Rs. 62 million Katugastota pedestrian underpass opened to public
2026-10-29
The Katugastota pedestrian underpass, constructed at a cost of Rs. 62 million, was opened to the public on Thursday (29),Continue Reading
Sajith warns Sri Lanka could lose GSP+ over proposed anti-terror laws
2026-10-29
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has warned that Sri Lanka could lose its GSP+ trade concessions from the European Union ifContinue Reading
University lecturers to launch islandwide strike tomorrow
2026-10-29
The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) has announced a one-day strike across all state universities tomorrow (30), over severalContinue Reading
Five full members join ten-team ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy in November
2026-10-29
The second edition of the ICC Women’s Emerging Nations Trophy will take place from 12 to 25 November, with theContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning: Red alerts for 3 districts, amber alerts for 22 districts
2026-10-29
The Department of Meteorology has issued red alerts for severe lightning in three districts and amber alerts for 22 districts,Continue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-10-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar today (29), compared to Wednesday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
AI presents both opportunities and responsibilities: PM Harini
2026-10-29
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has highlighted that artificial intelligence (AI) presents both significant opportunities and important responsibilities, stressing the needContinue Reading
Indian court cites Vedas while awarding life term to 3 in cow slaughter case
2026-10-29
Citing texts from Manusmriti and Vedas, a sessions court in Gandhinagar, Gujarat, India, convicted three persons and sentenced them toContinue Reading
Women Parliamentarians to lead islandwide breast cancer awareness drive on November 2
2026-10-29
An islandwide special national programme to promote early detection of breast cancer and raise public awareness will be held onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Japan sign Rs. 4.56 Bn grant for Kelani river flood management
2026-10-29
Sri Lanka and Japan have signed the Exchange of Notes and Grant Agreement for a Japanese grant assistance package worthContinue Reading
Indian High Commissioner meets JVP General Secretary Tilvin Silva
2026-10-29
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has met with Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva forContinue Reading
Met Department warns of developing atmospheric disturbance near Andaman Sea
2026-10-29
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for strong winds and rough seas, warning that a low-level atmospheric disturbanceContinue Reading
Colombo High Court rejects bail application of Harak Kata and two others
2026-10-29
The Colombo High Court today (29) rejected the bail applications filed by alleged underworld figure and drug trafficker Nadun ChinthakaContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa’s Rs. 15 Mn money laundering case postponed to February
2026-10-29
The Colombo Chief Magistrate’s Court today (29) ordered that the case filed against Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa and three others overContinue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee depreciates further against USD
2026-10-29
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated further against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (29), comparedContinue Reading
The Vatican unveils its holy garage of popemobiles used since 1930
2026-10-29
The Vatican is opening a celebration of the popemobile, the now-iconic vehicle that for nearly a century has let popesContinue Reading
New insurance scheme introduced for tea nurseries and cultivations
2026-10-29
The Agricultural and Agrarian Insurance Board has introduced a new insurance scheme for tea plant nurseries and tea cultivations, offeringContinue Reading
Suspect dies after being handed over to Kobeigane Police; five villagers arrested
2026-10-29
A suspect allegedly involved in several thefts has died after being hospitalised while in the custody of the Kobeigane Police,Continue Reading