Former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama arrested by Bribery Commission
2026-10-07
Former Minister Rohitha Bogollagama has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) in connectionContinue Reading
India donates Rs. 52 Mn worth of essential anti-TB medicines to Sri Lanka
2026-10-07
The Government of India today handed over a consignment of essential anti-tuberculosis (TB) medicines to the Government of Sri LankaContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to Tuesday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
USS Tulsa arrives in Colombo for scheduled port visit
2026-10-07
The USS Tulsa (LCS 16), a United States Navy littoral combat ship, arrived at the Port of Colombo today (07)Continue Reading
Sajith meets North, East and Up-country MPs ahead of 2027 Budget debate
2026-10-07
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has held discussions with Opposition MPs representing the North, East and Up-country areas, focusing on economicContinue Reading
2027 Appropriation Bill presented to Parliament
2026-10-07
The Appropriation Bill for 2027 was presented to Parliament today (07) by Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha, formally settingContinue Reading
BOI sets January 2027 start for infrastructure work at two Northern industrial zones
2026-10-07
The Board of Investment (BOI) is moving to fast-track the development of two new Export Processing Zones at Paranthan andContinue Reading
High Court upholds nine-month prison sentence for Gnanasara Thera in separate case
2026-10-07
The Colombo High Court has upheld the nine-month prison sentence imposed on Bodu Bala Sena General Secretary Ven. Galagoda AththeContinue Reading
Namal urges Govt to fund jobs promised to 35,000 graduates in 2027 Budget
2026-10-07
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) MP Namal Rajapaksa has urged President and Finance Minister Anura Kumara Dissanayake to allocate fundsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes global MICE market as Expo brings together buyers from 26 countries
2026-10-07
Sri Lanka is seeking to strengthen its position as a leading destination for international Meetings, Incentives, Conferences and Exhibitions (MICE),Continue Reading
Former NSB Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam arrested over ‘Siriliya Saviya’ investigation
2026-10-07
Former National Savings Bank (NSB) Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
Govt warns private fuel suppliers over distribution restrictions
2026-10-07
Minister of Energy Anura Karunathilake told Parliament that legal advice will be sought on action that could be taken underContinue Reading
Two sentenced to 10 years RI over explosives linked to Zahran Hashim’s group
2026-10-07
Two individuals who pleaded guilty over the illegal storage of firearms and explosives at the Lactowatta estate in Wanathavilluwa, Puttalam,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-10-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to provide official email addresses to every Govt employee
2026-10-07
The Government has decided to provide official email addresses to public sector employees as part of efforts to strengthen andContinue Reading
SLPP raises Krrish, Airbus cases during meeting with UN Resident Coordinator
2026-10-07
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) representatives have met United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche as part ofContinue Reading
Katchatheevu belongs to Sri Lanka: India rules out reopening agreements
2026-10-07
India has told its Supreme Court that it has no intention of reopening the 1974 and 1976 agreements with SriContinue Reading
PSTA Bill contains major deviations from committee recommendations: Saliya Pieris
2026-10-07
The Protection of the State from Terrorism (PSTA) Bill tabled in Parliament contains major deviations from what was agreed byContinue Reading