Parliamentary Committee probes Police over Cyclone Ditwah preparedness
2026-09-07
The Select Committee of Parliament tasked with conducting a comprehensive study on Sri Lanka’s lack of preparedness to face CycloneContinue Reading
Rs. 8.8M loss : Update on Kumara Jayakody corruption case
2026-09-07
The Colombo High Court today (07) ordered that the further examination of evidence in the corruption case filed by theContinue Reading
PM Harini stresses need for cultural citizens amid social media concerns
2026-09-07
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya stated that certain comments made on social media, particularly those targeting a child, a vulnerable personContinue Reading
EU and Expertise France launch initiative to strengthen environmental journalism in Sri Lanka
2026-09-07
A landmark initiative to strengthen environmental journalism in Sri Lanka has been launched by Expertise France and the European Union,Continue Reading
Reservoir water levels drop to 47% amid dry weather
2026-09-07
The Irrigation Department has reported that the total water capacity stored in reservoirs across the country has dropped to aroundContinue Reading
India produces first AK-203 with 100% locally sourced components
2026-09-07
India has produced and successfully test-fired its first AK-203 “Sher” assault rifle made entirely with domestically sourced components and materials,Continue Reading
CBSL rates: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-09-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has appreciated slightly against the US Dollar today (07), compared to last Friday. However, the USContinue Reading
UN finds little progress on justice in Sri Lanka – HRW
2026-09-07
By Lucy McKernan Seventeen years after the end of Sri Lanka’s civil war, the latest report by the United NationsContinue Reading
Unique demonstration in Europe promotes Sri Lanka tourism
2026-09-07
A unique demonstration by a group of Sri Lankans living across Europe has drawn attention by urging foreigners to visitContinue Reading
Lightning advisory : Met Department issues red alerts for 7 districts
2026-09-07
The Department of Meteorology has issued an advisory for severe lightning in the Eastern and Uva provinces and the PolonnaruwaContinue Reading
Police warn of scam targeting GOV PAY traffic fine system
2026-09-07
The Police have issued an urgent alert about a fraudulent scheme using a fake website designed to mimic the DigitalContinue Reading
Second Metro Bus Depot commences operations in Kadawatha
2026-09-07
Sri Lanka’s second metro bus depot, built in Kadawatha, commenced operations today under the management of the Lanka Metro TransitContinue Reading
Five‑day National Dengue Eradication Programme announced
2026-09-07
A special five‑day national dengue eradication programme covering 62 Medical Officer of Health divisions will be launched from September 14Continue Reading
6 dead, several feared trapped after building collapses in India
2026-09-07
At least six people have died, two are in critical condition, and several others are feared trapped under debris afterContinue Reading
Army Commander visits family of soldier killed in final stages of war
2026-09-07
Commander of the Army Lieutenant General Nilantha Premaratne visited the family of Staff Sergeant H. P. S. Bandara in Hevadivela,Continue Reading
Dollar rate today: US Dollar selling rate steady at Rs. 332
2026-09-07
The Sri Lankan Rupee has changed slightly against the US Dollar across commercial banks in Sri Lanka today (07), comparedContinue Reading
DMT to issue green number plates for electric vehicles
2026-09-07
The Department of Motor Traffic has reportedly announced that number plates with a green background will be issued for allContinue Reading
Car crashes into safety fence on Southern Expressway
2026-09-07
A car traveling from Colombo towards Galle reportedly collided with the safety fence dividing the roadway near the 32nd kilometerContinue Reading