Today’s News Digest – November 9
2026-11-09
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Upgraded Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital officially inaugurated
2026-11-09
The newly upgraded Dr. Neville Fernando Memorial Air Force Hospital in Malabe, renovated with the contribution of the Sri LankaContinue Reading
UN experts urge Sri Lanka to revise proposed anti- terror law to protect human rights
2026-11-09
UN experts have urged the Government of Sri Lanka to revise the proposed Protection of the State from Terrorism ActContinue Reading
New secretaries appointed to Digital Economy and Youth Affairs and Sports Ministries
2026-11-09
New secretaries have been appointed to the Ministry of Digital Economy and the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports, accordingContinue Reading
Islandwide thundershowers, heavy rain over 100mm expected tonight and tomorrow
2026-11-09
Showers or thundershowers are expected to affect most parts of the island tonight, with heavy rainfalls exceeding 100mm likely inContinue Reading
Man released on bail over alleged killing of wild elephant with illegal electric fence
2026-11-09
A 57-year-old man was released on bail after being produced before the Mahiyanganaya Magistrate’s Court today (November 9) for allegedlyContinue Reading
No flooding risk at Jaffna cricket stadium site – Sports Ministry
2026-11-09
Concerns raised over possible flooding at the proposed Mandaitivu Cricket Stadium site in Jaffna have been dismissed by the MinistryContinue Reading
Mahanayake Thera asks prison to facilitate robes for Gnanasara Thera
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial Chief Prelate of the Kotte Sri Kalyani Samagri Dharma Maha Sangha Sabha of the Siyam Maha Nikaya,Continue Reading
Organised Crimes Bill: Govt agrees to reduce detention period from 72 to 48 hours
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Government has agreed to reduce the detention period for suspects under the proposed Prevention of OrganisedContinue Reading
Parliament invites applications for Senior Consultant post at CoPF
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Parliament of Sri Lanka has called for applications from qualified Sri Lankan citizens for the postContinue Reading
Special Army units to be deployed to protect wild elephants under Hasthi Sena operation
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial Special Army units are expected to be deployed along elephant migration routes in high-risk areas to protectContinue Reading
Court summons 5 monks, including Ven. Kassapa Thera, over Anuradhapura protest
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Anuradhapura Chief Magistrate’s Court has issued summons to five Buddhist monks, including Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera,Continue Reading
Prior appointments mandatory for one-day services at DMT
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that prior appointments are mandatory for individuals seeking one-dayContinue Reading
Prison inmate dies in deer attack
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial A prison inmate undergoing rehabilitation at the Weerawila Open Prison has died after being gored by aContinue Reading
India marks historic chess milestone as 22-year-old becomes country’s 100th Grandmaster
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial India has reached a historic milestone in chess after 22-year-old Anuj Shrivatri became the country’s 100th Grandmaster,Continue Reading
Navy rescues three fishermen who fell ill at sea off Trincomalee
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial The Sri Lanka Navy rescued three fishermen who fell ill aboard a multiday fishing trawler off theContinue Reading
Police seek public assistance to arrest two suspects wanted over Baddegama triple murder
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial Sri Lanka Police have sought public assistance to locate and arrest two suspects wanted in connection withContinue Reading
Are you among the 4 million Sri Lankans yet to obtain a TIN?
2026-11-09
By Newswire Editorial Approximately 4 million Sri Lankans aged 18 and above are yet to register for a Taxpayer IdentificationContinue Reading