Sinhala, Tamil translations of UN Women, Peace and Security resolutions launched
2026-11-02
The launch of the unofficial Sinhala and Tamil translations of the United Nations Security Council resolutions on “Women, Peace andContinue Reading
Not everyone can afford PickMe Food and Uber Eats: Harsha questions government over gas shortage
2026-11-02
Opposition MP Dr. Harsha de Silva has criticised the government over the ongoing cooking gas shortage, saying many Sri LankanContinue Reading
Protest outside British Parliament against Sri Lanka’s PTA, PSTA and POCA
2026-11-02
A group of Sri Lankans staged a protest outside the British Parliament in London on Sunday (November 1), calling forContinue Reading
Finance ministry advances liquidation of 33 State-Owned Enterprises
2026-11-02
The Ministry of Finance, Planning and Economic Development has announced that the liquidation process for 33 selected State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs)Continue Reading
IRD urges public to avoid unnecessary visits to offices to obtain TIN certificates
2026-11-02
The Inland Revenue Department (IRD) has urged the public to avoid unnecessary visits to its head office and regional officesContinue Reading
New career opportunities planned for retiring soldiers
2026-11-02
The Ministry of Defence is exploring a new programme to provide vocational qualifications and employment opportunities, including overseas jobs, forContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – November 2
2026-11-02
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Arjuna Mahendran bond case back in spotlight as court sets new date
2026-11-02
The Colombo Permanent High Court Trial-at-Bar has ordered that the high-profile case against former Central Bank Governor Arjuna Mahendran andContinue Reading
Young athletes set 30 new records at 36th National Youth Sports Festival
2026-11-02
Athletes have set 30 new records, including 21 new swimming records, at the 36th National Youth Sports Festival held atContinue Reading
40 Sabaragamuwa A/L top performers receive Rs. 100,000 each from President’s Fund
2026-11-02
The Sabaragamuwa Provincial programme to recognise outstanding performers at the 2025 G.C.E. Advanced Level Examination, conducted by the President’s FundContinue Reading
Met Department forecasts heavy showers in several areas over next 36 hours
2026-11-02
Showers or thundershowers will occur after 1.00 PM in the North-Central, North-Western, Central, Uva, Sabaragamuwa, Western and Southern provinces, asContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s flag bearers lead delegation at Dakar 2026 Youth Olympics opening ceremony
2026-11-02
Sri Lanka’s flag bearers Julie Hope and Tarek Bluck led the country’s delegation at the opening ceremony of the DakarContinue Reading
New details emerge over death of inmate shot at Dumbara Prison
2026-11-02
Further details have emerged regarding the death of a 27-year-old remand prisoner who was shot by a prison officer atContinue Reading
Three arrested with illegal firearms and wildlife-related items in Kekirawa raids
2026-11-02
Three suspects, including a woman, have been arrested during raids conducted by wildlife officers and the Sri Lanka Army inContinue Reading
President AKD receives appreciation from Myanmar group over Saudi death sentence case
2026-11-02
Hindu Munnani Myanmar has expressed appreciation to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake and the Sri Lankan government for their efforts inContinue Reading
Islandwide operation launched to protect elephants and reduce human-elephant conflict
2026-11-02
The Ministry of Environment has launched an islandwide operation named ‘Hasthi Sena’ to protect elephants from life-threatening dangers and minimiseContinue Reading
SriLankan Airlines explains emergency declaration on Melbourne-Colombo flight
2026-11-02
A SriLankan Airlines flight travelling from Melbourne to Colombo declared an emergency before landing at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) followingContinue Reading
Former Ministry Secretary arrested over alleged Rs. 7.9 million corruption
2026-11-02
Former Secretary to the Ministry of Cooperatives and Internal Trade, Gamini Kithsiri Dias Amarawardhana, has been arrested by the CommissionContinue Reading