Youth Services officer arrested over alleged bribe for course certificates
2026-10-01
An officer attached to the National Youth Services Council (NYSC) has been arrested by the Commission to Investigate Allegations ofContinue Reading
Indian PM hails stabbed Indian pilot as a ‘hero’; Flydubai halts Israel flights
2026-10-01
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi has hailed Captain Smit Machchhar as a “hero” after he was wounded by his co-pilotContinue Reading
Afternoon thundershowers expected across Sri Lanka from today
2026-10-01
The Department of Meteorology says atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri Lanka fromContinue Reading
24 Sri Lankan players shortlisted for ILT20 Season 5 auction
2026-10-01
Twenty-four Sri Lankan cricketers have been shortlisted for the DP World ILT20 Season 5 player auction, scheduled to take placeContinue Reading
Over 2,500 doctors already left Sri Lanka as GMOA seeks relief from 36% tax burden
2026-10-01
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has urged the government to introduce further tax relief for doctors and other professionals,Continue Reading
Interpol Red Notice suspect who escaped custody in India & Sri Lanka arrested
2026-10-01
A 54-year-old Sri Lankan wanted under an Interpol Red Notice, who had escaped custody in both India and Sri Lanka,Continue Reading
Fuel prices increased
2026-09-30
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation has announced an increase in fuel prices effective from midnight on September 30. The price ofContinue Reading
Two killed, teenager critically injured in Maligawatte clash over romantic dispute
2026-09-30
Two young men were killed and a 16-year-old was left critically injured following a violent clash in Maligawatte, Colombo 10,Continue Reading
SLC expects management changes under new governance structure
2026-09-30
Sri Lanka Cricket Transformation Committee Chairman Eran Wickramaratne has said changes are expected in the organisation’s senior management, with staffContinue Reading
“Most cases are from 2015” – CIABOC DG explains why old cases are being pursued
2026-09-30
Addressing concerns over the prioritization of corruption inquiries, Director General of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or CorruptionContinue Reading
What we know about stabbing on Flydubai flight to Israel
2026-09-30
Israeli authorities are investigating whether a violent clash between two pilots aboard a Flydubai flight to Tel Aviv was anContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – September 30
2026-09-30
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Justice Minister presents appointments to 17 new translators
2026-09-30
The Department of Official Languages presented appointment letters to 17 newly recruited translators during its International Translation Day ceremony heldContinue Reading
President presents “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medals to 57 military officers
2026-09-30
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake emphasized that a strong public service capable of taking risks, enduring hardship, and maintaining accountability isContinue Reading
New three-stage format announced for 2027 ODI World Cup
2026-09-30
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has officially unveiled a restructured tournament format for the 2027 Men’s Cricket World Cup, expandingContinue Reading
Minister Saroja Paulraj calls for protecting children’s mental freedom on Children’s Day
2026-09-30
Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj called for restoring children’s mental freedom, moral development and childhoodContinue Reading
Tilvin Silva meets Delhi chief minister, discusses electric buses and welfare
2026-09-30
Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) General Secretary Tilvin Silva and a delegation visiting India met Delhi Chief Minister Rekha Gupta onContinue Reading
COPF approves 2026 foreign exchange regulations, order
2026-09-30
The Committee on Public Finance (COPF), chaired by MP Dr. Harsha de Silva, has approved Foreign Exchange Regulations Nos. 01Continue Reading