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
Suspended Colombo Fort Magistrate Kosala Senadheera reinstated with back pay
2026-10-07
The Judicial Service Commission(JSC) has taken steps to reinstate Kosala Senadheera, who was under suspension while serving as the ColomboContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Cricket facilitates Bahrain Cricket with training facilities in Sri Lanka
2026-10-07
Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) recently facilitated the Bahrain Cricket Federation by providing logistical and coaching support to help train itsContinue Reading
Mahanayake Theras raise serious concern over Gnanasara Thera’s removal of robes
2026-10-07
The Mahanayake Theras of Sri Lanka’s main Buddhist chapters have expressed serious concern over the decision by prison authorities toContinue Reading
Over 12,000 Scouts expected for Sri Lanka National Scout Jamboree in 2027
2026-10-07
A discussion between Secretary to the President Dr. Nandika Sanath Kumanayake and the heads of State and private sector institutionsContinue Reading
Shiranthi’s health conditions detailed in court; hospital visit ordered for eye treatment
2026-10-07
Several health conditions affecting former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa were detailed before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court as her lawyers soughtContinue Reading
Shiranthi’s defence: Rs. 10 million remains in Siriliya Saviya account
2026-10-07
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa, through her lawyers, told the Colombo Magistrate’s Court that funds received by the Siriliya SaviyaContinue Reading
Man arrested in Ethul Kotte with Sambar and Spotted Deer antlers
2026-10-07
A joint raid conducted by the Air Force Intelligence Service and the Colombo District Wildlife Range Office in Bellanwila ledContinue Reading
211,666 leave for foreign employment in first nine months of 2026
2026-10-07
A total of 211,666 Sri Lankan migrant workers departed for foreign employment during the first nine months of the year,Continue Reading
Second fully refurbished S8 train set ready for service – Deputy Minister
2026-10-07
The second S8 train set to undergo a complete refurbishment at the Ratmalana Railway Workshop is ready to enter service,Continue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 7
2026-10-07
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Service of Honorary Consul in Mombasa extended
2026-10-07
The diplomatic service of Prageeth Senevirathne as the Honorary Consul of Sri Lanka in Mombasa has been extended. The extensionContinue Reading
Former NSB Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam granted bail
2026-10-07
UPDATE: Former National Savings Bank Chairman Pradeep Kariyawasam has been granted bail by the Colombo Magistrate’s Court. Kariyawasam wasContinue Reading
Shiranthi Rajapaksa remanded until October 13
2026-10-07
Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has been remanded until October 13 after being produced before the Colombo Magistrate’s Court followingContinue Reading
