Court rejects CID request for travel ban on Dilantha Malagamuwa
2026-09-07
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has rejected a request by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to impose overseas travel bans onContinue Reading
Prison authorities asked to facilitate Namal Rajapaksa’s Parliament attendance
2026-09-07
Parliament Secretary General Kushani Rohanadeera has instructed the Commissioner General of Prisons to make arrangements for Member of Parliament (MP)Continue Reading
Foreign Employment Bureau appoints 100 new employees
2026-09-07
The Sri Lanka Bureau of Foreign Employment has appointed 100 new employees to fill vacancies and strengthen the services providedContinue Reading
No more trips to Govt offices? President targets 80% of services from home
2026-09-07
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has outlined a series of measures aimed at accelerating Sri Lanka’s digital transformation, including plans toContinue Reading
Grade 5 scholarship Exam results : Notice for students
2026-09-07
The Department of Examinations has announced that appeals for the re‑checking of answer scripts from the 2026 Grade Five ScholarshipContinue Reading
CLA President releases report on 22A hearing, raises 4 key procedural concerns
2026-09-07
Commonwealth Lawyers Association (CLA) President Steven Thiru has raised several concerns over procedural fairness, transparency and public confidence arising fromContinue Reading
Newly registered vehicles to receive number plates within one week
2026-09-07
Newly registered vehicles will now be issued their number plates within one week of registration, Commissioner General of Motor Traffic,Continue Reading
Court orders destruction of 8,500 bottles of Avissawella company using false brand name
2026-09-07
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken legal action against a company in Seethawaka, Avissawella, and its Director, for producingContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 12 districts
2026-09-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the North-Central and Eastern provinces and the Jaffna,Continue Reading
Yala National Park Zones 1 and 2 to close from Sept. 14
2026-09-07
It has been decided to close Zones 01 and 02 of Yala National Park from September 14, taking into accountContinue Reading
Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera remanded
2026-09-07
Venerable Ampitiye Sumanarathana Thera, who was arrested by the Batticaloa Police today, has been remanded until tomorrow (08). Police saidContinue Reading
Parliamentary Committee probes Police over Cyclone Ditwah preparedness
2026-09-07
The Select Committee of Parliament tasked with conducting a comprehensive study on Sri Lanka’s lack of preparedness to face CycloneContinue Reading
Rs. 8.8M loss : Update on Kumara Jayakody corruption case
2026-09-07
The Colombo High Court today (07) ordered that the further examination of evidence in the corruption case filed by theContinue Reading
PM Harini stresses need for cultural citizens amid social media concerns
2026-09-07
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that certain comments made on social media, particularly those targeting a child, a vulnerable personContinue Reading
EU and Expertise France launch initiative to strengthen environmental journalism in Sri Lanka
2026-09-07
A landmark initiative to strengthen environmental journalism in Sri Lanka has been launched by Expertise France and the European Union,Continue Reading
Reservoir water levels drop to 47% amid dry weather
2026-09-07
The Irrigation Department has reported that the total water capacity stored in reservoirs across the country has dropped to aroundContinue Reading
India produces first AK-203 with 100% locally sourced components
2026-09-07
India has produced and successfully test-fired its first AK-203 “Sher” assault rifle made entirely with domestically sourced components and materials,Continue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-09-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to last Friday. However, the USContinue Reading