Court of Appeal issues open warrant for arrest of Gnanasara Thera
2026-10-01
The Court of Appeal has issued an open warrant for the arrest of Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) Secretary Galagoda AththeContinue Reading
IGP orders CID probe into Police failure to act on drug container tip-off
2026-10-01
The Inspector General of Police (IGP) has ordered the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) to investigate alleged failures and negligence byContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Rupee mostly steady against USD today
2026-10-01
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (01), comparedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s current account returns to US$133 mn surplus after 4 months of deficits
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka’s external current account returned to a surplus in August 2026 after four consecutive months of deficits, according toContinue Reading
California bans marriage under 18; practice still legal in 32 US states
2026-10-01
Governor of California Gavin Newsom signed legislation Wednesday setting 18 as California’s minimum age for marriage and domestic partnerships. AssemblyContinue Reading
34,000 individuals to face fines from Bribery Commission
2026-10-01
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has identified around 34,000 individuals who are liable to faceContinue Reading
Who obstructed whom? SLWJA seek probe into Ranil security-cameraman incident
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka Working Journalists Association (SLWJA) has called for an immediate, impartial investigation into an incident involving a security officerContinue Reading
Airbus deal probe: P.B. Jayasundara questioned for 4 hours at home
2026-10-01
Bribery Commission officials have recorded a nearly four-hour statement from former Treasury and Finance Ministry Secretary P.B. Jayasundara at hisContinue Reading
One click to borrow, but at what cost? CID probes instant loan services
2026-10-01
The Criminal Investigation Department (CID) has launched an investigation into online instant loan services following reports that customers are facingContinue Reading
US report flags major hurdles for foreign investors in Sri Lanka
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka’s investment climate continues to face significant challenges despite stronger economic growth and the country’s ongoing recovery from theContinue Reading
Youth Services officer arrested over alleged bribe for course certificates
2026-10-01
An officer attached to the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations ofContinue Reading
Indian PM hails stabbed Indian pilot as a ‘hero’; Flydubai halts Israel flights
2026-10-01
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Captain Smit Machchhar as a “hero” after he was wounded by his co-pilotContinue Reading
Afternoon thundershowers expected across Sri Lanka from today
2026-10-01
The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka fromContinue Reading
24 Sri Lankan players shortlisted for ILT20 Season 5 auction
2026-10-01
Twenty-four Sri Lankan cricketers have been shortlisted for the DP World ILT20 Season 5 player auction, scheduled to take placeContinue Reading
Over 2,500 doctors already left Sri Lanka as GMOA seeks relief from 36% tax burden
2026-10-01
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has urged the government to introduce further tax relief for doctors and other professionals,Continue Reading
Interpol Red Notice suspect who escaped custody in India & Sri Lanka arrested
2026-10-01
A 54-year-old Sri Lankan wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, who had escaped custody in both India and Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Fuel prices increased
2026-09-30
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced an increase in fuel prices effective from midnight on September 30. The price ofContinue Reading
Two killed, teenager critically injured in Maligawatte clash over romantic dispute
2026-09-30
Two young men were killed and a 16-year-old was left critically injured following a violent clash in Maligawatte, Colombo 10,Continue Reading
