Suspect arrested in Kalpitiya with 20 rare sea shells
2026-10-01
A suspect attempting to sell 20 rare sea shells was arrested in Kalpitiya town today (1) in a raid conductedContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 1
2026-10-01
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
CWIT’s 2 million container milestone reflects India-Sri Lanka cooperation: Indian High Commissioner
2026-10-01
High Commissioner of India to Sri Lanka, Santosh Jha, highlighted the Colombo West International Terminal (CWIT) as a milestoneContinue Reading
21 year old remanded over alleged WhatsApp threats to bomb major religious sites
2026-10-01
A 21-year-old man from Ibbagamuwa has been remanded over allegations that he circulated WhatsApp messages threatening bomb attacks onContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Customs launches digital signature, paperless declaration system
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka Customs officially launched the Digital Signature and Paperless Customs Declaration Processing System today (1), making it mandatory forContinue Reading
“I did not hit him”: News1st cameraman denies hitting Ranil’s security officer
2026-10-01
News1st cameraman Charith Niyomal has denied allegations that he assaulted a security officer attached to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe outsideContinue Reading
Diesel costs Rs. 528, sold at Rs. 392: CPC Chairman
2026-10-01
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) says the latest increase in domestic fuel prices was mainly driven by a sharp riseContinue Reading
28 Sri Lankan minority youth undergo leadership training in India
2026-10-01
A delegation of 28 minority youths from diverse backgrounds across Sri Lanka participated in a five day training programme onContinue Reading
Kavinda Jayawardena calls for stronger, transparent political parties at Brussels roundtable
2026-10-01
Gampaha District Member of Parliament Dr. Kavinda Jayawardena called on European partners to support stronger party institutions, internal democracy andContinue Reading
Cricket: 7 new ICC Playing Conditions announced
2026-10-01
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has introduced a series of changes to its Playing Conditions, including new measures to addressContinue Reading
‘Caution level’ heat alert issued for 13 districts
2026-10-01
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for warm weather in the Northern, North-Central, and Eastern provinces and theContinue Reading
Air Force promotes world record holder Dulith Dassanayake to Sergeant
2026-10-01
The Sri Lanka Air Force has granted a special promotion to Dulith Dassanayake, who secured a gold medal and establishedContinue Reading
Sri Lanka to fully fund all immunisation vaccines from state coffers in 2027
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka will procure all immunisation vaccines required by the country entirely using government funds in 2027 for the firstContinue Reading
Connecting Generations : Sri Lanka to host 2-day cultural festival for young diaspora in December
2026-10-01
A two-day cultural festival titled “Rhythm of Lanka” will be held on December 19 and 20, 2026, aimed at reconnectingContinue Reading
Rs. 7.7 Bn Anuradhapura Sacred City Development Plan submitted to India for financial assistance
2026-10-01
A draft proposal for the Anuradhapura Sacred City Development Plan, initially estimated to cost Rs. 7.7 billion, has been submittedContinue Reading
Rs. 1.2 Mn Vitz dream gone, public now facing vehicle seizers: Sajith
2026-10-01
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa says Sri Lankans who once dreamed of purchasing a Toyota Vitz for Rs. 1.2 million areContinue Reading
Palestine expresses interest in joining Sri Lanka Expo 2027
2026-10-01
Palestine has expressed its willingness to send a business delegation to Sri Lanka Expo 2027, as Sri Lanka and PalestineContinue Reading
Rice on paper, metal inside: Customs busts export container
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka Customs has uncovered a consignment of metal scrap, including iron, concealed in an export container that had beenContinue Reading