Japan donates seven low-floor buses to strengthen Sri Lanka’s public transport

The National Water Supply and Drainage Board (NWSDB) says a 24-hour water cut will affect several areas in and around Colombo from 8:00 PM today (September 3) until 8:00 PM tomorrow (September 4).

The Supreme Court today (September 2) concluded the hearing of 67 petitions filed both challenging and supporting the proposed 22nd Amendment to the Constitution and said its confidential determination would be sent to the Speaker of Parliament.

The Colombo Fort Magistrate’s Court today (September 2) ordered the Director of the National Hospital of Sri Lanka to submit a report on the current health condition of former State Intelligence Service (SIS) Director Major General (Retired) Suresh Sallay.

The results of the 2026 Grade 5 Scholarship Examination were released by Sri Lanka’s Department of Examinations this afternoon (September 2).

Sri Lanka will launch a pilot project next month at 13 locations to use new technology to prevent wild elephants from being hit by trains, following the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the initiative.

Former Hambantota Mayor Eraj Fernando, has been found dead in a suspected suicide by hanging at an apartment complex in Bambalapitiya, Sri Lanka Police said.

Former Sri Lanka Cricket (SLC) President Shammi Silva and former SLC Secretary Chryshantha Kapuwatte were summoned before the Illegal Assets Investigation Division today (September 2) as part of an ongoing investigation.

Minister Dr. Nalinda Jayatissa said the Sri Lankan government could consider further reducing fuel prices next month, while assuring that relief would be provided to the public at the earliest possible opportunity.

Veteran Sri Lankan singer and actor Priyankara Perera has passed away at the age of 64.

Senior Superintendent of Police (SSP) Roshan Amarasinghe has been appointed as the Acting Director of the Criminal Investigation Department (CID).

Justice and National Integration Minister Harshana Nanayakkara said today (September 1) that the Sri Lankan government would show no leniency to drug dealers, while 9,081 Government Analyst reports were issued during August 2026 as part of efforts to reduce case delays.

Former Civil Aviation Minister Piyankara Jayaratne was sentenced to an effective seven years of rigorous imprisonment by the Colombo High Court today (September 1) after being convicted in a corruption case filed by the Bribery Commission.

Deputy Minister of Industry and Entrepreneurship Development Chathuranga Abeysinghe says agriculture offers some of the strongest investment potential in Sri Lanka, with opportunities to raise productivity, increase export value and generate higher returns.

The Supreme Court of Sri Lanka today (September 1) began considering 67 petitions filed both challenging and supporting the 22nd Amendment to the Constitution Bill presented to Parliament by the government.

Sri Lanka’s export earnings from goods and services reached USD 10.49 billion during the first seven months of 2026, up 5.5% compared with the same period last year, Deputy Minister of Transport and Highways Dr. Prasanna Gunasena said.