Sri Lanka · Daily digest · 8 November 2026
Sri Lanka News Today — Sunday, 8 November 2026
Everything happening in Sri Lanka today, in one dated digest. KottuRoti compiles reports from Sinhala, Tamil and English outlets across the island into one clear story per event. Last updated 10:46 PM Sri Lanka time.
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Top stories in Sri Lanka today
LAUGFS Gas issues update on upcoming LPG shipments
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Digital assets cannot be used for payments in Sri Lanka, Central Bank Governor says
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Unpaid salaries spark protest by Mawbima and Ceylon Today journalists
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Govt announces temporary TIN relief for two services
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Cabinet Approves Contract to Upgrade Kolonnawa Substation for 100 MWh Battery Storage System
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Cabinet approves Rs. 3.38 billion project to address flooding in Rathgama
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Cabinet greenlights Rs. 700 Million tourism development project for Hamilton Canal
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India’s Deputy High Commissioner visits Sampur solar power project site
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Innovate, But Don't Risk Sri Lanka's Financial System - CBSL Chief
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Sri Lankan Technology Company Launches Uparima with a Commission Free Ride Hailing Model
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Nalinda explains Rs. 104 million government sponsorship for ABU General Assembly
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GMOA announces protests at major hospitals across Sri Lanka over doctors’ grievances
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Create the Right Conditions and Skilled Sri Lankans Will Return, Says World Bank
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Court to Deliver Judgment on Sampath Manamperi Case on November 13
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Sampur–Kappalthurai electricity transmission project contract receives Cabinet nod
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Cabinet approves Rs. 3.3 billion in contracts to restore cyclone-damaged roads
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Govt approves two major medicine procurement contracts for kidney patients and infections
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New Revenue Strategy Aims to Widen Tax Net, Target High Earners
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Five Lives Lost in Separate Road Tragedies Across Sri Lanka
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Expo 2027 Media Briefing and Awareness Session Held in Karachi | Colombo Gazette
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“Dream Big” with Johann Peries: Inspiring Young Minds to Find Their Own Mountains | Colombo Gazette
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New UN Women report calls for stronger action to advance Women's Political Leadership in Sri Lanka | Colombo Gazette
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Sri Lanka and Azerbaijan to sign agreement to modernise public service delivery
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