Irrigation Department issues Amber flood warning for Gin Ganga Basin
2026-11-09
An amber flood warning has been issued by the Irrigation Department for the Gin Ganga Basin, indicating a risk ofContinue Reading
At least 34 dead after migrant boat sinks off Senegal
2026-11-09
At least 34 people have died after a small wooden migrant boat capsized off the coast of Senegal between DakarContinue Reading
Over Rs. 30 Bn owed by bond defaulting university lecturers, COPE reveals
2026-11-09
Nearly Rs. 30 billion is currently owed by university lecturers across the entire Sri Lankan university system for defaulting onContinue Reading
Colombo Sports Hub, Colombo Tuskers crowned joint PCL 2026 champions
2026-11-09
Colombo Sports Hub and Colombo Tuskers were crowned joint champions of the Peterite Cricket League (PCL) 2026, which concluded atContinue Reading
NBRI issues Amber landslide warnings for five districts
2026-11-09
The National Building Research Institute (NBRI) has issued Amber landslide warnings for select areas in the Badulla, Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya,Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – November 9
2026-11-09
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Upgraded Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital officially inaugurated
2026-11-09
The newly upgraded Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital in Malabe, renovated with the contribution of the Sri LankaContinue Reading
UN experts urge Sri Lanka to revise proposed anti- terror law to protect human rights
2026-11-09
UN experts have urged the Government of Sri Lanka to revise the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism ActContinue Reading
New secretaries appointed to Digital Economy and Youth Affairs and Sports Ministries
2026-11-09
New secretaries have been appointed to the Ministry of Digital Economy and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, accordingContinue Reading
Islandwide thundershowers, heavy rain over 100mm expected tonight and tomorrow
2026-11-09
Showers or thundershowers are expected to affect most parts of the island tonight, with heavy rainfalls exceeding 100mm likely inContinue Reading
Man released on bail over alleged killing of wild elephant with illegal electric fence
2026-11-09
A 57-year-old man was released on bail after being produced before the Mahiyanganaya Magistrate’s Court today (November 9) for allegedlyContinue Reading
No flooding risk at Jaffna cricket stadium site – Sports Ministry
2026-11-09
Concerns raised over possible flooding at the proposed Mandaitivu Cricket Stadium site in Jaffna have been dismissed by the MinistryContinue Reading
Mahanayake Thera asks prison to facilitate robes for Gnanasara Thera
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial Chief Prelate of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siyam Maha Nikaya,Continue Reading
Organised Crimes Bill: Govt agrees to reduce detention period from 72 to 48 hours
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Government has agreed to reduce the detention period for suspects under the proposed Prevention of OrganisedContinue Reading
Parliament invites applications for Senior Consultant post at CoPF
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Parliament of Sri Lanka has called for applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the postContinue Reading
Special Army units to be deployed to protect wild elephants under Hasthi Sena operation
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial Special Army units are expected to be deployed along elephant migration routes in high-risk areas to protectContinue Reading
Court summons 5 monks, including Ven. Kassapa Thera, over Anuradhapura protest
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued summons to five Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera,Continue Reading
Prior appointments mandatory for one-day services at DMT
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that prior appointments are mandatory for individuals seeking one-dayContinue Reading