SC orders travel ban on Keheliya over unpaid compensation in medicine case
2026-10-26
The Supreme Court has ordered the release on bonds of former Health Minister Keheliya Rambukwella and three other respondents, whileContinue Reading
Sri Lanka captain Chamari Athapaththu joins Hobart Hurricanes for WBBL 2026
2026-10-26
Sri Lanka Women’s Cricket Captain Chamari Athapaththu has joined the Hobart Hurricanes for the upcoming Women’s Big Bash League (WBBL)Continue Reading
Education Ministry warns public over fake circulars circulating online
2026-10-26
The Ministry of Education, Higher Education and Vocational Education has warned the public against fake and altered official circulars beingContinue Reading
29-year-old death : Serious assault allegations levelled against Police
2026-10-26
Activist Wasantha Mudalige has accused officers attached to the Homagama Police Station of brutally assaulting a 29-year-old man who diedContinue Reading
Police clarify authority of uniformed officers to enforce traffic laws
2026-10-26
Any Police officer wearing the official uniform is authorised to take legal action against traffic offenders under the Motor TrafficContinue Reading
Minor flood warning issued for Mahaweli River Basin
2026-10-26
The Irrigation Department has issued a minor flood warning for low-lying areas along the Mahaweli River within the Pasbage KoraleContinue Reading
Severe lightning warning issued for all 25 districts of Sri Lanka
2026-10-26
The Department of Meteorology has issued red alerts for severe lightning in four districts and amber alerts for the remainingContinue Reading
CBSL rates: Sri Lankan Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (26), compared to last Friday, with the USContinue Reading
Indian national arrested with Kush cannabis worth over Rs. 51 Mn at BIA
2026-10-26
A 24-year-old Indian national has been arrested at the Bandaranaike International Airport (BIA) in Katunayake with 5.1 kilograms of KushContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Railways to overhaul three S11 trains at Rs. 25 Mn each
2026-10-26
Sri Lanka Railways has launched a new programme to carry out major repairs on three S11-type trains in collaboration withContinue Reading
Minor flooding likely in Kalu Ganga Basin within next 24 hours
2026-10-26
The Irrigation Department has issued a minor flood warning for low-lying areas of the Kalu Ganga Basin in the RatnapuraContinue Reading
US Navy ship USS Canberra arrives in Colombo for second visit this year
2026-10-26
The US Navy ship USS Canberra (LCS 30) arrived at the Port of Colombo today (26) for its second visitContinue Reading
President AKD hails Brazilian leader Lula’s victory as defeat of corruption
2026-10-26
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has congratulated Brazilian leader Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva on his reported election victory, describing itContinue Reading
Cyclonic storm ‘Arnab’ intensifies, fishermen warned of strong winds and rough seas
2026-10-26
The Department of Meteorology has issued a red warning for strong winds and rough seas in the Bay of Bengal,Continue Reading
Dollar Rate today: Rupee appreciates slightly against USD
2026-10-26
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (26), comparedContinue Reading
Litro to distribute 700,000 gas cylinders islandwide by tomorrow
2026-10-26
Litro Gas Lanka says steps are being taken to distribute 700,000 domestic gas cylinders across the country by tomorrow (27),Continue Reading
Oil slips from near six-months highs despite supply concerns
2026-10-26
Oil prices fell on Monday after surging to near six-month highs late last week, although ongoing attacks on Saudi ArabiaContinue Reading
First international flight takes off from new Sydney airport
2026-10-26
The first international flight took off on Monday (Oct 26) from a new, multi-billion-dollar airport in the fast-growing western suburbsContinue Reading