Scientists develop technology to transmit smells over the internet
2026-10-24
Scientists have developed a new technology capable of detecting smells and recreating them at distant locations, potentially allowing people toContinue Reading
JVP files police complaint against Ven. Balangoda Kassapa Thera
2026-10-24
The Janatha Vimukthi Peramuna (JVP) filed a complaint with the Cinnamon Gardens Police on October 23, seeking an investigation intoContinue Reading
Two prohibited knives recovered from suspect at monks’ protest site
2026-10-23
A 58-year-old man was arrested after police allegedly found two prohibited knives in his possession at the protest site inContinue Reading
Red alert issued for Bay of Bengal as new low-pressure system threatens cyclone
2026-10-23
The Department of Meteorology has issued a red alert for strong winds and rough seas, specifically warning multi-day fishing vesselsContinue Reading
Sri Lanka donates essential medicines worth over Rs. 5 million to Maldives
2026-10-23
The Sri Lankan government has donated a consignment of essential medicines worth over Rs. 5 million to the Maldives followingContinue Reading
Fire breaks out at Nittambuwa electrical and machinery store
2026-10-23
A fire broke out at a machinery and electrical appliance store located in Nittambuwa town this afternoon (23). Nittambuwa PoliceContinue Reading
India’s IIT Madras and Dialog Axiata sign MoU to boost tech collaboration in Sri Lanka
2026-10-23
India’s IIT Madras Pravartak Technologies Foundation and Sri Lanka’s Dialog Axiata PLC have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) toContinue Reading
Minister clarifies driving licence rules for Sri Lankans living abroad
2026-10-23
Transport, Highways and Urban Development Minister Bimal Rathnayake has clarified that Sri Lankan citizens living overseas can use their existingContinue Reading
Woman arrested in Grandpass with over 2kg of Ice and Heroin
2026-10-23
Officers from the Kelaniya Division Crimes Investigation Bureau arrested a 46-year-old female suspect in the early hours of yesterday (OctoberContinue Reading
Sri Lanka Railways launches joint initiative to overhaul S11 locomotives
2026-10-23
The Sri Lanka Railways Department has launched a new joint initiative this year with the Government Factory to conduct heavyContinue Reading
Today’s News Digest – October 23
2026-10-23
Today’s News Digest: Your go-to summary of the key events and headlines that shaped the day. From major developments toContinue Reading
Chinese Ambassador meets family of historic Rubber-Rice Pact signatory R.G. Senanayake
2026-10-23
Newly appointed Chinese Ambassador to Sri Lanka Wei Huaxiang recently met with the family members of the late Hon. R.G.Continue Reading
Medical Supplies Division receives 15 modern forklifts and reach trucks worth Rs. 130 million
2026-10-23
The Medical Supplies Division (MSD) was officially handed over 11 modern reach trucks and four forklifts valued at Rs. 130Continue Reading
Silent protest in Galle demands action against corruption and drug trafficking
2026-10-23
A silent protest was held in Galle town today (23) against various conspiracies attempting to derail the legal process ofContinue Reading
Government moves to shut down or merge 34 state institutions
2026-10-23
President Anura Kumara Dissanayake has revealed that the Ministry of Finance has appointed a committee to examine the closure orContinue Reading
Wildlife Department strengthens field operations with 229 new recruits
2026-10-23
The Department of Wildlife Conservation has recruited 229 new Wildlife Rangers, including six women, to strengthen field operations and addressContinue Reading
Train services suspended between Rambukkana, Peradeniya and Gampola for two days
2026-10-23
Sri Lanka Railways has announced the temporary suspension of all train services between Rambukkana, Peradeniya and Gampola on October 24Continue Reading
Fake iPhone Duo sales: Buyers warned of online scams
2026-10-23
Cybersecurity company Kaspersky has warned consumers against fraudulent websites offering fake discounts and preorder deals for Apple’s new iPhone Duo,Continue Reading