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Government securities: Long-dated T-bonds signal confidence
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (259+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | By Nethmi Rajawasam Building on the yield trend observed in July and August, investor sentiment in Sri Lankan government securities has shown continued improvement, despite a volatile geopolitical climate and selective investor positioning across maturities. At the T-Bond auction…...
Advisory issued for severe lightning
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (78+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer The Department of Meteorology has issued an “Amber” advisory for severe lightning in the Uva and Eastern provinces and Polonnaruwa and Mullaittivu districts. The advisory, issued at 11.30 a.m. today (7), will remain in effect until 11.30 p....
Shiranthi Rajapaksa visits remanded MP Namal Rajapaksa in prison
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (74+ words) The Morning 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer Former First Lady Shiranthi Rajapaksa has visited the prison premises to inquire about the well-being of her son, remanded MP Namal Rajapaksa. Shiranthi Rajapaksa, the wife of former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, arrived at the…...
Sri Lanka sets $ 8 b tourism earnings target by 2030
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (252+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | By Sindy Fernando “At the moment, Sri Lanka is going through a challenging situation with the Middle East war. In August 2026, we started with a daily tourist arrival of approximately around 6700 but finished with around 4000, where the numbers have…...
Five arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Hingurakgoda
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (86+ words) The Morning Five arrested for illegal excavation of artifacts in Hingurakgoda 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer Five suspects have been arrested for allegedly carrying out illegal excavations in search of artifacts in the Thalpotha area of Hingurakgoda. Police stated that the…...
Car crashes into safety fence on Southern Expressway
9+ hour, 13+ min ago (96+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer A luxury car travelling on the Southern Expressway veered off the road and crashed into the central safety fence near the 32.4 kilometre post in Dodangoda this morning (7). Police stated that the vehicle was travelling from Bandaranaike…...
Fairly heavy rainfall expected in some parts of the island today
5+ hour, 13+ min ago (90+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | BY Staff Writer Showers or thundershowers may occur in several areas of the Uva, Central and Eastern provinces and Polonnaruwa and Mullaitivu districts after 2.00 p.m. today (7), according to the Department of Meteorology. Fairly heavy rainfall exceeding 50 mm is likely in…...
Remembering Bakeer Markar’s legacy of unity
6+ hour, 17+ min ago (1085+ words) 07 Sep 2026 | By Mohamed Fawzer Farook On this solemn occasion, as we commemorate the 29th death anniversary of late Deshamanya Alhaj Mohammed Abdul Bakeer Markar, we remember not merely a distinguished Speaker of Parliament, Governor, lawyer and statesman, but a distinguished son…...
Police warn of fake GOV PAY
6+ hour, 20+ min ago (170+ words) Police have warned the public about a scam involving a fake website designed to look like GOV PAY and used to steal money and sensitive personal information from motorists. The Police stated the fake website was being promoted through links…...
Tharanga becomes first Lankan Diamond League Final Champ
7+ hour, 44+ min ago (467+ words) Rumesh Tharanga Pathirage capped a sensational season by winning the Men’s javelin throw at the Diamond League Final 2026 in Brussels Sunday morning (6), becoming the first Sri Lankan to win the title. "I'm truly very happy about that," Rumesh said. “Coming…...