UNP issues statement on assault of ex-President Ranil’s security officerThe United National Party (UNP) has issued a statement this afternoon (30) regarding the alleged assault on a security officer attached to UNP leader and former President Ranil Wickremesinghe allegedly by a cameraman of a private media organisation. 19m agoA public service capable of taking risks and overcoming challenges is essential - PresidentThe presentation of the “Vishishta Seva Vibhushana” medals, awarded in recognition of the distinguished service rendered by senior officers of the regular forces of the Sri Lanka Army, Navy and Air Force, was held this afternoon... 35m agoIndia, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral matters, maritime issuesIndia and Sri Lanka held discussions on maritime issues, bilateral matters and cooperation in multilateral fora. 1h agoIndia, Sri Lanka discuss bilateral matters, maritime issuesIndia and Sri Lanka held discussions on maritime issues, bilateral matters and cooperation in multilateral fora. 1h agoPresident calls for mechanism to directly educate parents on protecting children from drug menacePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to establish a mechanism to actively engage parents in protecting children from the drug menace. 1h agoPresident calls for mechanism to directly educate parents on protecting children from drug menacePresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake has instructed officials to establish a mechanism to actively engage parents in protecting children from the drug menace. 1h agoIsraeli officials say diverted flydubai incident may be attempted 'terror attack'The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv is believed to have stabbed the captain in a possible attempted "terror attack" on Wednesday, forcing the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia where it landed safely, three Israeli officials said. 2h agoIsraeli officials say diverted flydubai incident may be attempted 'terror attack'The co-pilot of a flight from Dubai to Tel Aviv is believed to have stabbed the captain in a possible attempted "terror attack" on Wednesday, forcing the plane to divert to Saudi Arabia where it landed safely, three Israeli officials said. 2h agoRs. 40 million in bail money furnished by Aravinda de Silva and wife forfeitedColombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara today (30) ordered the forfeiture of the bail money furnished by former cricketer Aravinda de Silva and his wife on behalf of Priyanka Niyomali Wijenayake, the wife of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. 2h agoRs. 40 million in bail money furnished by Aravinda de Silva and wife forfeitedColombo Fort Magistrate Pasan Amarasekara today (30) ordered the forfeiture of the bail money furnished by former cricketer Aravinda de Silva and his wife on behalf of Priyanka Niyomali Wijenayake, the wife of former SriLankan Airlines CEO Kapila Chandrasena. 2h agoFM Vijitha Herath concludes visit to 81st session of UN General AssemblyMinister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has concluded his visit to New York to participate in the High-Level Segment of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), today (30). 2h agoFM Vijitha Herath concludes visit to 81st session of UN General AssemblyMinister of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism Vijitha Herath has concluded his visit to New York to participate in the High-Level Segment of the 81st Session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA), today (30). 2h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in Monaragala and Hambantota districts. 3h agoWarm weather advisory issued for several areasA warm weather advisory has been issued by the Department of Meteorology for residents of the Northern, North-Central and Eastern provinces and in Monaragala and Hambantota districts. 3h ago2027 Budget to prioritize waste management and recycling – PM HariniPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the upcoming 2027 Budget will place priority on waste management, waste reduction and recycling, emphasizing that what should be left for future generations...3h ago2027 Budget to prioritize waste management and recycling – PM HariniPrime Minister Dr. Harini Amarasuriya stated that the upcoming 2027 Budget will place priority on waste management, waste reduction and recycling, emphasizing that what should be left for future generations...3h agoEx-President Ranil’s security officer assaulted by cameraman outside courtA cameraman attached to a private media organization has allegedly assaulted a security officer attached to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe outside the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises today (30)... 4h agoEx-President Ranil’s security officer assaulted by cameraman outside courtA cameraman attached to a private media organization has allegedly assaulted a security officer attached to former President Ranil Wickremesinghe outside the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court premises today (30)... 4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTColombo’s inflation remains unchanged at 8% in SeptemberThe overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Y-on-Y basis, stood at 8.0% in September 2026, compared to 8.0% in August 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. 