Two retired female teacher sisters found murdered in Habaraduwa
2026-10-08
Two elderly sisters, aged 86 and 81, have been found brutally murdered at their residence in the Pitiduwa area ofContinue Reading
President declares CCIB a detention centre under Prevention of Terrorism Act
2026-10-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake, in his capacity as Minister of Defence, has officially declared the Central Crime Investigation Bureau (CCIB)Continue Reading
EDB appoints 24 Advisory Committees to strengthen Sri Lanka’s export sector
2026-10-08
The Sri Lanka Export Development Board (EDB) has appointed 24 new Advisory Committees for the 2026–2029 period, aimed at strengtheningContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: Sri Lankan Rupee steady against USD
2026-10-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee remains steady against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), compared toContinue Reading
Amnesty urges Saudi Arabia to overturn death sentence against Sri Lankan migrant worker
2026-10-08
Amnesty International has urged Saudi Arabian authorities to immediately overturn the death sentence imposed on 24-year-old Sri Lankan migrant workerContinue Reading
Motor Traffic Department warns public against selling vehicles under open papers
2026-10-08
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has advised the public to refrain from selling vehicles under open papers, urging vehicleContinue Reading
Rs. 177 Mn CT scanner commissioned at Negombo District General Hospital
2026-10-08
A new CT scan machine installed at the Negombo District General Hospital at a cost of Rs. 177 million, fundedContinue Reading
Three killed, 36 injured in Houthi attacks on Saudi airports
2026-10-08
Three civilians have been killed and 36 injured in Houthi-claimed attacks on two airports in Saudi Arabia, according to aContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s official reserves decline to US$ 6.85 billion in September
2026-10-08
Sri Lanka’s official reserve assets declined by 1.1% in September 2026, compared to the previous month, according to the CentralContinue Reading
Sri Lanka wins ‘Best Food’ Award for third consecutive year at Commonwealth Food Fair in Italy
2026-10-08
Sri Lanka has secured first place for the ‘Best Food’ Award for the third consecutive year at the Commonwealth FoodContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Para athletes meet Sports Minister ahead of Asian Para Games
2026-10-08
The Sri Lankan team preparing to participate in the 2026 Asian Paralympic Games in Japan met with the Minister ofContinue Reading
President to meet senior Buddhist monks over Gnanasara Thera’s prison attire controversy
2026-10-08
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake is scheduled to meet a delegation of Buddhist monks representing the Chief Prelates of Sri Lanka’sContinue Reading
Boots sold in £7bn deal to Canadian billionaire family
2026-10-08
The Canadian family that once owned Selfridges department store has bought the UK pharmacy and beauty retailer Boots for $8.9bnContinue Reading
Above 100 mm of rain expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-10-08
Showers or thundershowers will occur in most parts of Sri Lanka after 1.00 pm, according to the Department of Meteorology. Continue Reading
NPP MP Chandana Sooriyaarachchi arrested over vehicle accident
2026-10-08
National People’s Power (NPP) Parliamentarian Chandana Sooriyaarachchi has been arrested by Athurugiriya Police following a road accident in Panagoda thatContinue Reading
Veteran Bollywood actor Nana Patekar dies at 75 after cardiac arrest
2026-10-08
Veteran Indian actor and filmmaker Nana Patekar has died at the age of 75 after suffering a cardiac arrest atContinue Reading
25-year-old arrested over alleged US$25 million foreign transfer scheme
2026-10-08
A 25-year-old man has been arrested in Sri Lanka over allegations that US$25 million (about Rs. 7.5 billion) was transferredContinue Reading
Piyath Nikeshala, Sri Ranga and 4 others discharged in Ranil’s house arson case
2026-10-07
Social activist Piyath Nikeshala, former MP J. Sri Ranga and four others were released today (7) following instructions from theContinue Reading
