Who can become Sri Lanka Cricket’s next chairman — and who is barred?
2026-09-30
A bill published in a Gazette supplement proposes that the next Sri Lanka Cricket chairperson be selected from among sevenContinue Reading
‘Desperate Lies’: Tilvin laughs off Prime Minister Poisoning Rumors
2026-09-30
The general secretary of ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has dismissed reports of an internal faction working against Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Government moves to resolve Batticaloa dairy farmers’ grazing land dispute
2026-09-29
The Government has taken steps to provide a permanent solution to the grazing land dispute involving dairy farmers in theContinue Reading
“I don’t remember”: Gotabaya questioned over Keith Noyahr abduction and disappearances
2026-09-29
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa told court he could not recall details of the abduction of journalist Keith Noyahr or whetherContinue Reading
Three films a day: Concerns raised over state TV schedule
2026-09-29
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has forwarded concerns over a proposed schedule to broadcast three Tamil films a day onContinue Reading
Computer training centre opened for children at Muwadora Uyana housing complex
2026-09-29
A newly established computer training center and upgraded library facility at the Muwadora Uyana Apartment Complex in North Colombo wereContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – September 29
2026-09-29
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Indian authorities said illicit funds were used in Krish project, court told
2026-09-29
Sri Lankan investigators have received a mutual legal assistance communication from India stating that illicit funds were used in theContinue Reading
Foundation stone laid for 51 Indian funded estate houses in Badulla
2026-09-29
The foundation stone for 51 new housing units was laid at the Alagolla Estate in the Badulla District on SeptemberContinue Reading
President orders unified National Digital System to streamline Sri Lanka’s Public Services
2026-09-29
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to establish a unified national digital framework across the entire public service, movingContinue Reading
Police issue clarification on procurement of 500 body-worn cameras
2026-09-29
The Sri Lanka Police has refuted claims of irregularities in its ongoing tender to acquire body worn cameras, describing allegationsContinue Reading
Three Sri Lankan military personnel attend counter-terrorism, hostage rescue course in India
2026-09-29
Three Sri Lankan Armed Forces officers are currently participating in a specialised Counter-Terrorism and Hostage Rescue Course in India, whichContinue Reading
Dashcam footage from car that caused fatal Mattakkuliya crash emerges
2026-09-29
Dashcam footage from the car involved in the September 16 Mattakkuliya crash that killed three people has emerged. The driverContinue Reading
Hasaranga, Shanaka among Top ILT20 auction contenders
2026-09-29
Wanindu Hasaranga, Dasun Shanaka, Avishka Fernando and Kusal Perera are among the Sri Lankan cricketers shortlisted for the DP WorldContinue Reading
Opposition leader slams Govt over ‘false’ poverty data
2026-09-29
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has accused the government of using outdated data on poverty and living standards in a newlyContinue Reading
‘Mage Awanaduwa’: After acquittal, Gammanpila plans book on 11-year court battle
2026-09-29
Pivithuru Hela Urumaya leader Udaya Gammanpila says he plans to publish a book about the cases against him after beingContinue Reading
Pillayan further remanded over five Batticaloa killings
2026-09-29
Former State Minister Sivanesathurai Chandrakanthan, alias Pillayan, who is in custody in connection with five killings in Batticaloa, has beenContinue Reading
Ministry warns against using children’s photos and videos for Facebook monetisation
2026-09-29
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has urged parents and guardians to exercise greater caution when sharing photographs andContinue Reading