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Cabinet Approves New Anti-Terrorism Bill

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

The Cabinet has approved the publication and subsequent tabling in Parliament of the new bill aimed at addressing shortcomings inContinue Reading

Test debut for Pasindu Sooriyabandara

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

Dinesh Chandimal sustained an injury while fielding during the first session of the fourth day, hitting his shoulder and headContinue Reading

Cabinet approves Rs. 580mn contracts for printing NLB lottery tickets

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the award of contracts for the printing, supply and delivery of computer-based lottery ticketsContinue Reading

CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate drops below Rs. 337

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar today (18), compared to Monday, with the selling rateContinue Reading

BASL files petition challenging 22nd Amendment Bill before Supreme Court

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

The first petition challenging the constitutionality of the 22nd Amendment Bill to the Constitution, which was tabled in Parliament todayContinue Reading

Namal questions minister’s prediction of court verdict

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has questioned how a government minister could predict that he would beContinue Reading

El Niño: Govt plans water distribution in several districts as dry weather persists

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

The government is to launch a special programme to provide drinking water to people in districts affected by the currentContinue Reading

Pakistan’s Supreme Court orders Imran Khan transferred to hospital

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

Pakistan’s Supreme Court has ordered authorities to transfer jailed former Prime Minister Imran Khan from Adiala Jail to Shifa InternationalContinue Reading

Sri Lankan exporters urged to prepare for new EU packaging rules

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

Sri Lankan exporters have been urged to prepare for new European Union packaging requirements that could affect market access forContinue Reading

‘Peace Children’s Clubs’ programme launched for children in urban housing complexes

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

A national ‘Peace Children’s Clubs’ programme has been launched for children living in urban apartment complexes, with the aim ofContinue Reading

Former minister Keheliya Rambukwella arrested

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

Former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella has been arrested by officials of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading

Shakira makes surprise visit to earthquake-damaged Colombia, commits to building new schools

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

Colombian superstar Shakira committed Monday to help build at least 10 new schools in a remote and hard-hit region ofContinue Reading

Akila Viraj Kariyawasam released on bail over corruption allegations

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

Former Minister Akila Viraj Kariyawasam and an employee of his fuel station, who were remanded over allegations of corruption, haveContinue Reading

NTC appoints women timekeepers for the first time

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

The National Transport Commission (NTC) has appointed 18 new timekeepers, including two women appointed to the position for the firstContinue Reading

Opposition protests 22nd Amendment, Judicature Bills

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

Opposition MPs, led by Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa, demonstrated their protest in Parliament against the tabling of the draft 22ndContinue Reading

22nd Constitutional Amendment, Judicature Act amendment tabled in Parliament

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

The 22nd Amendment to the Constitution, which proposes to increase the retirement age of judges, and the Judicature (Amendment) BillContinue Reading

Former minister Rajitha Senaratne’s brother arrested

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

Former Ceylon Fisheries Corporation Chairman Mahil Senaratne was arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC)Continue Reading

Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate drops to Rs. 335

2026-08-18
On: August 18, 2026

The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (18), comparedContinue Reading

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