Worker remittances surge past USD 734m in September 2026
2026-10-09
Sri Lanka’s external economy continues to demonstrate robust momentum, anchored by a steady climb in foreign worker remittances through theContinue Reading
Sri Lanka condemns attacks on civilian airports in Saudi Arabia
2026-10-09
Sri Lanka has strongly condemned the recent attacks targeting civilian airports in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia, which have causedContinue Reading
Toyota targets Asian markets with new ‘baby’ Land Cruiser
2026-10-09
Toyota Motor Corporation’s new Land Cruiser FJ, the smallest model in its iconic SUV lineup, has exceeded sales expectations inContinue Reading
“No reservation for clergy” Jagath Vithana criticizes Metro busses
2026-10-09
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Jagath Vithana criticized Metro buses, calling it unfair that passengers must stand while paying doubleContinue Reading
Sri Lankan Embassy issues safety advisory for nationals in Saudi Arabia
2026-10-09
The Sri Lankan Embassy in Riyadh has issued a safety advisory urging Sri Lankan nationals in Saudi Arabia, particularly thoseContinue Reading
More details emerge in Kalutara restaurant owner’s murder
2026-10-09
More details have emerged regarding the fatal shooting of a restaurant owner in Kalutara South, with police investigating a possibleContinue Reading
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