Sajith says Israel job dream fading for thousands due to “job mafia”
2026-09-08
Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today met with applicants for Israel infrastructure jobs protesting at the Polduwa junction, warning that theContinue Reading
SLTB to add 800 new buses by year‑end – Transport Minister
2026-09-08
The Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) will be strengthened with the addition of 600 new air‑conditioned buses to be importedContinue Reading
New regulations gazetted to protect Nil Diya Pokuna
2026-09-08
Minister of Environment Dammika Patabendi has signed a gazette notification introducing special regulations for the sustainable management of Nil DiyaContinue Reading
Nanu Oya–Great Western railway repairs to be completed by December
2026-09-08
Restoration work on the railway line between Nanu Oya and Great Western, which was severely damaged during Cyclone Ditwah, isContinue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-09-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (08), comparedContinue Reading
Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa appears before Bribery Commission
2026-09-08
Former Speaker Chamal Rajapaksa appeared before the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption this morning (08). According toContinue Reading
Speaker announces Supreme Court determination on Media Professionals’ Bill
2026-09-08
The Supreme Court has issued its determination on the Bill titled Chartered Institute of Media Professionals of Sri Lanka, whichContinue Reading
Two Thai nationals arrested at BIA with Rs.51M worth of narcotics
2026-09-08
Sri Lanka Customs officers at Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) have seized a stock of Kush cannabis and Hashish valued atContinue Reading
Wife arrested over 2018 retired soldier’s murder in Kirindiwela
2026-09-08
A 49‑year‑old woman has been arrested by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) in connection with the 2018 abduction and murderContinue Reading
Nahil Wijesuriya donates Rs.161M equipment to Meerigama Kidney Stone Centre
2026-09-08
Renowned philanthropist Nahil Wijesuriya has donated medical equipment valued at Rs.161 million to the newly established National Kidney Stone ReferralContinue Reading
Principal arrested for soliciting Rs.250,000 admission bribe
2026-09-08
A principal of a reputed school in Rumassala, Unawatuna was arrested on Monday (07) by officials of the Commission toContinue Reading
Above 75 mm of rain expected in some parts of Sri Lanka today
2026-09-08
Showers or thundershowers may occur at several places in the Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and in the Polonnaruwa districtContinue Reading
US$22mn HK account linked to Rajapaksa-era figure frozen under Yahapalana: Ashu Marasinghe
2026-09-08
Former MP Ashu Marasinghe has alleged that a Hong Kong bank account containing around US$22 million and linked to anContinue Reading
Blocked by law, visible at Cricket: Researcher questions Betting-linked Ads
2026-09-08
Senior Researcher Dr. Sanjana Hattotuwa has raised questions over the continued visibility of betting-linked surrogate brands during Sri Lanka CricketContinue Reading
Russia orders Germany to shut down its consulate in Saint Petersburg.
2026-09-08
Russia has ordered Germany to close its Consulate-General in St. Petersburg as diplomatic tensions between Moscow and Berlin escalate. TheContinue Reading
“I’m not a War Criminal, I fought for My Country”: Shavendra Silva
2026-09-07
Former Army Commander and Chief of Defence Staff General Shavendra Silva has rejected allegations of wrongdoing during the final stagesContinue Reading
Over 3,200kg of Fish caught using explosives seized
2026-09-07
More than 3,200 kilograms of fish allegedly caught using explosives have been seized during a joint operation in Mullaitivu, theContinue Reading
Foreign Minister discusses UN priorities with UN Resident Coordinator
2026-09-07
Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Minister Vijitha Herath met United Nations Resident Coordinator in Sri Lanka Marc-André Franche onContinue Reading