India to slash prices of 137 cancer medicines by up to 70%
2026-10-19
India has announced measures to reduce the prices of 137 cancer medicines by up to 70%, in a move aimedContinue Reading
Tusker Kavanthissa shot by SLPP member – State Media
2026-10-19
Sri Lankan state media have reported that a suspect arrested in connection with the shooting of iconic wild tusker KavantissaContinue Reading
19 fishermen affected by Ditwah disaster receive boats in Kilinochchi
2026-10-19
A total of 19 selected fishermen affected by the Ditwah disaster in Kilinochchi District received boats on a subsidy basisContinue Reading
Akurana accident: Police reveal new details, investigate driver’s brake failure claim
2026-10-19
Deputy Inspector General of Police (DIG) in charge of Traffic Control and Road Safety, W.P.J. Senadheera, has revealed further detailsContinue Reading
Tri-Series opener – Sri Lanka, Pakistan fined by ICC
2026-10-19
The International Cricket Council (ICC) has fined Sri Lanka and Pakistan for maintaining slow over-rates during the opening match ofContinue Reading
Namal Rajapaksa’s private secretary arrested by Bribery Commission
2026-10-19
Sanjaya Samarasinghe, the private secretary to Sri Lanka Podujana Peramuna (SLPP) National Organiser and MP Namal Rajapaksa, has beenContinue Reading
Nepal seeks to recover embassy land in Colombo allegedly sold without authorisation 32 years ago
2026-10-19
The Nepalese government has initiated steps to recover land in Colombo that was allegedly sold to private individuals by itsContinue Reading
President appoints expert committee to probe Tusker ‘Kavanthissa’ death
2026-10-19
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has appointed an expert committee to investigate all aspects surrounding the death of the tusker ‘Kavanthissa’Continue Reading
Foreign Ministry rejects UNP allegations over Thai Deputy PM’s Sri Lanka visit
2026-10-19
The Ministry of Foreign Affairs has clarified that Thai Deputy Prime Minister Suphajee Suthumpun’s recent visit to Sri Lanka wasContinue Reading
Bangladesh says it was not informed of its citizens’ execution by Saudi Arabia
2026-10-19
Bangladesh has raised concerns with Saudi Arabia after two of its nationals were executed in Mecca without prior notification toContinue Reading
From books to hidden packages: Customs exposes Rs. 67.5 million drug haul
2026-10-19
Officers from the Narcotics Control Unit (NCU) of Sri Lanka Customs intercepted a major consignment of illegal narcotics valued atContinue Reading
Man arrested in Ratmalana with 630 drug pills
2026-10-19
Officers from the Police Special Task Force (STF) Moratuwa Camp arrested a 33-year-old man in Ratmalana yesterday (Oct. 18) forContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 19
2026-10-19
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Sri Lanka opens first Chinese yuan clearing bank in Colombo
2026-10-19
Sri Lanka officially launched its Chinese Renminbi (RMB) Clearing Bank in Colombo on October 15, aiming to facilitate cross-border financialContinue Reading
Suspect arrested in Tissamaharama with elephant ivory jewellery
2026-10-19
A 46-year-old suspect was arrested by wildlife officers in Tissamaharama on October 16 for unlawful possession of jewellery crafted fromContinue Reading
UK to fine bus passengers up to £100 for playing loud music
2026-10-19
The UK government has announced a nationwide crackdown on public transport antisocial behaviour, under which bus passengers in England whoContinue Reading
Elina G becomes first Sri Lankan model to walk Victoria’s Secret runway
2026-10-19
Sri Lankan fashion model Elina Gunawardena made history yesterday (18) by becoming the first Sri Lankan model ever to walkContinue Reading