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2026-09-24
OpenAI AI agent breached Australian government website, PM says
2026-09-24
An autonomous OpenAI program infiltrated an Australian government health website in June in an “unacceptable” breach, Prime Minister Anthony AlbaneseContinue Reading
Two Retired Navy women officers remanded over 2008 Trinco disappearance case
2026-09-24
Two retired female petty officers of the Sri Lanka Navy have been remanded until October 5 over their alleged involvementContinue Reading
Rooftop Solar Sector under threat : NCCSL writes to President
2026-09-24
The National Chamber of Commerce of Sri Lanka has written to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake seeking his urgent intervention overContinue Reading
Habeeb Rifan takes oath as SLMC National List MP
2026-09-24
Sri Lanka Muslim Congress (SLMC) member Habeeb Rifan was sworn in as a new Member of Parliament today (24). HeContinue Reading
Trump gives Xi Jinping rare airport welcome as summit visit begins
2026-09-24
US President Donald Trump treated Chinese President Xi Jinping to a rare personal airport welcome Wednesday, kicking off a pomp-filledContinue Reading
Traffic congestion near Parliament as SJB protests against 22nd Amendment
2026-09-24
Traffic congestion has been reported around Polduwa Junction and Diyatha Uyana in Battaramulla due to an SJB-led protest against theContinue Reading
New ‘Ayubo’ daily lottery launched to fund Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system
2026-09-24
A new daily lottery aimed at directly supporting Sri Lanka’s free healthcare system has been launched, with proceeds to beContinue Reading
Advisory for heavy rains issued to some provinces of Sri Lanka
2026-09-24
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for heavy rain in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, North-western and Southern provincesContinue Reading
Wanindu Hasaranga to return home from England series
2026-09-24
Sri Lanka all-rounder Wanindu Hasaranga is set to return home from the ongoing England series after experiencing stiffness and spasmsContinue Reading
Vehicle revenue licence issuance temporarily suspended in 8 provinces
2026-09-23
Issuing vehicle revenue licences through the Electronic Revenue Licensing (eRL 2.0) System will be temporarily suspended in all provinces exceptContinue Reading
Archchuna calls for end to racist comments targeting Tamil-Canadian Netflix star
2026-09-23
Jaffna District MP Ramanathan Archchuna has urged Sri Lankans to be proud of the international achievements of Tamil-Canadian actress MaitreyiContinue Reading
Parliamentary Committee proposes to streamline driving licences for disabled
2026-09-23
A special parliamentary committee has proposed key policy changes and legislative amendments to streamline the process of obtaining driving licencesContinue Reading
Heavy rains over 100mm expected across several provinces
2026-09-23
Heavy rain above 100 mm and strong winds are expected to persist in several regions across Sri Lanka over theContinue Reading
Fire breaks out at Soysapura flats in Ratmalana
2026-09-23
A fire has broken out at the C Block of the Soysapura housing complex in Ratmalana, with three people reportedContinue Reading
Namal further remanded as court seeks clarification on 3 issues before bail ruling
2026-09-23
Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna MP Namal Rajapaksa has been further remanded until September 30 by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s CourtContinue Reading
Sri Lanka targets US$5 billion in digital exports as PM calls for long-term tech partnerships
2026-09-23
Prime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya says Sri Lanka is seeking long-term technology partnerships that strengthen the country’s capabilities, knowledge baseContinue Reading
ITAK seeks US, Indian assistance to save Anojan
2026-09-23
Ilankai Tamil Arasu Katchi (ITAK) parliamentarians have met with top Indian and US diplomats in Colombo to seek immediate interventionContinue Reading