Today’s News Digest – September 11
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments to breaking news, we bring you everything that happened today, all in one quick and easy read. Mahinda Rajapaksa leaves Wijerama…
Budget 2026 : Dates announced
Secretary General of Parliament Ms. Kushani Rohanadeera stated that the second reading of the Appropriation Bill (the budget speech/presentation of budget proposals) for the year 2026 will be held on 7th November, 2025, followed by the budget debate from 8th…
Sri Lanka jumps 15 places in 2025 Global Democracy Index
Sri Lanka has made a noteworthy leap in the latest Global State of Democracy (GSoD) 2025 rankings, climbing 15 spots compared to last year. According to the Institute for Democracy and Electoral Assistance (IDEA) country profile on Sri Lanka, the…
15 Sri Lankan underworld figures arrested overseas : Public Minister
Minister of Public Security Ananda Wijepala says a total of 15 Sri Lankan underworld figures with red notices have been arrested in Russia, Oman, Dubai and India. Addressing the Parliament today, Minister Wijepela said that the suspects include wanted underworld…
Sri Lanka’s 8% fiscal adjustment among biggest globally : World Bank
The World Bank Group says Sri Lanka’s fiscal adjustment, nearly 8 per cent of gross domestic product (GDP) since 2021, has been exceptionally large by both historical and international standards. Releasing its latest report titled ‘Sri Lanka Public Finance Review:…
Grand welcome for Mahinda in Tangalle
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa, who vacated his official residence in Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo today, received a grand welcome upon his arrival at Carlton House in Tangalle. Rajapaksa and his wife, Shiranthi, were welcomed by a large crowd, many expressing…
Mahinda thanks China after Ambassador’s visit to Wijerama
Former President Mahinda Rajapaksa said he was “pleased” to receive a courtesy call from Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka, Qi Zhenhong, prior to leaving his official residence at Wijerama Mawatha in Colombo. In a statement on X (formerly Twitter), Rajapaksa…
Mujibur questions statement by Police spokesman on controversial container release
Samagi Jana Balawegaya (SJB) MP Mujibur Rahman has raised concerns in Parliament over the release of more than 300 unexamined containers earlier this year, demanding answers from the government. Speaking in Parliament, Rahman criticized the Police Spokesperson’s recent comments regarding…
Parliamentary subcommittee to boost entrepreneurship through Youth Council
The Sectoral Oversight Committee on Education, Manpower and Human Capital has appointed a subcommittee with the objective of creating young entrepreneurs through the National Youth Services Council. The Sectoral Oversight Committee will be chaired by MP Sunil Rajapaksha, while MPs…
Prasanna Ranatunga withdraws appeal in extortion case
Former Minister Prasanna Ranatunga today withdrew an appeal filed before the Court of Appeal, which sought an order to acquit and release him from the suspended prison sentence and fines imposed on him. The appeal was taken up before a…