directed by AshwathContinue Reading
NBRO issues level 3 red landslide evacuation warnings as rains exceed 150 mm
2026-10-26
The National Building Research Organisation (NBRO) has issued urgent Level 3 Red evacuation warnings for residents in high-risk zones acrossContinue Reading
G.C.E. O/L Aesthetic Practical Exams to continue as scheduled despite school closures
2026-10-26
The Department of Examinations has announced that the aesthetic practical examination boards for the 2026 G.C.E. Ordinary Level Examination willContinue Reading
16 locations record over 100mm of rainfall as severe weather hits Sri Lanka
2026-10-26
Torrential weather conditions across Sri Lanka have triggered exceptional rainfall figures in southwestern catchments and hill slopes, with multiple stationsContinue Reading
Severe weather leaves one dead and over 10,000 affected across 12 districts
2026-10-26
Heavy rainfall and adverse weather conditions sweeping across Sri Lanka have left one person dead, one injured, affected over 10,000Continue Reading
Indian Cultural Minister shares Sri Lankan monk’s special message to PM Modi
2026-10-26
India’s Union Minister of Culture and Tourism, Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, has shared a special message from Sri Lankan Buddhist monkContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s exports to India rise 12.3%, India remains second-largest export market
2026-10-26
India has overtaken the United Kingdom to become Sri Lanka’s second-largest export destination, with exports to India recording a 12.3%Continue Reading
Several rivers reach alert levels following heavy rainfall
2026-10-26
The Irrigation Department has reported minor flood levels at three monitoring stations in the Kalu Ganga basin, while several otherContinue Reading
‘We are not slaves of the SJB’: Rishad Bathiudeen criticises Sajith’s political direction
2026-10-26
Former Minister and All Ceylon Makkal Congress (ACMC) leader Rishad Bathiudeen has expressed disappointment over the recent political direction ofContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 26
2026-10-26
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Amber flood warning issued for low-lying areas of Kelani and Attanagalu river basins
2026-10-26
The Department of Irrigation has issued Amber flood warnings for low-lying areas in the Kelani River and Attanagalu Oya basinsContinue Reading
Three Indian Navy training vessels arrive in Sri Lanka on formal visit
2026-10-26
Three vessels of the Indian Navy’s First Training Squadron INS Tir, INS Sujata and ICGS Sarathi arrived in Sri LankaContinue Reading
29-year-old dies in police custody: 3 Homagama Police officers interdicted
2026-10-26
Three police officers attached to the Homagama Police Station, including the Officer-in-Charge (OIC) of the Crimes Division and two sub-inspectors,Continue Reading
All preschools and early childhood development centres closed on October 27 due to bad weather
2026-10-26
All preschools and early childhood development centres across Sri Lanka will remain closed on Tuesday, October 27, due to adverseContinue Reading