Rs. 22 billion Uma Oya Development Project to benefit 5,000 families
2026-10-02
The Kuda Oya Reservoir, constructed in the Kirindi Oya Valley under the Uma Oya Downstream Valley Development Project, was officiallyContinue Reading
All liquor stores across Sri Lanka to remain closed on Saturday
2026-10-02
All liquor stores across Sri Lanka will remain closed tomorrow (03), in view of World Temperance Day, the Excise DepartmentContinue Reading
Sajith discusses renewable energy investment opportunities with French Ambassador
2026-10-02
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa has highlighted the potential for France, including through its development agency, the French Development Agency (AFD),Continue Reading
Meet Momo! Dehiwala Zoo unveils name of Hippo calf
2026-10-02
The Nile hippopotamus calf recently born at the Dehiwala Zoological Gardens has officially been named ‘Momo’, following a special namingContinue Reading
678,000 driving licences awaiting printing as authorities move to double capacity
2026-10-02
Around 678,000 driving licences are currently awaiting printing in Sri Lanka, officials of the Department of Motor Traffic have revealed.Continue Reading
Dollar rate today: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-02
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (02), comparedContinue Reading
20 Iranian oil tankers stranded off Sri Lanka amid US sanctions – WSJ
2026-10-02
Around 20 empty Iranian oil tankers are reportedly stranded approximately 15 miles off Sri Lanka’s southwestern coast, with several vesselsContinue Reading
Govt plans to simplify tax system, remove additional Customs levies from 2027
2026-10-02
The government plans to introduce a simplified tax system from 2027, including the gradual removal of additional taxes imposed alongsideContinue Reading
Elon Musk says Instagram is an app for girls
2026-10-02
Billionaire entrepreneur Elon Musk has once again taken aim at Instagram, declaring that the social media platform is “for girls.”Continue Reading
Govt approves record Rs. 95 billion in concessionary loans for 2026 – Deputy Minister
2026-10-02
The government has approved Rs. 95 billion in concessionary interest loans for 2026, marking the highest allocation of its kindContinue Reading
Bandula Gunawardena appears before Bribery Commission
2026-10-02
Former Minister Bandula Gunawardena arrived at the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) this morning (02), followingContinue Reading
New import quality standards for car and three-wheeler tyres from January 2027
2026-10-02
The government has introduced new standardisation and quality control requirements for imported passenger car tyres and pneumatic tyres used inContinue Reading
Books and selfies: PM Harini drops by Colombo Book Fair
2026-10-02
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya made a surprise appearance at the Colombo International Book Fair on Thursday (01), spending time browsingContinue Reading
Selling fruits treated with unsafe chemicals? Legal action from April 2027
2026-10-02
Minister of Trade Wasantha Samarasinghe has announced that strict legal action will be taken from April 01, 2027, against individualsContinue Reading
Polonnaruwa Kidney Hospital explosion: Two damaged wards to reopen within two days
2026-10-02
Two wards damaged by the recent explosion at the Polonnaruwa National Kidney Hospital could be reopened within the next twoContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-10-02
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm today (02), with fairly heavy fallsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Police public notice: Property of persons evading court can be seized
2026-10-01
Sri Lanka Police have reminded the public that courts have the power to take legal action against individuals who evadeContinue Reading
2027 Cricket World Cup Groups & Fixtures announced
2026-10-01
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has announced the schedule for the Men’s Cricket World Cup 2027. The tournament begins onContinue Reading