19 killed in stampede at religious festival in Kolkata, India
2026-10-18
At least 19 people were killed and 25 others injured in a stampede at a Durga Puja festival venue inContinue Reading
France rocked by riots as 1,200 arrested and 150 police injured
2026-10-18
Violent clashes, arson and looting erupted across France as nationwide demonstrations over rising living costs and deteriorating public services escalated,Continue Reading
Police seize firearms, ammunition and grenades from cinema hall
2026-10-18
The owner of a cinema hall was arrested with several firearms, live ammunition and hand grenades following a search conductedContinue Reading
Independent probe to be conducted into Kavanthissa’s death – Environment Minister
2026-10-18
Environment Minister Dr. Dhammika Patabendi has said an independent investigation will be conducted into the death of Kavanthissa, an elephantContinue Reading
Heavy showers of over 75mm expected in several areas today
2026-10-18
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 18 OCTOBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 18 October 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur atContinue Reading
Sri Lankan passenger appeals for help after cat goes missing at Dubai airport
2026-10-16
A Sri Lankan passenger has appealed for urgent assistance to locate her missing cat, Chuuti, who allegedly disappeared from itsContinue Reading
Chamara Sampath remanded until October 23
2026-10-12
MP Chamara Sampath Dissanayake has been remanded until October 23 over an alleged bribery case involving the issuance of phosphateContinue Reading
SLTB to stop unnecessary tea breaks on short-distance bus routes
2026-10-11
Sri Lanka Transport Board (SLTB) Chairman Sajeewa Kanakarathna has said the board plans to curtail unnecessary stops for tea breaks,Continue Reading
Nepal orders evacuations after flash floods wash away homes and bridges
2026-10-11
Nepalese authorities have urged residents along riverbanks to move to safer locations after flash flooding in the country’s Gorkha districtContinue Reading
Police warn sellers of AI-generated fake payment receipt scams
2026-10-11
The Sri Lanka Police have warned sellers and service providers about scams involving fake payment receipts created using artificial intelligenceContinue Reading
Govt aims to recover Rs. 15.765 bn coal-related loss from suppliers: Energy Minister
2026-10-11
Energy Minister Anura Karunathilaka has said the government is looking at recovering the full Rs. 15.765 billion financial loss causedContinue Reading
President’s Fund free spectacles programme screens over 1,000 students at Ruhuna University
2026-10-11
The second phase of the President’s Fund programme to provide free spectacles to university students was held at the UniversityContinue Reading
12 killed, over 300 injured in latest attack on Riyadh airport
2026-10-11
At least 12 people have been killed and 309 others injured in the latest attack on King Khalid International AirportContinue Reading
Kalutara shooting: Restaurant owner’s wife succumbs to injuries
2026-10-11
The wife of a restaurant owner who was critically injured in a shooting outside the establishment in Nagoda, Kalutara, hasContinue Reading
Heavy showers of over 75 mm forecast in several areas today
2026-10-11
WEATHER FORECAST FOR 11 OCTOBER 2026 Issued at 05.30 a.m. on 11 October 2026. Showers or thundershowers will occur inContinue Reading
India’s first indigenous HPV vaccine Cervavac receives WHO prequalification
2026-10-07
India’s first indigenous human papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, Cervavac, has received prequalification from the World Health Organization (WHO), making it eligibleContinue Reading
Prisons spokesman clarifies rules on prisoners’ attire when produced in court
2026-10-06
Prisons Media Spokesman and Commissioner Senaka Pallathtenna says any person sentenced to more than three years in prison must beContinue Reading
UN experts raise concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed NGO regulation bill
2026-10-05
Four UN Special Rapporteurs have raised concerns over Sri Lanka’s proposed Non-governmental Organizations (Registration and Supervision) Bill 2026, warning thatContinue Reading