The Ceylon Petroleum Corporation (CPC) recorded a net profit of Rs. 29.2 billion during the first six months of 2026, following a Rs. 41 billion subsidy provided by the Government between April and June.

Deputy Minister of Finance Anil Jayantha Fernando said that prioritizing quality investments, increased export-oriented production, employment generation, and strict financialContinue Reading The post Assess 2027 Budget

Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) has announced a 15-member Sri Lanka A squad for the ACC Rising Stars Asia Cup 2026,Continue Reading The post Pavan to lead as Sri Lanka A squad named for Rising Stars Asia Cup appeared first on Ne

Credit extended to Sri Lanka’s private sector reached Rs. 2.1 trillion during the first nine months of 2026, up from Rs. 1.9 trillion during the corresponding period last year, Central Bank officials told the Committee o

The spill gates of the Kotmale Gamini Dissanayake Reservoir were opened at 11.30 a.m. today (11), releasing water at a rate of 150 cubic metres per second into the Kotmale Oya.

The Department of Meteorology’s Marine Forecasting Division at the National Meteorological Centre has issued a strong winds and rough seasContinue Reading The post Naval, fishing communities put on alert as Met Departmen

Everyone in Colombo recognizes the Dawoodi Bohras. Standing out in their distinctive attire, they are a familiar sight whether in the bustling bazaar of Pettah or drinking coffee in a hotel lobby.

The final document containing the 2027 Budget proposals was submitted to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake for review at the Presidential Secretariat today (11).

Intermittent showers or thundershowers are expected in the Northern Province and the Trincomalee District, according to the general weather forecastContinue Reading The post Intermittent showers, heavy rains exceeding 10

National Building Research Institute (NBRI) issued Amber landslide warnings for select divisions across the Kegalle, Nuwara Eliya and Ratnapura districts,Continue Reading The post NBRI issues 24-Hour Amber Alerts for thr

Police have seized a container carrying approximately 5.7 million illegal cigarettes worth more than Rs. 600 million during a raid at a private container yard in Sedawatta.

Colombo Fort Acting Magistrate Kinsley Hettiarachchi today ordered that the case against former President Ranil Wickremesinghe and former Presidential Secretary Saman Ekanayake, who were produced before the court over al

By Newswire Editorial Minister K.D. Lal Kantha has rejected Kaduwela Mayor Ranjan Jayalal’s remarks which appeared to encourage private companiesContinue Reading The post Lal Kantha rejects Ranjan Jayalal’s remarks on gi

By Newswire Editorial The Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Foreign Employment and Tourism has warned Sri Lankans against travelling abroad onContinue Reading The post Foreign Ministry warns Sri Lankans against seeking overse

Minister of Women and Child Affairs Saroja Savithri Paulraj has expressed her condolences following the death of popular social media personality Nayomi Chan, who reportedly died due to complications during childbirth.

Colombo’s drainage system, designed to handle around 30mm of rain an hour, was overwhelmed when nearly 100mm of rain fell within just two hours last Friday (06), causing flooding across several parts of the city.

India has agreed to provide 100 additional fully equipped ambulances to Sri Lanka’s 1990 Suwa Seriya Emergency Ambulance Service underContinue Reading The post India to provide 100 new ambulances to Sri Lanka under Rs. 1

A Mumbai-bound Air India Vistara flight with 105 passengers on board was taken to an isolation bay at the Kolkata airport on Wednesday morning shortly before takeoff, after the crew found a ‘hijack alert’ on a toilet mir

Heavy rainfall has caused flooding on several roads in Colombo, resulting in traffic congestion and disruptions to motorists, Police said.Continue Reading The post Heavy rain floods several Colombo roads, traffic disrupt

By Newswire Editorial The first wholesale sales centre of the Cooperative Wholesale Establishment (CWE), rebranded as National Sathosa, was officiallyContinue Reading The post First National Sathosa wholesale sales centr

WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 November 2026   by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Western, Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces an

Auditor General’s report cited to prove case of medical negligence By Shamindra Ferdinando The Committee for Protecting Rights of Prisoners (CPRP) has brought to Health Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayathissa’s attention the fas

By Shamindra Ferdinando Top Global Sri Lanka Forum (GSLF) representative Yasus Dharmadasa yesterday (10) said that Colombo based western diplomatic community remained mum over the NPP government crackdown on protests, le

A collision involving three buses at Rambewa, Anuradhapura, yesterday morning (10) killed five passengers and injured more than 50 others.The accident occurred on the Medawachchiya–Rambewa stretch of the A9 Road, involvi

The government has obtained US$200 million in loan assistance from the Asian Development Bank (ADB) to strengthen water sector management and overhaul the country’s technical and vocational education system. The two fina

Budget 2027: Beyond promises Why economic growth, investment confidence, effective public administration, and responsible budget management matter for improving people’s lives by Prof. Ranjith Bandara, PhD (Qld.) Emeritu

Sri Lanka have a mountain to climb in Rawalpindi, with victory already a distant prospect after just two days of the first Test against Pakistan. A draw remains within reach, but saving this game will demand considerably

“It was forged through decades of heavy investment” by Sanath Nanayakkare  There are no free lunches in the competitive telecom arena, and Dialog Axiata’s commanding market position is the hard-earned result of relentles

Gajendrakumar exploits Delhi forum A leaked US diplomatic cable, dated July 15, 2009, signed by the then Geneva-based US Ambassador, Clint Williamson, cleared the Sri Lankan Army of crimes against humanity during the Van

Wednesday 11th November, 2026 The Parliamentary Select Committee (PSC) on the electoral system for Provincial Council (PC) elections has sought the views of several political parties on the electoral system to be adopted

Sri Lanka’s ability to move beyond its current growth potential will depend less on monetary policy and more on Parliament’s willingness to drive politically difficult structural reforms, Central Bank Governor Dr. Nandal

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