Cabinet greenlights new bill targeting organized crime
2026-09-08
The Cabinet of Ministers has approved the publication in the Gazette and presentation to Parliament of the proposed Prevention ofContinue Reading
CLA’s 22A Concerns : Govt says CLA not official Commonwealth Body
2026-09-08
Justice Minister Harshana Nanayakkara responded in Parliament after Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa raised concerns highlighted in Commonwealth Lawyers Association PresidentContinue Reading
Online Railway Season Tickets for Private-Sector Employees From October 1
2026-09-08
Private-sector employees in Sri Lanka will be able to obtain railway season tickets online from October 1, under a newContinue Reading
India to extend Technical Support for Sri Lanka’s fight against Tuberculosis
2026-09-08
India has agreed to continue providing technical and other assistance to Sri Lanka to strengthen efforts to control tuberculosis, followingContinue Reading
Namal slams Govt in Parliament, demands Cost-of-Living Relief but stays silent on Arrest
2026-09-08
Remanded SLPP MP Namal Rajapaksa addressed Parliament, accusing the Government of misleading the public and failing to deliver on itsContinue Reading
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrives in Sri Lanka
2026-09-08
Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh arrived in Sri Lanka this afternoon on a special aircraft of the Indian Air Force,Continue Reading
Kandy youth voice concerns directly to Parliament
2026-09-08
The Parliamentary Caucus for Open Parliament Initiative has concluded the first phase of its Voice to Policy Dialogue series inContinue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-09-08
The Sri Lankan Rupee has depreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (08), compared to Monday, with the US DollarContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Met Department issues red alerts for 6 districts
2026-09-08
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern and Uva provinces and Polonnaruwa districtContinue Reading
Saudi Arabia says 73 wounded as Houthis attack civilian and energy sites
2026-09-08
Saudi Arabia has accused Yemen’s Houthi rebels of launching attacks on civilian and economic sites in the kingdom, wounding atContinue Reading
Dry weather: Water restrictions imposed in several areas
2026-09-08
The National Water Supply and Drainage Board says drinking water supplies across most of Sri Lanka remain normal despite theContinue Reading
UNP Writes to SLPP, Extends Best Wishes for Anuradhapura Rally
2026-09-08
The United National Party (UNP) has extended its best wishes for the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna’s (SLPP) upcoming rally inContinue Reading
Seat belt law on expressways to take effect from September 19
2026-09-08
Minister of Transport and Highways Bimal Rathnayake announced in Parliament today (08) that wearing seat belts will become mandatory forContinue Reading
Mandatory Road Worthiness Test proposed for passenger transport vehicles
2026-09-08
Minister of Transport Bimal Rathnayake told Parliament today (08) that passenger transport vehicles such as buses, vans, office vans, andContinue Reading
Senior DIG Ajith Rohana retires after 38 years of service
2026-09-08
Senior Deputy Inspector General of Police, Ajith Rohana, retired from the Sri Lanka Police on Tuesday (8), bringing an endContinue Reading
University lecturers to stage one‑day strike over state of universities
2026-09-08
The Federation of University Teachers’ Associations (FUTA) announced that university lecturers will launch a one‑day strike tomorrow (09) in protestContinue Reading
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