CBSL absorbs US$579 million from forex market in AugustThe Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) absorbed US$579 million from the domestic foreign exchange market in August 2026, based on value-date transactions, as the country continued to strengthen its foreign exchange position.8m agoOne rescued, several feared trapped after building collapse in India’s DelhiRescuers are racing against time to find survivors under the rubble after a six-storey building collapsed in southwest Delhi's Satya Niketan this afternoon. Several are feared to be trapped, a government representative told reporters.49m agoGovernment moves to revamp local government lawsAmendments to three key laws governing local authorities—the Municipal Councils Ordinance, the Urban Councils Ordinance and the Pradeshiya Sabhas Act—are now in their final stage, according to Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Ruwan Senarath.59m agoGovernment moves to revamp local government lawsAmendments to three key laws governing local authorities—the Municipal Councils Ordinance, the Urban Councils Ordinance and the Pradeshiya Sabhas Act—are now in their final stage, according to Deputy Minister of Provincial Councils and Local Government Ruwan Senarath.59m agoSajith warns 22nd Amendment could threaten judicial independenceLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has warned that the proposed 22nd Amendment could pose a threat to the independence of the judiciary.1h agoSajith warns 22nd Amendment could threaten judicial independenceLeader of the Opposition Sajith Premadasa has warned that the proposed 22nd Amendment could pose a threat to the independence of the judiciary.1h agoInternational drug trafficking network linking Nepal, India and Sri Lanka dismantledIndia’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an international drug trafficking network operating across Nepal, India and Sri Lanka, Indian media reports said.1h agoInternational drug trafficking network linking Nepal, India and Sri Lanka dismantledIndia’s Narcotics Control Bureau (NCB) has dismantled an international drug trafficking network operating across Nepal, India and Sri Lanka, Indian media reports said.1h agoGovernment explores new technologies to enhance healthcare servicesThe government is exploring the introduction of new technological tools to strengthen the country’s healthcare system, with particular focus on medical research, development and the management of non-communicable diseases.2h agoGovernment explores new technologies to enhance healthcare servicesThe government is exploring the introduction of new technological tools to strengthen the country’s healthcare system, with particular focus on medical research, development and the management of non-communicable diseases.2h agoSri Lankan man held in Indonesia after 101 birds found in suitcaseA Sri Lankan national has been arrested in Indonesia after authorities discovered 101 birds of various species allegedly being smuggled out of the country.2h agoSri Lankan man held in Indonesia after 101 birds found in suitcaseA Sri Lankan national has been arrested in Indonesia after authorities discovered 101 birds of various species allegedly being smuggled out of the country.2h agoCID reveals Premalal Jayasekara left country before travel ban was imposed Former State Minister Premalal Jayasekara had left the country before the Supreme Court imposed a travel ban on him, police have revealed.2h agoCID reveals Premalal Jayasekara left country before travel ban was imposed Former State Minister Premalal Jayasekara had left the country before the Supreme Court imposed a travel ban on him, police have revealed.2h agoEx-President Ranil leads UNP's 80th anniversary celebrationsThe 80th anniversary celebration of the United National Party (UNP) was held this morning (06) at the Sirikotha - United National Party Head Office in Pitakotte, under the patronage of former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. 2h agoEx-President Ranil leads UNP's 80th anniversary celebrationsThe 80th anniversary celebration of the United National Party (UNP) was held this morning (06) at the Sirikotha - United National Party Head Office in Pitakotte, under the patronage of former President and UNP Leader Ranil Wickremesinghe. 2h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts. 3h agoAdvisory issued for severe lightningAn ‘Amber’ advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and in Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts. 3h agoGovt attempting to suppress country’s democracy – Former President RanilFormer President Ranil Wickremesinghe has accused the Government of engaging in a process aimed at suppressing the country’s democratic system and the opposition. 3h agoGovt attempting to suppress country’s democracy – Former President RanilFormer President Ranil Wickremesinghe has accused the Government of engaging in a process aimed at suppressing the country’s democratic system and the opposition. 3h agoDengue death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 73 as cases exceed 96,000The number of deaths caused by dengue fever in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 73. 3h agoDengue death toll in Sri Lanka rises to 73 as cases exceed 96,000The number of deaths caused by dengue fever in Sri Lanka so far this year has risen to 73. 3h agoHealth Minister to attend WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee’s 79th in Dili tomorrowThe World Health Organization (WHO) will hold the 79th session of its Regional Committee for SouthEast Asia in Dili, Timor-Leste, from tomorrow (07) to 10 September 2026, with WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attending. 4h agoHealth Minister to attend WHO South-East Asia Regional Committee’s 79th in Dili tomorrowThe World Health Organization (WHO) will hold the 79th session of its Regional Committee for SouthEast Asia in Dili, Timor-Leste, from tomorrow (07) to 10 September 2026, with WHO Director-General Dr. Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus attending. 4h ago16-year-old arrested over father’s killing in MataleA person has been killed after allegedly being attacked using a sharp weapon by his own son in the Ukuwela area of Matale. 4h ago16-year-old arrested over father’s killing in MataleA person has been killed after allegedly being attacked using a sharp weapon by his own son in the Ukuwela area of Matale. 4h agoDrinking water distribution continues for over 113,000 people amid dry weatherThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says drinking water continues to be distributed to 35 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across seven districts affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions. 5h agoDrinking water distribution continues for over 113,000 people amid dry weatherThe Disaster Management Centre (DMC) says drinking water continues to be distributed to 35 Divisional Secretariat Divisions across seven districts affected by the prevailing dry weather conditions. 5h agoIndonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishingAn eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau caused the suspension of hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport on Sunday after some school activities and fishing were halted. 5h agoIndonesia's Anak Krakatau eruption halts flights, schools, fishingAn eruption of Indonesia's Mount Anak Krakatau caused the suspension of hundreds of flights at Jakarta's main airport on Sunday after some school activities and fishing were halted. 5h agoOne-year-old girl dies after being run over by grandfather’s cab in KilinochchiA one-year-old girl has died after being run over by a cab driven by her grandfather in the Sivanagar area of Uruthirapuram, Kilinochchi. 5h agoOne-year-old girl dies after being run over by grandfather’s cab in KilinochchiA one-year-old girl has died after being run over by a cab driven by her grandfather in the Sivanagar area of Uruthirapuram, Kilinochchi. 5h agoShooting attempt reported targeting relative of ‘Kosgoda Tharaka’An attempted shooting incident has been reported in the Kosgoda area this morning (06). 6h agoShooting attempt reported targeting relative of ‘Kosgoda Tharaka’An attempted shooting incident has been reported in the Kosgoda area this morning (06). 6h agoTwo suspects arrested with heroin haul, firearm and ammunition in MataraTwo suspects have been arrested with a large stock of heroin, a firearm and ammunition during a raid conducted in the Wellamulla area of Matara, police said. 7h agoTwo suspects arrested with heroin haul, firearm and ammunition in MataraTwo suspects have been arrested with a large stock of heroin, a firearm and ammunition during a raid conducted in the Wellamulla area of Matara, police said. 7h agoPM Harini returns after concluding official visit to BhutanPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has returned to Sri Lanka after concluding her official visit to Bhutan, where she attended the 2026 Global Summit on Conscious Food Systems. 7h agoPM Harini returns after concluding official visit to BhutanPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya has returned to Sri Lanka after concluding her official visit to Bhutan, where she attended the 2026 Global Summit on Conscious Food Systems. 7h ago
