Wild elephant from Polonnaruwa transferred to Udawalawe for further treatment
2026-10-30
A wild elephant from Kusumgama in Gallella, Polonnaruwa, has been safely transferred to the Udawalawe Elephant Transit Home for furtherContinue Reading
Anuradhapura Sacred City development: NPPD clarifies fencing and religious construction plans
2026-10-30
The National Physical Planning Department (NPPD) has rejected allegations surrounding the Anuradhapura Sacred City Development Plan, clarifying that the projectContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-10-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar today (30), compared to Thursday, with the US Dollar sellingContinue Reading
Yoshitha Rajapaksa’s money laundering case postponed to November 12
2026-10-30
The Colombo High Court has postponed the further examination of evidence in the money laundering case filed against Yoshitha RajapaksaContinue Reading
Police reveal new details in Homagama custodial death investigation
2026-10-30
Sri Lanka Police have provided an update on investigations into the death of a suspect while in the custody ofContinue Reading
Bribery Commission challenges bail granted to Rakitha Rajapakshe in ‘Harak Kata’ case
2026-10-30
The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has filed a revision petition before the Colombo High Court,Continue Reading
Saudi-led coalition says it downed Houthi drone in Mecca region
2026-10-30
The Saudi-led coalition in Yemen announced on Friday that it intercepted and destroyed a Houthi drone launched toward Saudi Arabia’sContinue Reading
Netanyahu bloc finishes ahead in Israel vote, but well short of majority
2026-10-30
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s camp finished ahead of the opposition but remained well short of a majority, final results fromContinue Reading
Minister denies Aswesuma benefits being cut for 1.4 million people
2026-10-30
Minister of Rural Development, Social Security and Community Empowerment Upali Pannilage has dismissed media reports claiming that Aswesuma benefits providedContinue Reading
Three Kobeigane Police officers suspended over death of suspect in custody
2026-10-30
Three police officers attached to the Kobeigane Police Station have been suspended from duty in connection with the death ofContinue Reading
Air quality reaches unhealthy levels in several areas of Sri Lanka
2026-10-30
Air quality levels in several parts of Sri Lanka have reached unhealthy levels for sensitive groups, according to real-time airContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-10-30
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (30), compared toContinue Reading
Court releases former LTTE member deported from India
2026-10-30
A former member of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE), who was arrested upon his arrival in Sri LankaContinue Reading
Sajith urges Sri Lankan government to prioritise renewable energy, citing Thailand’s solar initiative
2026-10-30
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has urged the Sri Lankan government to prioritise renewable energy and end its reliance on thermalContinue Reading
Sri Lanka lost equivalent of over 120,000 jobs due to rising heat stress in 2023: ILO
2026-10-30
Sri Lanka lost the equivalent of over 120,000 full-time jobs due to rising workplace heat stress in 2023, compared toContinue Reading
Binance crypto platform suspends trades amid suspected hack
2026-10-30
The world’s largest cryptocurrency platform, Binance, confirmed on Thursday that it was investigating a potential security breach. “It does lookContinue Reading
Price of 450-gram loaf of bread increased by Rs. 5
2026-10-30
The price of a 450-gram loaf of bread will be increased by Rs. 5 with effect from midnight today (30),Continue Reading
Two arrested over dog beaten to death at Katana pet boarding facility
2026-10-30
Two suspects, including the owner of a pet boarding facility in Katana, have been arrested in connection with the deathContinue Reading