Sri Lanka’s major state-owned enterprises (SOEs) recorded a combined profit of Rs. 259.3 billion during the first six months ofContinue Reading The post Sri Lanka’s state enterprises record overall Rs. 259 billion profit

A 27-year-old woman has been found dead with injuries inside a tourist cabana in the Magastota area of Nuwara Eliya,Continue Reading The post Mystery surrounds young woman’s death at Nuwara Eliya hotel appeared first on

A group of fuel station owners affiliated with Sinopec, RM Parks and Lanka IOC staged a silent protest outside theContinue Reading The post Fuel station owners protest against Sinopec, RM Parks and Lanka IOC over supply

A total of 2,381 people have died in 2,257 fatal road accidents reported across Sri Lanka so far in 2026,Continue Reading The post Behind the wheel, lives are at risk: Police reveal shocking road death toll appeared firs

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka has announced that no revision of electricity tariffs is required for the finalContinue Reading The post No Electricity Tariff Revision for Q4 2026, PUCSL decides appeared fir

Sri Lankans facing distress while working overseas could soon be entitled to free, State-funded legal representation and air tickets backContinue Reading The post Free lawyers and air tickets home for Sri Lankans in trou

The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has warned the public against dealing with brokers operating near its premises, cautioning that people could lose money and important documents by falling victim to misleading practi

The road between Kadugannawa and Ganethenna on the Colombo–Kandy (A1) main road will remain closed until 6AM tomorrow following aContinue Reading The post Kadugannawa–Ganethenna road closed until 6AM tomorrow following r

Sri Lankan javelin thrower Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage has secured eighth place in the 2026 Men’s World Athlete of the Year rankings.

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has approved a $98 million loan to support Sri Lanka in building a secure, inclusiveContinue Reading The post ADB approves $98 Mn loan to drive Sri Lanka’s digital transformation appeared

Former Sri Lanka cricket captain Mahela Jayawardene has been conferred the prestigious Nalanda Keerthi Sri title in recognition of hisContinue Reading The post Cricket legend Mahela Jayawardene honoured with prestigious

Global crude oil prices continued to decline on Tuesday (10), with international benchmark Brent crude falling below US$90 per barrelContinue Reading The post Global crude oil prices plunge 23% in less than two weeks app

The U.S. moved refueling tankers based at RAF Mildenhall in the United Kingdom to a base in Germany because of an unspecified Iran threat, according to a source familiar with the matter.

The Government is determined to turn SriLankan Airlines into a profitable national carrier, despite the airline continuing to face mounting financial losses, Cabinet Spokesperson Minister Nalinda Jayatissa said.

The Colombo-Kandy main road has been closed at Ganethenna due to an earth and rock slide in the Kadugannawa area.

A low-pressure area is likely to form over the Southeast Bay of Bengal around November 13, the Department of Meteorology said.

The Centre for Environmental Justice (CEJ) has formally demanded that the Attorney General take immediate steps to implement the directions issued by the Supreme Court in its landmark judgment on the MV X-Press Pearl dis

Debt interest took Rs. 37 of every Rs. 100 Sri Lanka’s government set aside for spending in Budget 2026, according to Ministry of Finance figures. Explore where the rest went before Budget 2027 is presented on 12 Novembe

Between 1 million and 1.49 million people in Sri Lanka may require humanitarian food assistance until May 2027, as rising food prices, increasing living costs and weather-related disruptions continue to put pressure on v

The Colombo Stock Exchange extended its strong recovery for a sixth consecutive session on 10 November 2026, with both benchmark indices advancing sharply as broad-based buying momentum continued.

Saud Shakeel marched towards a first Test century in over two years as Pakistan  continued their dominance on the second morning of the first Test against Sri Lanka  on Tuesday in Rawalpindi. The session brought 109 runs

New Zealand’s 11 series-winning streak at home – the second-longest in bilateral men’s ODIs – came to an end with no play possible in the third ODI against India  in Hamilton on Tuesday. Coming into the third ODI 2-0 beh

Five persons have died and over 50 persons have been injured in a ultiple-bus collision on the Medawachchiya–Rambewa Road in Anuradhapura involving two Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) buses and a private bus. The injure

‎by Reemus Fernando ‎‎Sri Lanka’s rising middle-distance runner Lahiru Achintha produced another outstanding international performance to win the silver medal in the men’s 1500 metres at the Dakar 2026 Youth Olympic Game

An Indian tourist has died after two helicopters collided while attempting to land near the base camp of Mount Everest, two officials have confirmed to the BBC. Verified footage of the crash showed the helicopter blades

Qantas will outsource 850 local corporate jobs to consulting giant Accenture with most roles moving to India as the airline fast-tracks AI investment. In an internal email to staff on Tuesday, the Australian company’s CE

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 10 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 10 November 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces and

The Parliamentary Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) has called for an independent regulatory body to oversee fuel pricing and safeguard fair competition among petroleum suppliers. The matter came up during a committee m

Sri Lanka’s economic growth has slowed sharply while inflation, youth unemployment and poverty continue to put pressure on the public, former Foreign Minister Prof. G.L. Peiris said yesterday. Addressing a media briefing

A total of 107,829 dengue cases have been reported across Sri Lanka so far this year, with 81 deaths attributed to the disease, the National Dengue Control Unit (NDCU) said. The Gampaha District has recorded the highest

The Central Bank of Sri Lanka (CBSL) has barred the Ernst & Young (EY) partners who audited National Development Bank (NDB) from carrying out any further banking audits and forced the lender to reconstitute its Board aud

A renewed call for integrity, excellence and solidarity within the legal profession took centre stage at a women lawyers rsquo; gathering held in Hulftsdorp last week, where Supreme Court Justice Kumuduni Wickremasinghe

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lt;strong gt;By Jayani Madawla lt;/strong gt; The prevailing heatwave that Sri Lanka is experiencing is expected to continue through mid-May according to the Department of Meteorology. Experts warn that the situation cou