Today’s News Digest – September 11
2025-09-11
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Budget 2026 : Dates announced
2025-09-11
Secretary General of Parliament Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera stated that the second reading of the Appropriation Bill (the budget speech/presentation ofContinue Reading
Sri Lanka jumps 15 places in 2025 Global Democracy Index
2025-09-11
Sri Lanka has made a noteworthy leap in the latest Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2025 rankings, climbing 15 spotsContinue Reading
15 Sri Lankan underworld figures arrested overseas : Public Minister
2025-09-11
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says a total of 15 Sri Lankan underworld figures with red notices have beenContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s 8% fiscal adjustment among biggest globally : World Bank
2025-09-11
The World Bank Group says Sri Lanka’s fiscal adjustment, nearly 8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) since 2021,Continue Reading
Grand welcome for Mahinda in Tangalle
2025-09-11
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who vacated his official residence in Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo today, received a grand welcome uponContinue Reading
Mahinda thanks China after Ambassador’s visit to Wijerama
2025-09-11
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said he was “pleased” to receive a courtesy call from Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, QiContinue Reading
Mujibur questions statement by Police spokesman on controversial container release
2025-09-11
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has raised concerns in Parliament over the release of more than 300 unexaminedContinue Reading
Parliamentary subcommittee to boost entrepreneurship through Youth Council
2025-09-11
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital has appointed a subcommittee with the objective of creating youngContinue Reading
Prasanna Ranatunga withdraws appeal in extortion case
2025-09-11
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga today withdrew an appeal filed before the Court of Appeal, which sought an order to acquitContinue Reading
Former UDA Director General & Director granted bail
2025-09-11
Former Director General of the Urban Development Authority (UDA), Sumedha Ratnayake and former Director – Lands of the UDA, WeerawansaContinue Reading
Asia Cup : India’s SC refuses to hear plea to cancel India-Pakistan clash
2025-09-11
The Indian Supreme Court on Thursday declined an urgent hearing on a petition seeking cancellation of the India-Pakistan Asia CupContinue Reading
New Board of CCC meets President
2025-09-11
The newly appointed Board of the Ceylon Chamber of Commerce presented their vision, contributions to the national economy, future plansContinue Reading
Today’s CBSL official exchange rates
2025-09-11
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (11 Sept), compared to Wednesday. According to theContinue Reading
Corruption : Former UDA Director General arrested
2025-09-11
Former Director General of the Urban Development Authority (UDA), Sumedha Ratnayake and former Director – Lands of the UDA, WeerawansaContinue Reading
Court to hear petition on Rs. 2 Mn electricity use at Namal’s wedding
2025-09-11
The Supreme Court today granted leave to proceed with a fundamental rights petition challenging the alleged misuse of electricity fromContinue Reading
India conducts training programme for SL Govt Media Officials
2025-09-11
A 30-member delegation of Government Media Officials from Sri Lanka engaged in a two-week visit to India for a specialContinue Reading
Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves Wijerama residence
2025-09-11
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa has left his official residence in Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo, following the passage of the President’sContinue Reading