4h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTColombo’s inflation remains unchanged at 8% in SeptemberThe overall rate of inflation, as measured by the Colombo Consumer Price Index (CCPI) on Y-on-Y basis, stood at 8.0% in September 2026, compared to 8.0% in August 2026, according to the Department of Census and Statistics. 4h agoIsrael-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official saysA flight bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals following a fight between the pilots, an Israeli official said on Wednesday. 5h agoIsrael-bound flight diverted to Saudi Arabia after brawl between pilots, Israeli official saysA flight bound for Israel from the United Arab Emirates diverted to Saudi Arabia after transmitting emergency signals following a fight between the pilots, an Israeli official said on Wednesday. 5h agoNEWS ALERTWorld Bank approves $110 million for climate-resilient roads in Sri LankaThe World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. 5h agoNEWS ALERTWorld Bank approves $110 million for climate-resilient roads in Sri LankaThe World Bank today approved $110 million to help Sri Lanka repair and reconstruct 600 kilometers of roads that were severely damaged by Cyclone Ditwah. 5h agoJVP delegation led by Tilvin Silva visits Delhi BJP officeA delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, visited the Delhi BJP office on Wednesday and was welcomed by Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra. 5h agoJVP delegation led by Tilvin Silva visits Delhi BJP officeA delegation of Sri Lanka’s ruling Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP), led by its General Secretary Tilvin Silva, visited the Delhi BJP office on Wednesday and was welcomed by Delhi BJP President Harsh Malhotra. 5h agoCOPF approves foreign exchange regulations and orderFollowing discussions with officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) regarding Foreign Exchange Regulations Nos. 01 and 02 of 2026 and the Order issued under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the said Regulations and Order. 5h agoCOPF approves foreign exchange regulations and orderFollowing discussions with officials of the Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) regarding Foreign Exchange Regulations Nos. 01 and 02 of 2026 and the Order issued under Section 22 of the Foreign Exchange Act, the Committee on Public Finance (COPF) has approved the said Regulations and Order. 5h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTMP Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Airbus money laundering caseThe National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded over alleged money laundering in connection with the Airbus case, has been ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.6h agoUPDATENEWS ALERTMP Namal Rajapaksa granted bail in Airbus money laundering caseThe National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who had been remanded over alleged money laundering in connection with the Airbus case, has been ordered to be released on bail by the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court.6h agoInflation expected to return to 5% target after Q2 2027, CBSL Governor saysSri Lanka’s inflation is expected to remain elevated at around 8% during the rest of this year and the early part of next year, but is projected to return to the Central Bank’s 5% target after the second quarter of 2027, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.6h agoInflation expected to return to 5% target after Q2 2027, CBSL Governor saysSri Lanka’s inflation is expected to remain elevated at around 8% during the rest of this year and the early part of next year, but is projected to return to the Central Bank’s 5% target after the second quarter of 2027, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandalal Weerasinghe said.6h ago600,000 Sri Lankans still without safe housing, Minister saysAround 600,000 people in Sri Lanka still do not have safe or semi-permanent housing, the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe said.6h ago600,000 Sri Lankans still without safe housing, Minister saysAround 600,000 people in Sri Lanka still do not have safe or semi-permanent housing, the Minister of Housing, Construction and Water Supply, Dr. Susil Ranasinghe said.6h agoNEWS ALERTEx-President Ranil’s case adjourned till November for Attorney General’s adviceThe Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered that the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake be taken up again on November 11 to obtain the Attorney General’s advice.7h agoNEWS ALERTEx-President Ranil’s case adjourned till November for Attorney General’s adviceThe Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today ordered that the case filed by the Criminal Investigation Department (CID) against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake be taken up again on November 11 to obtain the Attorney General’s advice.7h agoNEWS ALERTMP Namal Rajapaksa produced before courtThe National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, has been brought before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court again today (30).7h agoNEWS ALERTMP Namal Rajapaksa produced before courtThe National Organiser of the Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP), Parliamentarian Namal Rajapaksa, who is currently in remand custody, has been brought before the Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court again today (30).7h ago
