Shots fired at police during Kosgoda raid; suspect injured, two arrested
2026-10-03
Shots were fired at a group of police officers during a raid in the Akadigoda area of Kosgoda, with policeContinue Reading
Missing BBS monk Gnanasara Thera arrested by CCD
2026-10-03
Bodu Bala Sena (BBS) General Secretary Ven. Galagoda Aththe Gnanasara Thera, who had an outstanding court warrant against him, hasContinue Reading
6 arrested following protest against high taxes in Colombo
2026-10-03
Six people who participated in a protest in Colombo organised by the Frontline Socialist Party (FSP) and the Jana AragalaContinue Reading
Sri Lankan man jailed 10 years for forcing Uzbek woman into prostitution
2026-10-03
The Colombo High Court has sentenced a three-wheeler driver to 10 years of rigorous imprisonment after finding him guilty ofContinue Reading
“Drug pills sold through pharmacies?” Deputy Minister reveals alarming reports
2026-10-03
Deputy Minister of Public Security Sunil Watagala says information has been received regarding the alleged sale of narcotic pills andContinue Reading
UAE Deputy PM hails flydubai pilot for courage and care for human life
2026-10-03
Dubai Crown Prince and UAE Deputy Prime Minister Sheikh Hamdan bin Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum has visited flydubai pilotContinue Reading
Jana Aragala Movement stages Colombo protest over tax policies
2026-10-03
The Jana Aragala Movement (People’s Struggle) held a protest march in Colombo on Saturday (Oct. 3), calling for the withdrawalContinue Reading
CIABOC 2027 Budget estimates receive COPF approval
2026-10-03
The Committee on Public Finance has approved the 2027 budget estimates of the Commission to Investigate Allegations of Bribery orContinue Reading
Traffic congestion reported around Borella due to protest
2026-10-03
Heavy traffic congestion has been reported in and around the Borella area due to a protest march. The march isContinue Reading
GMOA raises concerns over proposed changes to dog vaccination programme
2026-10-03
The Government Medical Officers’ Association (GMOA) has raised concerns over proposed legal changes governing dog vaccinations, warning that the moveContinue Reading
Pakistan seizes over 2,000 vehicles to block routes ahead of Imran Khan release protest
2026-10-03
Cargo has begun piling up at Pakistan’s main port in Karachi as transporters avoid travelling north over fears their trucksContinue Reading
How to spot fruits artificially ripened with harmful chemicals
2026-10-03
Consumers can identify fruits that may have been artificially ripened with harmful chemicals by looking at how the ripening hasContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate rises to 4% in Q2 2026
2026-10-03
Sri Lanka’s unemployment rate increased to 4.0% in the second quarter of 2026, up from 3.8% during the corresponding quarterContinue Reading
Watch: Umpiring blunder leaves Sri Lanka batter stunned at Asian Games
2026-10-03
Sri Lanka batter Nuwanidu Fernando was left stunned by a controversial caught-behind decision during the Asian Games bronze medal cricketContinue Reading
Flydubai co-pilot tried to carry out ‘terrorist act’ with crash axe: UAE
2026-10-03
The UAE Prosecutor General says a Flydubai co-pilot attempted to carry out a “terrorist act” aboard flight FZ1073 by attackingContinue Reading
Maize import delays may push up chicken, egg prices
2026-10-03
Delays in approving maize imports could lead to higher chicken and egg prices during the upcoming festive season, the AllContinue Reading
Professor G.L. Peiris Trust launched to support Law Faculty & Law College
2026-10-03
The Professor G.L. Peiris Trust for Legal Education and Research has been established to support legal education, research and academicContinue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued for 7 provinces
2026-10-03
Thundershowers accompanied with severe lightning are likely to occur at several places in North-western, Central, Sabaragamuwa, Uva, Western, Southern andContinue Reading