Sri Lanka launches new system to register business names within five days
2026-11-11
By Newswire Editorial Sri Lanka has launched a pilot project to simplify its 108-year-old business name registration system, with theContinue Reading
Cabinet approves two agreements with US universities to boost education and technology cooperation
2026-11-11
By Newswire Editorial The Cabinet of Ministers has approved two proposals to enter into agreements with universities in the UnitedContinue Reading
Pakistan Anchor Rabia Ahsan found dead at home, husband confesses to murder
2026-11-11
Pakistani anchor Rabia Ahsan was found dead at her home in Rawalpindi on Sunday. Police have taken her husband, AhsanContinue Reading
Metro bus service to be introduced in Jaffna next year
2026-11-11
By Newswire Editorial The government plans to introduce the Metro Bus service in Jaffna next year as part of itsContinue Reading
Heavy showers above 100mm forecast in five provinces
2026-11-11
By Newswire Editorial Heavy showers exceeding 100mm are expected in several parts of Sri Lanka today (11), according to theContinue Reading
Rs. 41 billion subsidy, Rs. 29 billion profit: CPC’s 2026 financial figures revealed
2026-11-11
The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) recorded a net profit of Rs. 29.2 billion during the first six months of 2026,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka state broadcasters lose Rs. 271 million in just 6 months
2026-11-11
Two of Sri Lanka’s state-owned television broadcasters, the Sri Lanka Rupavahini Corporation (SLRC) and Independent Television Network (ITN), recorded combinedContinue Reading
Pakistan-Sri Lanka second Test shifted to Rawalpindi due to Lahore smog
2026-11-10
The second Test match between Pakistan and Sri Lanka has been relocated from Lahore to Rawalpindi due to worsening smogContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s state enterprises record overall Rs. 259 billion profit in first half of 2026
2026-11-10
Sri Lanka’s major state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a combined profit of Rs. 259.3 billion during the first six months ofContinue Reading
Mystery surrounds young woman’s death at Nuwara Eliya hotel
2026-11-10
A 27-year-old woman has been found dead with injuries inside a tourist cabana in the Magastota area of Nuwara Eliya,Continue Reading
Fuel station owners protest against Sinopec, RM Parks and Lanka IOC over supply shortages
2026-11-10
A group of fuel station owners affiliated with Sinopec, RM Parks and Lanka IOC staged a silent protest outside theContinue Reading
Behind the wheel, lives are at risk: Police reveal shocking road death toll
2026-11-10
A total of 2,381 people have died in 2,257 fatal road accidents reported across Sri Lanka so far in 2026,Continue Reading
No Electricity Tariff Revision for Q4 2026, PUCSL decides
2026-11-10
The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that no revision of electricity tariffs is required for the finalContinue Reading
Free lawyers and air tickets home for Sri Lankans in trouble overseas? New Bill proposed
2026-11-10
Sri Lankans facing distress while working overseas could soon be entitled to free, State-funded legal representation and air tickets backContinue Reading
Kadugannawa–Ganethenna road closed until 6AM tomorrow following rockfall
2026-11-10
The road between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna on the Colombo–Kandy (A1) main road will remain closed until 6AM tomorrow following aContinue Reading
ADB approves $98 Mn loan to drive Sri Lanka’s digital transformation
2026-11-10
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $98 million loan to support Sri Lanka in building a secure, inclusiveContinue Reading
Cricket legend Mahela Jayawardene honoured with prestigious ‘Nalanda Keerthi Sri’ title by his alma mater
2026-11-10
Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene has been conferred the prestigious Nalanda Keerthi Sri title in recognition of hisContinue Reading
Global crude oil prices plunge 23% in less than two weeks
2026-11-10
Global crude oil prices continued to decline on Tuesday (10), with international benchmark Brent crude falling below US$90 per barrelContinue Reading