CIABOC unveils digital case-file tracking system

In a landmark move to strengthen integrity, transparency, and accountability in governance, the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) has launched a digital Case-File Tracking System to enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of handling bribery and corruption cases in Sri Lanka.

Gold surges past $4,000 an ounce as uncertainty fuels rally

The price of gold has hit a record high of more than $4,000 (£2,985) an ounce as investors look for safe places to put their money over concerns about economic and political uncertainty around the world.

At least 24 killed as paraglider drops bombs at Myanmar Buddhist festival

A paramotor attack on a festival and protest in central Myanmar has killed at least 24 people and wounded 47 others, a spokesperson from the exiled National Unity Government told BBC Burmese.

AIIB provides USD 52 Mn to strengthen Sri Lanka’s power grid

The Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has signed a loan agreement with the Government of Sri Lanka to support the Kerawalapitiya–Port L Second Transmission Line Project, under which it will provide USD 52 million in sovereign-backed financing. The funding aims to enhance Sri Lanka’s power transmission capacity and unlock the country’s renewable energy potential, contributing to sustainable development.

Opposition raises concerns over recent police transfers

Opposition Leader Sajith Premadasa today registered his strong protest in Parliament claiming that the government has transferred the powers of the Police Commission over police transfers to the Inspector General of Police (IGP).

425 women jailed during this year: PM

Some 425 women have been convicted and sent to jail from January 1 to August 31 this year, Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya told Parliament today.

Opposition MPs urge for action on privilege issues without delay

Opposition Members of Parliament including Rohana Bandara and Jagath Withana today called for action on the privilege issues raised by them in Parliament several days ago.

Major US airports see delays as government shutdown hits air travel

US air travellers are experiencing a second day of flight delays and cancellations, as the government shutdown causes a worsening shortage of air traffic controllers.

RTI appeal filed over refusal to disclose President’s domestic travel costs

A YouTuber who has consistently sought information relating to President Anura Kumara Dissanayake’s domestic travel costs, has submitted an appeal to the Right to Information (RTI) Commission, challenging the decision of the Presidential Secretariat’s Designated Officer to reject his information.

Ten women conceive as sperm bank brings hope

The newly established sperm bank at Castle Street Hospital for Women in Colombo has produced encouraging results with ten women successfully conceiving through the facility’s services, hospital officials said.

Police warn public against rising online financial frauds

The Sri Lanka Police have issued an urgent warning to the public about the growing number of financial frauds being committed through social media platforms, particularly on Telegram, WhatsApp, and other online groups.

Gazette issues to curb spread of African Swine Fever

An extraordinary gazette notification has been issued to prevent the further spread of African swine fever (ASF), which has affected several Divisional Secretariats across the country in recent months.

Threat of power cuts looms?

The country is at risk of facing power cuts and potential instability following the Electricity Engineers’ Union’s decision to suspend all work regulations from 4:15 p.m. yesterday, intensifying its ongoing trade union action, Samagi Joint Trade Union Alliance Convener Ananda Palitha warned.

PUCSL to review 2025 electricity tariff proposals tomorrow

The Public Utilities Commission of Sri Lanka (PUCSL) will hold a public consultation tomorrow (8) on the proposed 2025 electricity tariff revision.

WARNING! Mafia Running Schools Rugby

Zahira College’s Chairman of the Board of Governors, Fouzul Hameed, has issued a passionate warning against what he described as a growing “school rugby mafia”, accusing a handful of elite schools of monopolising the sport, poaching players, showing no ethics, no values and focusing only on winning trophies - destroying the true purpose of school sports.

Appointment of Bribery Commission members questioned in Parliament

Concerns over the legality of recent appointments to the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery or Corruption (CIABOC) were raised in Parliament today, with an opposition MP accusing certain members of the Constitutional Council of manipulating facts to influence the selection process.

Tense situation at Kollupitiya railway station due to train delays

A tense situation has arisen at the Kollupitiya railway station with passengers getting agitated after the Galle bound night mail train broke down, delaying train services on the coastal line.

Sri Lankan designer shines at Paris Fashion Week

Sri Lankan designer Chathuri Samaraweera’s ‘Spring/Summer 2026 collection’ shined at the Paris Fashion Week, making it the first time that a Sri Lankan designer has presented their collection at the international event.

Trio win Nobel prize for revealing quantum physics in action

U.S.-based scientists John Clarke, Michel Devoret and John Martinis won the 2025 Nobel Prize in Physics for ’’experiments that revealed quantum physics in action’’, paving the way for the development of the next generation of digital technologies.

Seven students hospitalised after tasting chemical substance in science lab

Seven Grade 7 students from a school in Dambulla were admitted to the Dambulla Hospital due to a chemical exposure today.

Alarming number of people now vape, says WHO

More than 100 million people, including at least 15 million children, use e-cigarettes, fuelling a new wave of nicotine addiction, the World Health Organization (WHO) is warning.

CSE Opens Week on a Positive Note with Strong Turnover

The Colombo Stock Exchange (CSE) began the week on a positive note, extending its bullish momentum with a turnover of LKR 7.95 Bn. Investor sentiment remained upbeat, marking new highs during the session, largely supported by strong buying interest in the Banking sector, which emerged as the top contributor with LKR 1.92 Bn in turnover, accounting for 24% of total market activity.

AIIB assures support on green energy, green transportation

The President of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB), Jin Liqun affirmed the AIIB’s commitment to supporting Sri Lanka’s development, particularly in the promotion of the green energy sector, the President’s Media Division (PMD) said.

Rs. 757.4 million in dividends from state enterprises handed over to treasury

A total of Rs. 757.4 million in dividends from state-owned enterprises under the Ministry of Industries and Entrepreneurship Development was handed over to the Treasury in Parliament today (07).

Sri Lanka still to pay USD 37 bn foreign loans, Rs. 19.6 trillion domestic loans

The State Debt Management Office has informed the Committee on Public Finance (CoPF) that Sri Lanka has still to repay foreign loans amounting to USD 37 billion and domestic loans totalling Rs. 19.6 trillion.

Earthquake of magnitude 6.6 shakes Lae city in Papua New Guinea

An earthquake of magnitude 6.6 struck near Lae, the second largest city in Papua New Guinea, on Tuesday, the U.S. Geological Survey (USGS) said.

Supreme Court upholds death sentence on Julampitiye Amare

The Supreme Court today upheld the death sentence imposed by the Tangalle High Court on Geeganage Gamage Amarasiri, alias ‘Julampitiye Amare,’ who was found guilty of killing two individuals and injuring another in 2012 at Katuwana, Hambantota.

IMF remains key strategic partner in Sri Lanka’s ongoing journey towards financial stability: President

President Anura Kumara Dissanayake reaffirmed that the International Monetary Fund (IMF) remains a vital partner in Sri Lanka’s accelerated journey from crisis to recovery, emphasising that the government regards the IMF support not merely as external assistance, but as an integral element of its comprehensive strategy for sustainable economic progress.

Opposition calls for appointment of PSC to probe container clearance issue

The Opposition called for the appointment of a Parliamentary Select Committee to probe the clearance of 323 red red labelled containers.

Severe lightning warning for five provinces

The Department of Meteorology has warned of severe lightning in the Northern, North-Central, Central, Eastern, and Uva Provinces.