Today’s News Digest – November 6
2026-11-06
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Sectoral Oversight Committee inspects prisons to address overcrowding
2026-11-06
Members of the Sectoral Oversight Committee on Governance, Justice and Civil Protection carried out inspection visits to several prison facilitiesContinue Reading
Export-oriented businesses can obtain TIEP tax concessions through Industry Ministry: Minister
2026-11-06
Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Minister Sunil Handunnetti has said that businesses engaged in export-oriented manufacturing can obtain tax concessions underContinue Reading
Drug rehabilitation success rate rises to 45.18% in 2026, relapse rate declines
2026-11-06
Drug relapse rates among individuals completing rehabilitation programs in Sri Lanka have dropped significantly, according to the Bureau of Rehabilitation.Continue Reading
Heavy showers exceeding 75 mm expected in several areas over next 36 hours
2026-11-06
Widespread thundershowers and heavy rains exceeding 75 mm are expected across most parts of Sri Lanka over the next 36Continue Reading
Sri Lankan film ‘Bambaru Avith’ screened in Netherlands to mark 75 years of diplomatic ties
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lankan film ‘Bambaru Avith’ (The Wasps Are Here) was screened in Amsterdam, Netherlands, as partContinue Reading
Online examination certificate application service unavailable on November 7 and 8
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial The Department of Examinations has announced that its online certificate application service will be temporarily unavailable onContinue Reading
Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith says Church is studying proposed anti-terrorism law
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial Archbishop of Colombo Cardinal Malcolm Ranjith says the Catholic Church is currently studying the government’s proposed anti-terrorismContinue Reading
Hasthi Sena : 27 wire snares, hunting weapons and meat seized in Kekirawa
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial A total of 27 wire snares, several hunting weapons and three kilograms of meat have been discoveredContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa’s handwriting to be examined in Krrish deal investigation
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial The Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has informed the Colombo Magistrate’s Court thatContinue Reading
Compensation for hit-and-run victims increased to Rs. 500,000
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial The National Council for Road Safety has increased the financial assistance provided to victims of hit-and-run accidentsContinue Reading
President AKD to attend National Trade Union Conference on Saturday
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial A National Trade Union Conference organised under the theme “Our Government, Two Years Strong – Progress forContinue Reading
New HRCSL Chairperson and members assume duties
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial The newly appointed Chairperson and members of the Human Rights Commission of Sri Lanka (HRCSL) formally assumedContinue Reading
Gampaha Magistrate who sought contempt proceedings against IGP transferred
2026-11-06
Gampaha Magistrate Bandula Gunaratne, who previously sought contempt of court proceedings against the Inspector General of Police (IGP), has beenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka signs USD 100 million loan agreement with ADB for skills development
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial The Government of Sri Lanka has signed a USD 100 million loan agreement with the Asian DevelopmentContinue Reading
Special security arrangements announced for 2027 Budget presentation in Parliament
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial Special security arrangements will be implemented at the Sri Lankan Parliament ahead of the presentation of theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka targets global market access for up to 400 SMEs
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial The government is implementing a programme to prepare between 300 and 400 Sri Lankan small and medium-sizedContinue Reading
Suspect arrested over illegal cannabis cultivation inside Somawathiya National Park
2026-11-06
By Newswire Editorial A suspect has been arrested for allegedly clearing protected forest land and cultivating cannabis at two locationsContinue Reading