Rs. 1.3 billion contract to develop Vavuniya stretch of A9 road
2026-11-03
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the awarding of a contract worth Rs. 1,318.3 million for the construction and improvementContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Krrish case, but to remain in remand custody
2026-11-03
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court today (03) ordered the release on bail of Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa,Continue Reading
New TIN procedure: Public no longer required to visit IRD offices
2026-11-03
Deputy Minister of Economic Development Nishantha Jayaweera has urged the public not to queue at Inland Revenue Department (IRD) officesContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for several districts in Sri Lanka
2026-11-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber-level advisory warning of severe lightning in several areas across Sri Lanka, effectiveContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-11-03
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (03), compared to Monday, with the US Dollar sellingContinue Reading
Tensions in Parliament: Opposition MPs attempt to seize mace
2026-11-03
Tensions escalated in Parliament earlier today (03) as Opposition MPs attempted to seize the ceremonial mace during a protest overContinue Reading
TIN number : Long queues continue at Inland Revenue offices across Sri Lanka today
2026-11-03
Long queues were reported at Inland Revenue Department (IRD) offices across Sri Lanka today (03), as members of the publicContinue Reading
Sri Lanka initiates discussions on national framework for child online safety
2026-11-03
Preliminary discussions have commenced on establishing a national framework to protect children from online exploitation, cyberbullying and other digital threats,Continue Reading
Proposal submitted to Parliament for special committee to investigate 1983 Black July riots
2026-11-03
A proposal has been submitted to Parliament seeking the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to conduct a comprehensive investigationContinue Reading
Sri Lanka records highest-ever October tourist arrivals with over 168,000 visitors
2026-11-03
Sri Lanka recorded its highest-ever tourist arrivals for the month of October, welcoming 168,625 foreign visitors in October 2026, accordingContinue Reading
Fire destroys students’ belongings at University of Kelaniya hostel
2026-11-03
A fire broke out in a room at a female students’ hostel at the University of Kelaniya on Tuesday (03)Continue Reading
UK immigration rules 2026: Permanent residency wait to increase – Full list of new rules
2026-11-03
The United Kingdom has announced major immigration reforms that will require most foreign workers and other migrants to wait 10Continue Reading
New directors appointed to five major hospitals in Sri Lanka
2026-11-03
New directors have been appointed to five major hospitals in Sri Lanka, including the Kalubowila, Ragama, Batticaloa and Peradeniya TeachingContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Turkey explore stronger cooperation in trade, energy and tourism
2026-11-03
Sri Lanka and Turkey have discussed opportunities to strengthen bilateral cooperation in trade, energy, tourism and investment during a meetingContinue Reading
Cyclone Murasu makes landfall in India; warning issued for rough seas and strong winds
2026-11-03
The Department of Meteorology has issued a warning for strong winds and rough seas in parts of the Bay ofContinue Reading
Dramatic footage captures 2 helicopters colliding in Nepal
2026-11-03
An Indian tourist has been killed and two other people injured after two helicopters collided while attempting to land inContinue Reading
Treatment begins for injured wild elephant at Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home
2026-11-03
Veterinary officers at the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home have commenced treatment for an injured wild elephant brought from the KalthotaContinue Reading
Tense situation in Parliament over no-confidence motion against Speaker
2026-11-03
A tense situation arose in Parliament today (03) after the Opposition objected to Deputy Speaker Rizvie Salih’s refusal to immediatelyContinue Reading