Today’s News Digest – October 9
2026-10-09
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
World No 1 Rumesh Tharanga’s damaged javelins find new home at Seenigama sports gallery
2026-10-09
Sri Lankan javelin star Rumesh Tharanga has donated his javelins, which were recently damaged during air travel, to the FoundationContinue Reading
Telecom infrastructure-sharing guidelines planned to improve services: Deputy Minister
2026-10-09
The Government is working on guidelines for infrastructure sharing among mobile service providers, with the aim of improving services toContinue Reading
Selling your vehicle? DMT to strictly enforce transfer rules from Dec 1
2026-10-09
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has announced that strict enforcement of vehicle transfer regulations will begin on December 1.Continue Reading
Sri Lankan children in Bahrain launch a compilation of short stories “Api Hayai – Katha Godai”
2026-10-09
The Embassy of Sri Lanka in the Kingdom of Bahrain, in collaboration with the Sri Lanka Club of Bahrain andContinue Reading
JETOUR opens second Sri Lankan showroom at Colombo City Centre
2026-10-09
JETOUR, currently one of Sri Lanka’s fastest-selling vehicle brands, has expanded its presence with the opening of its second showroomContinue Reading
Govt. MPs propose Parliamentary Committee on Black July
2026-10-09
A proposal to appoint a parliamentary select committee to conduct a comprehensive study of the 1983 Black July violence andContinue Reading
Metro Bus impact? Makumbura Park and Ride usage surges nearly 55%
2026-10-09
Vehicle usage at the Makumbura Park and Ride facility increased by 54.97% in the third quarter of 2026 compared withContinue Reading
Clean Colombo programme progress reviewed at Presidential Secretariat
2026-10-09
A meeting to review progress under the Clean Sri Lanka programme’s Clean Colombo initiative was held at the Presidential SecretariatContinue Reading
From bedsheets to luxury residences: What does the 50-point no-confidence motion against the Speaker reveal?
2026-10-09
A motion of no confidence has been prepared against Speaker of Parliament Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, outlining 50 allegations, including misuseContinue Reading
President AKD to address two NPP rallies on Sunday
2026-10-09
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to address two public rallies in Nikaweratiya and Ibbagamuwa on Sunday, October 11, asContinue Reading
Montana Governor holds talks on expanding US-Sri Lanka business ties
2026-10-09
The US Ambassador to Sri Lanka Eric Meyer has discussed ways to expand commercial ties between the United States andContinue Reading
India–Sri Lanka Tri-Forces Cultural Tour begins: 120 Indians arrive, 120 Sri Lankans depart
2026-10-09
A 120-member contingent of Indian military personnel arrived in Sri Lanka on October 8 to participate in the India–Sri LankaContinue Reading
Construction of 124 homes for Ditwah-displaced families begins in Badulla
2026-10-09
Construction of 124 new houses for families whose homes were completely destroyed by Cyclone Ditwah has begun in three divisionalContinue Reading
Husband chases thief, wife helps victim: Couple rewarded by Police
2026-10-09
A couple in Wennappuwa has been awarded Rs. 100,000 by Sri Lanka Police for helping apprehend a suspected gold chainContinue Reading
Nobel Peace Prize awarded to Navi Pillay
2026-10-09
South African human rights lawyer and former United Nations High Commissioner for Human Rights Navanethem “Navi” Pillay has been awardedContinue Reading
Gotabaya Rajapaksa appeals Supreme Court over PTA arrest bid
2026-10-09
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa has filed an appeal petition before the Supreme Court challenging a Court of Appeal ruling thatContinue Reading
Opposition MPs submit No-Confidence Motion against Speaker
2026-10-09
A no-confidence motion against Speaker Dr. Jagath Wickramaratne, signed by 44 opposition MPs, has been formally handed over to theContinue Reading