Morocco’s king appoints first woman prime minister
2026-09-30
Morocco’s King Mohammed VI has named Fatima Ezzahra El Mansouri as the country’s first female prime minister and the second-womanContinue Reading
CAA seizes 801 reusable plastic bottles during raids in Pettah
2026-09-30
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has taken 801 reusable plastic bottles into custody as case productions during special raids conductedContinue Reading
UAE confirms Israel PM Netanyahu’s visit to Abu Dhabi
2026-09-30
The United Arab Emirates has confirmed that Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu met with President Sheikh Mohammed bin Zayed AlContinue Reading
Sri Lanka, Australia agree to strengthen cooperation following senior officials talks
2026-09-30
Sri Lanka and Australia have agreed to strengthen cooperation across several key areas, including trade, defence, education and maritime affairs,Continue Reading
Central Bank keeps Policy Rate unchanged at 8.75%
2026-09-30
The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has decided to maintain the Overnight Policy Rate (OPR) at its current levelContinue Reading
Heavy showers above 50mm expected in several areas today
2026-09-30
The Department of Meteorology says the atmospheric conditions are getting favorable for afternoon thundershowers in most parts of Sri LankaContinue Reading
Who can become Sri Lanka Cricket’s next chairman — and who is barred?
2026-09-30
A bill published in a Gazette supplement proposes that the next Sri Lanka Cricket chairperson be selected from among sevenContinue Reading
‘Desperate Lies’: Tilvin laughs off Prime Minister Poisoning Rumors
2026-09-30
The general secretary of ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) has dismissed reports of an internal faction working against Prime MinisterContinue Reading
Government moves to resolve Batticaloa dairy farmers’ grazing land dispute
2026-09-29
The Government has taken steps to provide a permanent solution to the grazing land dispute involving dairy farmers in theContinue Reading
“I don’t remember”: Gotabaya questioned over Keith Noyahr abduction and disappearances
2026-09-29
Former President Gotabaya Rajapaksa told court he could not recall details of the abduction of journalist Keith Noyahr or whetherContinue Reading
Three films a day: Concerns raised over state TV schedule
2026-09-29
The Prime Minister’s Office (PMO) has forwarded concerns over a proposed schedule to broadcast three Tamil films a day onContinue Reading
Computer training centre opened for children at Muwadora Uyana housing complex
2026-09-29
A newly established computer training center and upgraded library facility at the Muwadora Uyana Apartment Complex in North Colombo wereContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – September 29
2026-09-29
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Indian authorities said illicit funds were used in Krish project, court told
2026-09-29
Sri Lankan investigators have received a mutual legal assistance communication from India stating that illicit funds were used in theContinue Reading
Foundation stone laid for 51 Indian funded estate houses in Badulla
2026-09-29
The foundation stone for 51 new housing units was laid at the Alagolla Estate in the Badulla District on SeptemberContinue Reading
President orders unified National Digital System to streamline Sri Lanka’s Public Services
2026-09-29
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has directed officials to establish a unified national digital framework across the entire public service, movingContinue Reading
Police issue clarification on procurement of 500 body-worn cameras
2026-09-29
The Sri Lanka Police has refuted claims of irregularities in its ongoing tender to acquire body worn cameras, describing allegationsContinue Reading
Three Sri Lankan military personnel attend counter-terrorism, hostage rescue course in India
2026-09-29
Three Sri Lankan Armed Forces officers are currently participating in a specialised Counter-Terrorism and Hostage Rescue Course in India, whichContinue Reading