Don’t punish children over Scholarship Results, Ministry warns legal action
2026-09-02
The Ministry of Women and Child Affairs has warned that strict legal action will be taken against individuals who physicallyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s Rising Stars Surge: Sonal No. 25, Pasindu Climbs 170 Places
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka batters Sonal Dinusha and Pasindu Sooriyabandara have made significant gains in the latest ICC Men’s Test Player RankingsContinue Reading
Masked gang flees after Rs. 60M robbery at Thalawathugoda travel agency
2026-09-02
Police have launched an investigation into a Rs. 60 million robbery at a travel agency in Thalawathugoda. According to reports,Continue Reading
26-year-old arrested with 130 E-Cigarettes in Wellampitiya
2026-09-02
A 26-year-old man has been arrested with 130 foreign electronic cigarettes allegedly intended for illegal sale during a joint operationContinue Reading
65‑year‑old arrested for Rs. 40M Canada job scam
2026-09-02
A 65‑year‑old man from Battaramulla has been arrested for defrauding the public by promising jobs in Canada, police said. TheContinue Reading
22A hearings conclude; SC decision to be sent to Speaker
2026-09-02
The Supreme Court has concluded deliberations on petitions filed in relation to the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution. TheContinue Reading
Janasetha Front Leader Seelarathana Thera assaulted
2026-09-02
Venerable Battaramulle Seelarathana Thera, leader of the Janasetha Front, was assaulted this morning in the Weeragula area, it was reported. Continue Reading
Sri Lanka to access difficult‑to‑procure drugs via UNDP
2026-09-02
The Ministry of Health and Indigenous Medicine has signed a Memorandum of Understanding with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)Continue Reading
Court orders health report on Suresh Sallay
2026-09-02
The Colombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasena today ordered the Director of the National Hospital to submit a report on theContinue Reading
New insurance scheme for fruit farmers
2026-09-02
A new insurance scheme for fruit cultivation has been introduced by the Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board to safeguard farmersContinue Reading
Grade 5 Scholarship Exam Results – doenets.lk
2026-09-02
The Department of Examinations says the results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination has been released. Results can beContinue Reading
252 drivers tested, seven identified for drug use
2026-09-02
Seven drivers were identified as having used dangerous drugs during random inspections carried out yesterday, out of a total ofContinue Reading
Japan donates seven low-floor buses to boost Sri Lanka’s public transport
2026-09-02
The Government of Japan has donated seven low-floor buses to Sri Lanka as part of continued development cooperation aimed atContinue Reading
24‑hour water cut in Colombo and suburbs
2026-09-02
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board has announced a 24‑hour suspension of water supply in several areas of ColomboContinue Reading
Sri Lanka signs MoU to prevent elephant–train collisions
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka has taken a decisive step to protect both wildlife and railway passengers with the signing of a MemorandumContinue Reading
Civil Society groups accuse 159 NPP lawmakers of misusing parliamentary allowances
2026-09-02
A collective of civil society organisations has lodged a complaint with the Bribery Commission alleging large‑scale misuse of parliamentary allowancesContinue Reading
Deputy Minister engages with 6,000 Sri Lankans in Serbia
2026-09-02
Sri Lanka’s Deputy Minister of Foreign Affairs and Tourism Arun Hemachandra has attended a major international summit in Serbia, markingContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-09-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (02), compared to Tuesday, with the US Dollar sellingContinue Reading