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US suspends 8 major tech companies from key green card programme

2026-10-09
On: October 9, 2026

The United States has suspended eight major technology companies, including Microsoft, Adobe, Tata Consultancy Services, Infosys, Wipro, HCL Technologies, CognizantContinue Reading

“Welcome to India, Elon. Wait till you discover the other guy”: Rahul Gandhi to Musk

2026-10-09
On: October 9, 2026

Tesla and SpaceX CEO Elon Musk and Indian opposition leader Rahul Gandhi have exchanged remarks on social media over delaysContinue Reading

Police freeze Rs. 35 million gym in major drug trafficking investigation

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

The Central Crime Investigation Bureau has issued freezing orders on properties valued at more than Rs. 100 million, suspected toContinue Reading

President appoints special committee to update Prisons Ordinance rules and regulations

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

A special committee was appointed today (08) on the instructions of President Anura Kumara Dissanayake to update the rules, regulationsContinue Reading

SLS standards to be introduced for preschools across Sri Lanka in 2027

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj announced that 2027 will mark a transformative milestone for the earlyContinue Reading

Former Akmeemana Pradeshiya Sabha chairman sentenced to three years RI

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

Former Akmeemana Pradeshiya Sabha chairman Milinda Haputhanthri has been sentenced to three years of rigorous imprisonment after being found guiltyContinue Reading

Update: 25-year-old remanded over alleged USD 25 M illegal foreign transfer scheme

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

A 25-year-old resident of Wellampitiya has been remanded until October 15 by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court following his arrest forContinue Reading

Today’s News Digest – October 8

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading

Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill passed in Parliament without a vote

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

The Anti-Corruption (Amendment) Bill was passed in Parliament today (08) with amendments and without a vote. The legislation aims toContinue Reading

Shanakiyan speaks to BBC on efforts to overturn Anojan’s death sentence in Saudi Arabia

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

A legal delegation from Sri Lanka has arrived in Saudi Arabia to hold discussions with authorities concerning the death sentenceContinue Reading

President hands over appointments to 1,540 new Grama Niladhari Officers

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake stated that the government’s economic and social development path focuses on creating economic opportunities and facilitiesContinue Reading

Dengue vaccine Qdenga available in Australia for the first time

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

A vaccine for dengue fever has been made available in Australia for the first time, as holiday destinations popular withContinue Reading

Sri Lanka High Commissioner invites Indian business leaders to Sri Lanka Expo 2027

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

High Commissioner of Sri Lanka to India, Mahishini Colonne, has invited Indian business leaders, investors and buyers to take partContinue Reading

Sri Lanka aims to reduce VAT rates within next 2–3 years, President says

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake says the government aims to reduce Value Added Tax (VAT) rates over the next two toContinue Reading

President gives committee two weeks to review prison rules for Buddhist monks

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed the appointment of a committee to review existing laws governing the treatment of BuddhistContinue Reading

Man arrested for aiding escape of Akuregoda lawyer murder suspect

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

A 45-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly assisting the main suspect in the Akuregoda double murder case, involving theContinue Reading

Court rejects objections by Shasheendra Rajapaksa and two others in corruption case

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

The Colombo High Court has rejected the preliminary objections raised by former State Minister Shasheendra Rajapaksa and two other defendantsContinue Reading

16 former Cabinet Ministers among those implicated in corruption cases: Watagala

2026-10-08
On: October 8, 2026

Sixteen (16) former Cabinet Ministers have been implicated in bribery and corruption cases investigated between October 2024 and October 2026,Continue Reading

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