World No. 1 Rumesh Pathirage names Thomas Röhler as his javelin role model
2026-10-05
Sri Lanka’s world No. 1 javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has named German Olympic champion Thomas Röhler as his roleContinue Reading
New Sri Lanka Cricket Bill to be presented in Parliament Tuesday
2026-10-05
The government is set to present the new Sri Lanka Cricket Bill in Parliament on Tuesday, October 6, as partContinue Reading
Sri Lanka beat higher-ranked Mauritius in 3-2 thriller
2026-10-05
Sri Lanka secured a 3-2 victory over Mauritius in an international friendly on Monday, bouncing back strongly from their defeatContinue Reading
Pakistan announce T20I & ODI squad for Sri Lanka series
2026-10-05
Pakistan squads announced for the three-match Sri Lanka T20I series and ODI tri-series featuring Sri Lanka and England.
Parliamentary committee reviews revised draft of Disability Rights Bill
2026-10-05
The Parliamentary Forum for Persons with Disabilities met in Parliament under the chairmanship of Member of Parliament Sugath Wasantha deContinue Reading
Opposition to hand over no-confidence motion against Speaker on Friday: Ajith P. Perera
2026-10-05
A no-confidence motion against the Speaker of Parliament, Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, containing 49 charges, is set to be handed overContinue Reading
Upcountry train service hit by fresh landslip hours after derailment repairs
2026-10-05
A mound of earth collapsed onto the railway track in the Agunawala area between the Peradeniya and Geli Oya railwayContinue Reading
New Chancellor appointed to General Sir John Kotelawala Defence University
2026-10-05
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed Air Chief Marshal Kolitha A. Gunathilake (Retd.) as the new Chancellor of General SirContinue Reading
Youth Parliament Forum and WFD discuss strategy to strengthen political leadership
2026-10-05
The Parliamentary Forum for Youth met recently at the Parliament under the chairmanship of Deputy Minister Eranga Gunasekara to discussContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 5
2026-10-05
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
PM announces new sustainable housing policy based on nine core principles
2026-10-05
Housing is a fundamental human right of every citizen, Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya affirmed, outlining a new framework aimedContinue Reading
Colombo HC fixes Nov 3 for further hearing in corruption case against Kumara Jayakody
2026-10-05
The Colombo High Court has fixed November 3 for further examination of evidence in the corruption case against former MinisterContinue Reading
Hambantota International Port crosses 1 Million TEU milestone
2026-10-05
The Hambantota International Port (HIP) has reached a major milestone in its container operations, surpassing one million Twenty-Foot Equivalent UnitsContinue Reading
October 06 : ‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 13 districts
2026-10-05
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-Central, Eastern, North-Western provinces and theContinue Reading
Shiranthi Rajapaksa seeks anticipatory bail over possible arrest on return to Sri Lanka
2026-10-05
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has filed an anticipatory bail application before the Maligakanda Magistrate’s Court, citing the possibility ofContinue Reading
Up-country train services resumed without NBRO approval: Railway union
2026-10-05
The Sri Lanka Railway Station Masters’ Association (SLRSMU) has raised serious safety concerns over the resumption of train services onContinue Reading
New entrepreneurship and financial literacy subject for Grade 6 from 2027
2026-10-05
A new subject covering entrepreneurship and financial literacy will be introduced for Grade 6 students from 2027 as part ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, ADB identify priority development projects for 2026–2029
2026-10-05
Sri Lanka and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have held discussions to identify priority development projects for the 2026–2029 period,Continue Reading