Suresh Salley case takes new turn as court summons 10 doctors
2026-10-02
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has issued notices on 10 doctors who served on the medical panel examining former State IntelligenceContinue Reading
FlyDubai Pilot tells PM Modi what gave him courage during attack (Video)
2026-10-02
On Friday, Prime Minister Narendra Modi spoke with Captain Smit Machchhar, the Indian pilot who sustained serious injuries while successfullyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka T20 Squad announced: Several changes
2026-10-02
Kusal Mendis has been named captain of Sri Lanka’s 15-member team for the upcoming three-match T20I series against Pakistan. SriContinue Reading
President launches construction of jet fuel pipeline and new oil storage tanks at Muthurajawela
2026-10-02
Construction of a dedicated Jet A-1 aviation fuel pipeline connecting Muthurajawela to Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA), along with two newContinue Reading
Parliament to convene on October 6, Anti-Corruption Amendment Bill set for debate
2026-10-02
Parliament is scheduled to convene from October 6 to 9, with debates on foreign exchange regulations, public debt management, theContinue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued for 17 districts today
2026-10-02
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western and North-CentralContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (02), compared to Thursday, while the US DollarContinue Reading
Govt to save Rs. 5.7 billion through price regulation of 13 medicines – NMRA
2026-10-02
The government is expected to save approximately Rs. 5.7 billion through the price regulation of 13 types of medicines orderedContinue Reading
75 Sri Lankan Army personnel participate in counter-terrorism exercise in Russia
2026-10-02
A 75-member Sri Lanka Army contingent has successfully participated in a joint counter-terrorism military exercise with the Russian Armed ForcesContinue Reading
Police Sergeant suspended following viral bribery video
2026-10-02
A Police Sergeant attached to the Malwathuhiripitiya Police Station has been suspended from service following allegations that he solicited aContinue Reading
Update : Lanka Metro rejects official’s claim on weekend private bus hire
2026-10-02
Lanka Metro Transit (Pvt) Ltd has officially denied claims that its Metro buses will be made available for private hire,Continue Reading
Police to step up security at 24 Colombo apartment complexes amid drug trafficking concerns
2026-10-02
Sri Lanka Police, in collaboration with the Urban Development Authority (UDA), has decided to strengthen security measures at 24 apartmentContinue Reading
Rs. 22 billion Uma Oya Development Project to benefit 5,000 families
2026-10-02
The Kuda Oya Reservoir, constructed in the Kirindi Oya Valley under the Uma Oya Downstream Valley Development Project, was officiallyContinue Reading
All liquor stores across Sri Lanka to remain closed on Saturday
2026-10-02
All liquor stores across Sri Lanka will remain closed tomorrow (03), in view of World Temperance Day, the Excise DepartmentContinue Reading
Sajith discusses renewable energy investment opportunities with French Ambassador
2026-10-02
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has highlighted the potential for France, including through its development agency, the French Development Agency (AFD),Continue Reading
Meet Momo! Dehiwala Zoo unveils name of Hippo calf
2026-10-02
The Nile hippopotamus calf recently born at the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens has officially been named ‘Momo’, following a special namingContinue Reading
678,000 driving licences awaiting printing as authorities move to double capacity
2026-10-02
Around 678,000 driving licences are currently awaiting printing in Sri Lanka, officials of the Department of Motor Traffic have revealed.Continue Reading
Dollar rate today: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02), comparedContinue Reading