Today’s headlines from Sri Lankan news sites, and what Pitu.lk’s own writers have to say.
Fifa says “key documents” relating to president Gianni Infantino’s failed plan to sell off stakes in the World Cup to private investors will be made available to members of its council - but access will be subject to “strict review protocols”.
Read on Daily Mirror SportFormer European champion and two-time Olympian Ciara Mageean has died at the age of 34.
Read on Daily Mirror SportDialog Axiata PLC, Sri Lanka’s #1 connectivity provider, marked the completion of its restoration initiative at Divisional Hospital, Kothmale, gifting the hospital a fully equipped Emergency Treatment Unit (ETU). Featuring
Read on Daily Mirror BusinessWe often look to global markets for inspiration, while there is so much being created here that our own industry can learn from.
Read on Daily Mirror BusinessTennis great Rafael Nadal is set to join the board of Spanish football giants Real Madrid.
Read on Daily Mirror SportThe West Asian crisis, coupled with the resulting surge in fuel prices, has placed the cash-strapped national carrier, SriLankan Airlines (SLA), under further strain, with the authorities compiling a report on financial losses caused by the conflict alone, an...
Read on Daily MirrorThe Department of Census and Statistics reported that nominal average monthly household expenditure surged 84.1 percent
Read on EconomyNextயாழ்ப்பாணம் - கண்டி ஏ-9 பிரதான வீதியின் பஸ்ஸும் ஒன்றுடன்..
Read on Tamil MirrorPositive contributors to the ASPI were Commercial Bank, Sampath Bank, Carson Cumberbatch, and Hatton National Bank
Read on EconomyNextHambantota International Port Group (HIPG) and Al-Futtaim Logistics have discussed opportunities to expand their existing business relationship, against a backdrop of Middle East shipping disruption that has highlighted Hambantota’s role as an alternative tran...
Read on Lanka Business Onlineஇலங்கையில் டெங்கு பரவல்: 2026 புள்ளிவிபரங்கள்
Read on Tamil MirrorTop-line performance was led by the Hospitals sector
Read on EconomyNextStocks were down
Read on EconomyNextThe group posted basic earnings per share of Rs. 11.80 for the September quarter
Read on EconomyNextPresident Anura Kumara Dissanayake said religious leaders and religious institutions had a leading role to play in bringing about the ideological and attitudinal transformation needed within society to defeat the scourge of illicit drugs. The President said he...
Read on The IslandAt least 21 aircraft and several airports across Europe have been targeted by bomb threats in the second such incident this week, with the UK calling it a “malicious hoax”. Flights to Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria, the Czech Republic, France, Italy, Poland and Ro...
Read on The IslandWEATHER FORECAST FOR 06 NOVEMBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 06 November 2026 by the Department of Meteorology Misty conditions can be expected at some places in the Sabaragamuwa, Central and Uva provinces during the early hours of the morning. Showers or thu...
Read on The IslandBy Shamindra Ferdinando Free Lawyers Association (FLA) yesterday (5) alleged that the government was planning to do away with the Integrated Treasury Management Information System (ITMIS), a centralised digital platform operated by the Finance Ministry. FLA Sp...
Read on The IslandPUCSL to make final determination within six days By Ifham Nizam The National System Operator (NSO) has decided against seeking an electricity tariff increase for the October–December quarter, following an assessment of improved reservoir storage and expectati...
Read on The IslandIran has exempted Indian ships from the restrictions it imposed on passage through the Strait of Hormuz, along with vessels from China, Iraq, and Qatar, a senior Iranian lawmaker has said. The exemptions are intended to serve Iran’s interests, and in India’s c...
Read on The IslandAmidst growing public criticism of a decision to make submission of Taxpayer Identification Number (TIN) Certificates mandatory for eight specified transactions, the government yesterday announced the postponement of the implementation of the plan until 1 Apri...
Read on The IslandGross street value of drug consignment Rs. 4.2 bn The Navy intercepted a local multi-day fishing trawler smuggling approximately 189 kg and 246 g of crystal methamphetamine (ice) and heroin respectively on the high seas south of Sri Lanka. Five persons were ta...
Read on The IslandPoverty has reversed a decade of decline and real household incomes have fallen below their 2019 level, according to preliminary official data that underline how far price growth has outrun earnings. The Department of Census and Statistics (DCS) put the povert...
Read on Daily FTColombo Chief Magistrate Asanga S. Bodaragama today ordered the remand of two suspects, including Jiffry Mohamed, till November 12 over an alleged illegal transfer of Rs. 190 billion to foreign countries under the pretext of importing goods into Sri Lanka.
Read on Daily MirrorHemas Holdings PLC delivered a strong second quarter, with revenue growing 17.0% YoY to Rs. 37.8 Bn in Q2 FY27 as all four sectors recorded growth, led by Hospitals (+19.3%) and Consumer Brands (+18.3%). EBITDA rebounded to Rs. 4.5 Bn, up 10.5% YoY and nearly...
Read on Lanka Business OnlineLawmakers warn bills systematically dismantle civil liberties, target the press, and establish overreaching surveillance
Read on EconomyNextBond yields dropped drastically, dealers said.
Read on EconomyNextCristiano Ronaldo announced his intention to retire from the Portuguese national team on Thursday in a social media post.
Read on Daily Mirror Sport“The upward trend that began yesterday, following the US midterm elections and the Democratic Party's victory, continued
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