Today’s News Digest – April 9
2025-04-09
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
National Anti-Corruption Action Plan 2025–2029 launched : President’s remarks
2025-04-09
Since assuming office, the current government has taken decisive steps to free the process of combating bribery and corruption fromContinue Reading
Online Traffic Fines System ready for pilot rollout soon
2025-04-09
The Sri Lanka Police, in collaboration with the Information and Communication Technology Agency (ICTA), is preparing to launch the pilotContinue Reading
China hits back after Trump’s 104% bombshell
2025-04-09
China has announced that it will impose 84% tariffs on certain goods imported from the United States, starting from AprilContinue Reading
PM assures Govt committed to ensuring justice related to enforced disappearances
2025-04-09
The government is committed to ensuring justice for the victims affected by injustices related to enforced disappearances, Prime Minister HariniContinue Reading
Donald Trump Mocks World Leaders : ‘Leaders Kissing my A**’
2025-04-09
US President Donald Trump bragged Tuesday night that world leaders panicked by his sweeping tariffs are ‘kissing my a**’ inContinue Reading
Youth detained under PTA over Gaza Sticker : Harsha tells why sudden release
2025-04-09
Opposition MP Harsha de Silva says a 22-year-old youth recently arrested under the Prevention of Terrorism Act (ACT) has beenContinue Reading
Fishy Business: Lorry full of Ganja, Not Tuna!
2025-04-09
Two suspects have been arrested while transporting a large consignment of Kerala cannabis valued at over Rs. 50 million inContinue Reading
US tariff : Govt confirms all-party conference
2025-04-09
Leader of the House, Minister Bimal Rathnayake, has announced that President Anura Kumara Dissanayake will convene an all-party meeting thisContinue Reading
Samantha Ranasinghe appointed as MP for Kegalle District
2025-04-09
The National Election Commission has announced the appointment of Ratnayake Mudiyanselage Samantha Ranasinghe as a Member of Parliament representing theContinue Reading
Sajith welcomes Govt’s Parate Law suspension after raising the Issue
2025-04-09
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has welcomed the government’s decision to extend the suspension of the Parate Law, highlighting that overContinue Reading
“One call from Ranil to Elon Musk could have reduced US Tax”
2025-04-09
Former Minister Rajitha Senaratne says if Ranil Wickremesinghe was still serving as the President, Sri Lanka could have had aContinue Reading
Easter attacks investigation : Police Constable arrested
2025-04-09
A Police Constable has been arrested in connection with allegations of having misled investigations linked to the 2019 Easter SundayContinue Reading
“We have given time till May to change, if not, we will change them” – President
2025-04-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has warned that steps will be taken to make changes to corruption-tainted state institutions and theirContinue Reading
Body to be exhumed for fresh Postmortem in Welikada custody death
2025-04-09
The Colombo Magistrate’s Court has ordered the exhumation of the body of the 26-year-old youth who died while in policeContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-04-09
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated significantly against the US Dollar today (09 Apr), compared to Tuesday. According to theContinue Reading
US Tax Issue: President to Convene All-Party Conference?
2025-04-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has reportedly invited all opposition party leaders for an all-party conference to discuss the US tariffContinue Reading
Sri Lanka outperforms UN target on maternal deaths
2025-04-09
Minister of Health Nalinda Jayatissa says Sri Lanka has reduced its maternal mortality rate to 25 per 100,000 live births,Continue Reading
