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Thundershowers expected across several area today

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The Department of Meteorology forecasts showers or thundershowers will occur at scattered locations in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central, Uva, North Western, and Southern provinc... Read More


Former CMC member Mahinda Kahandagama arrested over drug-related charges

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Former Colombo Municipal Council member Mahinda Kahandagama and another individual were arrested by the Central Crimes Investigation Bureau. ,According to reports the arrests wer... Read More


Opposition members assault NPP councillor during Maharagama Urban Council session

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- A member of the ruling party was assaulted inside the council chamber by opposition councillors during the monthly council session held today (06) at the National People's Power-l... Read More


M. M. D. J. Senaratne appointed acting Director General of Department of National Botanical Gardens

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- HCP Jayaweera, who served as the Director General of the Department of National Botanical Gardens, retired from public service upon reaching 60 years of age on 14 September 2026. ... Read More


Rumesh Tharanga nominated for 'Athlete of the Year 2026' award

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Sri Lanka's Rumesh Tharanga was nominated for the 2026 World Athletics Athlete of the Year award presented by World Athletics. Rumesh won 13 out of 14 competitions within the yea... Read More


Order issued regarding Browns Hill property linked to Basil Rajapaksa

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- The Financial Crimes Investigation Division obtained an order from the Matara Magistrate's Court regarding a property in Browns Hill, Matara, allegedly linked to former minister B... Read More


Cabinet approves regulations for indigenous activities in designated areas

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Cabinet approval was granted to introduce regulations governing the activities of indigenous communities within designated areas. This step was taken with the aim of protecting t... Read More


CPC says no fuel price hike until month-end

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- There will be no change in fuel prices until the end of this month, says Chairman of the Ceylon Petroleum Corporation D.J. Rajakaruna. Speaking at a press conference today, he st... Read More


Kusal Mendis to replace Dhananjaya as Test captain

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Cricket sources say a decision has been made to appoint Kusal Mendis as the captain of the Sri Lanka Test cricket team. According to reports, current Test captain Dhananjaya de S... Read More


Former SIS chief Suresh Sallay transferred to CID

Sri Lanka, Oct. 6 -- Former Director of the State Intelligence Service Suresh Sallay, who is being held under detention orders in connection with the Easter Sunday attack investigations, was taken fro... Read More