6 injured, 3 seriously, as bus collides with train in Habaraduwa
2026-10-25
Six people were injured after a bus collided with a train at a railway crossing in Habaraduwa on Sunday (OctoberContinue Reading
WATCH : PM Harini speaks to CNN
2026-10-25
Prime Minister Harini Amarasuriya has defended the government’s decision to continue Sri Lanka’s International Monetary Fund (IMF) programme despite previouslyContinue Reading
Sri Lanka’s UN envoy praises India’s support, highlights India-UN Fund
2026-10-25
Sri Lanka’s Permanent Representative to the UN, Ambassador Jayantha Jayasuriya, highlighted the importance of the India-UN Fund and South-South cooperation,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka eyes new job opportunities in Türkiye as Deputy Minister visits Ankara
2026-10-25
Deputy Minister Arun Hemachandra will undertake an official visit to Ankara, Türkiye, from October 26 to 28, 2026, to strengthenContinue Reading
Nearly 200 raids : CAA cracks down on shops hiding prices from customers
2026-10-25
The Consumer Affairs Authority (CAA) has conducted nearly 200 special raids across Sri Lanka over violations of consumer protection laws,Continue Reading
Sri Lanka records lowest hunger levels among South Asian nations
2026-10-25
Sri Lanka has recorded the lowest hunger index score among South Asian countries with available data in the 2026 GlobalContinue Reading
Muslim World League condemns Houthi missile attacks targeting Mecca and Medina regions
2026-10-25
The Muslim World League (MWL) has strongly condemned Houthi missile attacks targeting the Mecca and Medina regions of Saudi Arabia,Continue Reading
Indian and Sri Lankan Navy bands to perform together at Galle Face Green
2026-10-25
The Indian and Sri Lankan Navy bands will hold a joint musical performance at Galle Face Green in Colombo onContinue Reading
El Niño’s long shadow: Why 2027 is the year to worry about
2026-10-25
By 𝑅𝑜𝑠ℎ𝑒𝑛 𝐹𝑒𝑟𝑛𝑎𝑛𝑑𝑜, 𝐴sian Development Bank 𝐸𝑐𝑜𝑛𝑜𝑚𝑖𝑠𝑡. El Niño is already at record strength for this time of year andContinue Reading
Mandatory vehicle inspections? DMT makes fresh clarification
2026-10-25
The Department of Motor Traffic (DMT) has clarified that its proposed roadworthiness and safety certification system is intended only forContinue Reading
Severe lightning alert issued for 4 districts
2026-10-25
The Department of Meteorology has issued an amber advisory for severe lightning in Uva Province and the Ampara and BatticaloaContinue Reading
Indian HC meets Minister Lal Kantha for talks on politics and geopolitical developments
2026-10-25
Indian High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Santosh Jha has held discussions with Agriculture, Livestock, Land and Irrigation Minister K.D. LalContinue Reading
Israelis stage mass protest against Netanyahu 3 days before election
2026-10-25
Thousands of Israelis gathered in Tel Aviv on Saturday (October 24) to protest against Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s government, justContinue Reading
Donkey crossing road leads to fatal Army Defender crash in Mannar
2026-10-25
Sri Lanka Police have released further details regarding a fatal accident involving an Army Defender vehicle in Thalaimannar, which claimedContinue Reading
26-year-old arrested with over 1kg of ICE narcotics
2026-10-25
A suspect has been arrested with 1 kilogram and 10 grams of ICE narcotics in the Kalalgoda Junction area withinContinue Reading
Police warn public of scams involving fake dating apps
2026-10-25
Sri Lanka Police have urged the public to exercise caution when forming relationships with strangers through dating apps and socialContinue Reading
Heavy rain warning issued for several provinces and districts
2026-10-25
The Natural Hazards Early Warning Centre has issued an advisory for heavy rain across several parts of Sri Lanka, warningContinue Reading
Police lifeguards rescue two foreign nationals from drowning in Mirissa
2026-10-25
Police lifeguards rescued two foreign nationals, a woman and a man, from drowning off Mirissa beach on the morning ofContinue Reading